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

Solar Installer Salary in Indiana

Median Annual in Indiana
$46,140/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$22.18/hr
▼ 13% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Indiana

groups Employed in IN
490
public U.S. Median
$53,140
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$49,438 #24 of 32

Solar Installer pay in Indiana, explained

Solar installers in Indiana earn a median of $46,140 per year ($22.18 per hour), which is 13% below the national median of $53,140. Entry-level workers earn around $38,250, while the most experienced solar installers reach about $71,020. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Indiana.

Is $46,140 good pay in Indiana?

Adjusted for Indiana's cost of living (which runs 93% of the U.S. average), that $46,140 is worth about $49,438 in national buying power — ranking Indiana #24 for real pay (vs #28 on the sticker number).

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Solar Installer pay by experience in Indiana

Entry level (10th pct)
$38,250
$18.39/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$46,140
$22.18/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$71,020
$34.14/hr

Solar Installer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IN
Indiana (here) $46,140 $49,438
Ohio $62,400 $67,260 −$16,260
Illinois $59,630 $59,655 −$13,490
Michigan $47,080 $48,931 −$940

Solar Installer in Indiana: FAQ

How much do solar installers make in Indiana?

Solar installers in Indiana earn a median of $46,140 per year ($22.18 per hour), compared with $53,140 nationally.

Does Indiana pay solar installers well?

At $46,140, Indiana pays 13% below the national median for solar installers. An estimated 490 work in the state.

Solar Installer salary in other states

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