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

Solar Installer Salary in Massachusetts

Median Annual in Massachusetts
$59,180/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$28.45/hr
▲ 11% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Massachusetts

groups Employed in MA
620
public U.S. Median
$53,140
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$55,958 #10 of 32

Solar Installer pay in Massachusetts, explained

Solar installers in Massachusetts earn a median of $59,180 per year ($28.45 per hour), which is 11% above the national median of $53,140. Entry-level workers earn around $46,150, while the most experienced solar installers reach about $76,280. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Massachusetts.

Is $59,180 good pay in Massachusetts?

Adjusted for Massachusetts's cost of living (which runs 106% of the U.S. average), that $59,180 is worth about $55,958 in national buying power — ranking Massachusetts #10 for real pay (vs #10 on the sticker number).

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Solar Installer pay by experience in Massachusetts

Entry level (10th pct)
$46,150
$22.19/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$59,180
$28.45/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$76,280
$36.67/hr

Solar Installer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MA
Massachusetts (here) $59,180 $55,958
New York $56,160 $52,038 +$3,020
Connecticut $55,590 $53,653 +$3,590
Vermont $49,490 $50,522 +$9,690

Solar Installer in Massachusetts: FAQ

How much do solar installers make in Massachusetts?

Solar installers in Massachusetts earn a median of $59,180 per year ($28.45 per hour), compared with $53,140 nationally.

Does Massachusetts pay solar installers well?

At $59,180, Massachusetts pays 11% above the national median for solar installers. An estimated 620 work in the state.

Solar Installer salary in other states

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