verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Solar Installer Salary in Arizona

Median Annual in Arizona
$51,160/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$24.60/hr
▼ 4% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Arizona

groups Employed in AZ
1,280
public U.S. Median
$53,140
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$50,816 #19 of 32

Solar Installer pay in Arizona, explained

Solar installers in Arizona earn a median of $51,160 per year ($24.60 per hour), which is 4% below the national median of $53,140. Entry-level workers earn around $38,770, while the most experienced solar installers reach about $78,780. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Arizona.

Is $51,160 good pay in Arizona?

Adjusted for Arizona's cost of living (which runs 101% of the U.S. average), that $51,160 is worth about $50,816 in national buying power — ranking Arizona #19 for real pay (vs #14 on the sticker number).

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Solar Installer pay by experience in Arizona

Entry level (10th pct)
$38,770
$18.64/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$51,160
$24.60/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$78,780
$37.88/hr

Solar Installer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AZ
Arizona (here) $51,160 $50,816
Nevada $67,810 $67,824 −$16,650
California $60,600 $54,733 −$9,440
Utah $49,980 $50,554 +$1,180
New Mexico $48,490 $52,585 +$2,670

Solar Installer in Arizona: FAQ

How much do solar installers make in Arizona?

Solar installers in Arizona earn a median of $51,160 per year ($24.60 per hour), compared with $53,140 nationally.

Does Arizona pay solar installers well?

At $51,160, Arizona pays 4% below the national median for solar installers. An estimated 1,280 work in the state.

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