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

Solar Installer Salary in Wisconsin

Median Annual in Wisconsin
$49,770/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$23.93/hr
▼ 6% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Wisconsin

groups Employed in WI
90
public U.S. Median
$53,140
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$52,893 #15 of 32

Solar Installer pay in Wisconsin, explained

Solar installers in Wisconsin earn a median of $49,770 per year ($23.93 per hour), which is 6% below the national median of $53,140. Entry-level workers earn around $44,910, while the most experienced solar installers reach about $85,650. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Wisconsin.

Is $49,770 good pay in Wisconsin?

Adjusted for Wisconsin's cost of living (which runs 94% of the U.S. average), that $49,770 is worth about $52,893 in national buying power — ranking Wisconsin #15 for real pay (vs #19 on the sticker number).

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Solar Installer pay by experience in Wisconsin

Entry level (10th pct)
$44,910
$21.59/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$49,770
$23.93/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$85,650
$41.18/hr

Solar Installer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WI
Wisconsin (here) $49,770 $52,893
Illinois $59,630 $59,655 −$9,860
Iowa $56,740 $64,652 −$6,970
Michigan $47,080 $48,931 +$2,690

Solar Installer in Wisconsin: FAQ

How much do solar installers make in Wisconsin?

Solar installers in Wisconsin earn a median of $49,770 per year ($23.93 per hour), compared with $53,140 nationally.

Does Wisconsin pay solar installers well?

At $49,770, Wisconsin pays 6% below the national median for solar installers. An estimated 90 work in the state.

Solar Installer salary in other states

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