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

Solar Installer Salary in Michigan

Median Annual in Michigan
$47,080/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$22.63/hr
▼ 11% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Michigan

groups Employed in MI
310
public U.S. Median
$53,140
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$48,931 #26 of 32

Solar Installer pay in Michigan, explained

Solar installers in Michigan earn a median of $47,080 per year ($22.63 per hour), which is 11% below the national median of $53,140. Entry-level workers earn around $38,340, while the most experienced solar installers reach about $60,270. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Michigan.

Is $47,080 good pay in Michigan?

Adjusted for Michigan's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $47,080 is worth about $48,931 in national buying power — ranking Michigan #26 for real pay (vs #27 on the sticker number).

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Solar Installer pay by experience in Michigan

Entry level (10th pct)
$38,340
$18.43/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$47,080
$22.63/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$60,270
$28.98/hr

Solar Installer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MI
Michigan (here) $47,080 $48,931
Ohio $62,400 $67,260 −$15,320
Wisconsin $49,770 $52,893 −$2,690
Indiana $46,140 $49,438 +$940

Solar Installer in Michigan: FAQ

How much do solar installers make in Michigan?

Solar installers in Michigan earn a median of $47,080 per year ($22.63 per hour), compared with $53,140 nationally.

Does Michigan pay solar installers well?

At $47,080, Michigan pays 11% below the national median for solar installers. An estimated 310 work in the state.

Solar Installer salary in other states

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