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Solar Installer Salary in Connecticut

Median Annual in Connecticut
$55,590/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$26.73/hr
▲ 5% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Connecticut

groups Employed in CT
public U.S. Median
$53,140
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$53,653 #14 of 32

Solar Installer pay in Connecticut, explained

Solar installers in Connecticut earn a median of $55,590 per year ($26.73 per hour), which is 5% above the national median of $53,140. Entry-level workers earn around $45,240, while the most experienced solar installers reach about $70,820. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Connecticut.

Is $55,590 good pay in Connecticut?

Adjusted for Connecticut's cost of living (which runs 104% of the U.S. average), that $55,590 is worth about $53,653 in national buying power — ranking Connecticut #14 for real pay (vs #13 on the sticker number).

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Solar Installer pay by experience in Connecticut

Entry level (10th pct)
$45,240
$21.75/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$55,590
$26.73/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$70,820
$34.05/hr

Solar Installer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs CT
Connecticut (here) $55,590 $53,653
Massachusetts $59,180 $55,958 −$3,590
New York $56,160 $52,038 −$570

Solar Installer in Connecticut: FAQ

How much do solar installers make in Connecticut?

Solar installers in Connecticut earn a median of $55,590 per year ($26.73 per hour), compared with $53,140 nationally.

Does Connecticut pay solar installers well?

At $55,590, Connecticut pays 5% above the national median for solar installers.

Solar Installer salary in other states

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