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

Solar Installer Salary in Oregon

Median Annual in Oregon
$66,320/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$31.88/hr
▲ 25% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Oregon

groups Employed in OR
360
public U.S. Median
$53,140
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$64,163 #5 of 32

Solar Installer pay in Oregon, explained

Solar installers in Oregon earn a median of $66,320 per year ($31.88 per hour), which is 25% above the national median of $53,140. Entry-level workers earn around $54,110, while the most experienced solar installers reach about $87,370. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Oregon.

Is $66,320 good pay in Oregon?

Adjusted for Oregon's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $66,320 is worth about $64,163 in national buying power — ranking Oregon #5 for real pay (vs #4 on the sticker number).

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Solar Installer pay by experience in Oregon

Entry level (10th pct)
$54,110
$26.01/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$66,320
$31.88/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$87,370
$42.00/hr

Solar Installer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs OR
Oregon (here) $66,320 $64,163
Nevada $67,810 $67,824 −$1,490
Washington $61,630 $57,591 +$4,690
California $60,600 $54,733 +$5,720

Solar Installer in Oregon: FAQ

How much do solar installers make in Oregon?

Solar installers in Oregon earn a median of $66,320 per year ($31.88 per hour), compared with $53,140 nationally.

Does Oregon pay solar installers well?

At $66,320, Oregon pays 25% above the national median for solar installers. An estimated 360 work in the state.

Solar Installer salary in other states

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