Solar Photovoltaic Installer Salary in the Industry of Roofing Contractors

The salary statistics and trend of solar photovoltaic installers in the industry of roofing contractors are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare solar photovoltaic installer salaries in different industries within the construction sector.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$25,720
25th Percentile Wage
$28,310
50th Percentile Wage
$32,230
75th Percentile Wage
$40,050
90th Percentile Wage
$48,960

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for solar photovoltaic installers in the industry of roofing contractors. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) solar photovoltaic installers is $48,960. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $32,230. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent solar photovoltaic installers is $25,720.

Salary Trend (2012 to 2017)

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of solar photovoltaic installers in the industry of Roofing Contractors from 2012 to 2017.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth5-Year Growth
2017
$32,230
3.35% -6.42%
2016
$31,150
4.49% -
2015
$29,750
-33.95% -
2014
$39,850
13.93% -
2012
$34,300
- -

Table 3. Compare Solar Photovoltaic Installer Salary in Different Industries within the Construction Sector

The average salaries of solar photovoltaic installers in 14 industries within the construction sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of solar photovoltaic installers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.

Industry Median Annual Salary
Building Finishing Contractors
$44,010
Residential Building Construction
$43,910
Construction of Buildings
$41,160
Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
$40,180
Building Equipment Contractors
$39,450
Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
$39,290
Specialty Trade Contractors
$39,260
Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
$39,090
Utility System Construction
$38,990
Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction
$38,990
Nonresidential Building Construction
$38,460
Drywall and Insulation Contractors
$38,140
Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors
$32,250
Roofing Contractors
$32,230

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