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

Solar Installer Salary in North Carolina

Median Annual in North Carolina
$43,860/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$21.09/hr
▼ 17% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in North Carolina

groups Employed in NC
710
public U.S. Median
$53,140
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$46,498 #31 of 32

Solar Installer pay in North Carolina, explained

Solar installers in North Carolina earn a median of $43,860 per year ($21.09 per hour), which is 17% below the national median of $53,140. Entry-level workers earn around $37,440, while the most experienced solar installers reach about $60,170. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within North Carolina.

Is $43,860 good pay in North Carolina?

Adjusted for North Carolina's cost of living (which runs 94% of the U.S. average), that $43,860 is worth about $46,498 in national buying power — ranking North Carolina #31 for real pay (vs #31 on the sticker number).

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Solar Installer pay by experience in North Carolina

Entry level (10th pct)
$37,440
$18.00/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$43,860
$21.09/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$60,170
$28.93/hr

Solar Installer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NC
North Carolina (here) $43,860 $46,498
South Carolina $50,490 $53,857 −$6,630
Virginia $49,190 $48,653 −$5,330
Georgia $47,790 $49,630 −$3,930

Solar Installer in North Carolina: FAQ

How much do solar installers make in North Carolina?

Solar installers in North Carolina earn a median of $43,860 per year ($21.09 per hour), compared with $53,140 nationally.

Does North Carolina pay solar installers well?

At $43,860, North Carolina pays 17% below the national median for solar installers. An estimated 710 work in the state.

Solar Installer salary in other states

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