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

Solar Installer Salary in Hawaii

Median Annual in Hawaii
$70,370/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$33.83/hr
▲ 32% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Hawaii

groups Employed in HI
420
public U.S. Median
$53,140
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$64,001 #6 of 32

Solar Installer pay in Hawaii, explained

Solar installers in Hawaii earn a median of $70,370 per year ($33.83 per hour), which is 32% above the national median of $53,140. Entry-level workers earn around $47,480, while the most experienced solar installers reach about $105,200. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Hawaii.

Is $70,370 good pay in Hawaii?

Adjusted for Hawaii's cost of living (which runs 110% of the U.S. average), that $70,370 is worth about $64,001 in national buying power — ranking Hawaii #6 for real pay (vs #2 on the sticker number).

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Solar Installer pay by experience in Hawaii

Entry level (10th pct)
$47,480
$22.83/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$70,370
$33.83/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$105,200
$50.58/hr

Solar Installer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs HI
Hawaii (here) $70,370 $64,001
California $60,600 $54,733 +$9,770

Solar Installer in Hawaii: FAQ

How much do solar installers make in Hawaii?

Solar installers in Hawaii earn a median of $70,370 per year ($33.83 per hour), compared with $53,140 nationally.

Does Hawaii pay solar installers well?

At $70,370, Hawaii pays 32% above the national median for solar installers. An estimated 420 work in the state.

Solar Installer salary in other states

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