Solar Photovoltaic Installers Salary in New York

Solar photovoltaic installers in New York earn the most in New York (average $74,770 a year) and the least in Albany ($51,250), across the 2 New York metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the solar photovoltaic installers average at $56,940 and the median at $56,160 for 1,230 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $57,900.

Solar Photovoltaic Installers average salary by city in New York

New York$74,770
Albany$51,250

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
New York	$74,770	$70,130	$56,160	$57,923	113
Albany	$51,250	$49,470	$49,040	$41,146	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Solar Photovoltaic Installers salary in other states

Solar Photovoltaic Installers salary by city and state

More about pay in New York

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2231.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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