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Solar Installer Salary in Illinois

Median Annual in Illinois
$59,630/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$28.67/hr
▲ 12% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Illinois

groups Employed in IL
public U.S. Median
$53,140
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$59,655 #8 of 32

Solar Installer pay in Illinois, explained

Solar installers in Illinois earn a median of $59,630 per year ($28.67 per hour), which is 12% above the national median of $53,140. Entry-level workers earn around $35,360, while the most experienced solar installers reach about $103,460. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Illinois.

Is $59,630 good pay in Illinois?

Adjusted for Illinois's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $59,630 is worth about $59,655 in national buying power — ranking Illinois #8 for real pay (vs #9 on the sticker number).

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Solar Installer pay by experience in Illinois

Entry level (10th pct)
$35,360
$17.00/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$59,630
$28.67/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$103,460
$49.74/hr

Solar Installer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IL
Illinois (here) $59,630 $59,655
Iowa $56,740 $64,652 +$2,890
Wisconsin $49,770 $52,893 +$9,860
Indiana $46,140 $49,438 +$13,490

Solar Installer in Illinois: FAQ

How much do solar installers make in Illinois?

Solar installers in Illinois earn a median of $59,630 per year ($28.67 per hour), compared with $53,140 nationally.

Does Illinois pay solar installers well?

At $59,630, Illinois pays 12% above the national median for solar installers.

Solar Installer salary in other states

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