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Solar Installer Salary in Vermont

Median Annual in Vermont
$49,490/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$23.79/hr
▼ 7% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Vermont

groups Employed in VT
250
public U.S. Median
$53,140
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$50,522 #21 of 32

Solar Installer pay in Vermont, explained

Solar installers in Vermont earn a median of $49,490 per year ($23.79 per hour), which is 7% below the national median of $53,140. Entry-level workers earn around $44,600, while the most experienced solar installers reach about $72,030. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Vermont.

Is $49,490 good pay in Vermont?

Adjusted for Vermont's cost of living (which runs 98% of the U.S. average), that $49,490 is worth about $50,522 in national buying power — ranking Vermont #21 for real pay (vs #21 on the sticker number).

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Solar Installer pay by experience in Vermont

Entry level (10th pct)
$44,600
$21.44/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$49,490
$23.79/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$72,030
$34.63/hr

Solar Installer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs VT
Vermont (here) $49,490 $50,522
Massachusetts $59,180 $55,958 −$9,690
New York $56,160 $52,038 −$6,670

Solar Installer in Vermont: FAQ

How much do solar installers make in Vermont?

Solar installers in Vermont earn a median of $49,490 per year ($23.79 per hour), compared with $53,140 nationally.

Does Vermont pay solar installers well?

At $49,490, Vermont pays 7% below the national median for solar installers. An estimated 250 work in the state.

Solar Installer salary in other states

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