Solar Photovoltaic Installer salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A solar photovoltaic installer earns a median of $53,140 a year ($25.55 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $57,900. About 31,350 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $53,140
- Gross pay
- $2,043.85
- Federal income tax
- −$161.42
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$126.72
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$29.64
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $1,726.08
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $53,140
- Federal
- $4,197
- FICA
- $4,065
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $44,878
- Marginal federal rate
- 12.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Solar Photovoltaic Installers. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 47-2231). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a solar photovoltaic installer make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $25.55; the average is $27.84.
What is the salary range for a solar photovoltaic installer?
The bottom 10% earn under $41,600 and the top 10% earn over $79,970 a year.
How much is $53,140 after taxes?
About $44,878 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $42,959 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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