Solar installer salary in Arizona
Median $24.60 an hour for 1,280 solar photovoltaic installers, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 2012.
Solar installer pay in Arizona: the full range
Arizona ranks 14th of 32 states for median solar installer pay, and 19th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $24.43). 1,280 solar photovoltaic installers work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $18.64 – $21.78 | $38,770 – $45,300 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $21.78 – $29.09 | $45,300 – $60,500 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $29.09 – $37.88 | $60,500 – $78,780 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Solar installer pay by metro in Arizona
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | $18.64 | $24.61 | $37.88 | 1,000 | about the same as |
| Flagstaff | $18.27 | $24.47 | $30.12 | 30 | 1% below |
Solar installer wages in Arizona over time
Table
| Year | Arizona $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $13.29 | $18.64 | $18.22 | 220 |
| 2013 | $14.54 | $20.09 | $19.04 | 250 |
| 2014 | $16.30 | $22.17 | $19.24 | 380 |
| 2015 | $18.81 | $25.55 | $18.19 | — |
| 2016 | $19.84 | $26.61 | $18.87 | 90 |
| 2018 | $16.20 | $20.77 | $20.52 | 40 |
| 2019 | $26.15 | $32.93 | $21.58 | — |
| 2020 | $23.23 | $28.90 | $22.34 | 190 |
| 2021 | $22.29 | $26.48 | $22.92 | 1,080 |
| 2022 | $22.85 | $25.14 | $21.75 | 700 |
| 2023 | $23.63 | $24.97 | $23.46 | 1,490 |
| 2024 | $24.19 | $24.83 | $24.93 | 1,360 |
| 2025 | $24.60 | $24.60 | $25.55 | 1,280 |
In today's dollars, the median solar installer wage in Arizona changed by -3.7% over the last ten years of data.
Union scale and prevailing wage for solar installers in Arizona
On federally funded construction in Arizona, contractors must pay solar installers at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 14 of the 15 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package $51.34 an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical $37.35). 1 of the 15 counties still use a survey rate dated 2012 or earlier (for example Graham County at $37.35). The market median for the state is $24.60.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coconino | Union ELEC0640-002 2025-07-01 | $39.09 | $15.53 | $54.62 | AZ20260043 |
| Maricopa | Union ELEC0640-002 2025-07-01 | $39.09 | $15.53 | $54.62 | AZ20260039 |
| Mohave | Union ELEC0640-002 2025-07-01 | $39.09 | $15.53 | $54.62 | AZ20260043 |
| Pinal | Union ELEC0640-002 2025-07-01 | $39.09 | $15.53 | $54.62 | AZ20260041 |
| Yavapai | Union ELEC0640-002 2025-07-01 | $39.09 | $15.53 | $54.62 | AZ20260043 |
| Apache | Union ELEC0518-009 2025-08-01 | $36.50 | $14.84 | $51.34 | AZ20260022 |
| Gila | Union ELEC0518-010 2025-08-01 | $36.50 | $14.84 | $51.34 | AZ20260024 |
| Navajo | Union ELEC0518-011 2025-08-01 | $36.50 | $14.84 | $51.34 | AZ20260027 |
| Cochise | Union ELEC0570-001 2025-06-01 | $33.00 | $13.04 | $46.04 | AZ20260038 |
| Greenlee | Union ELEC0570-003 2025-06-01 | $33.00 | $13.04 | $46.04 | AZ20260029 |
| La Paz | Union ELEC0570-003 2025-06-01 | $33.00 | $13.04 | $46.04 | AZ20260029 |
| Pima | Union ELEC0570-001 2025-06-01 | $33.00 | $13.04 | $46.04 | AZ20260040 |
| Santa Cruz | Union ELEC0570-003 2025-06-01 | $33.00 | $13.04 | $46.04 | AZ20260028 |
| Yuma | Union ELEC0570-001 2025-06-01 | $33.00 | $13.04 | $46.04 | AZ20260042 |
| Graham | Survey SUAZ2012-014 2012-05-30 | $32.40 | $4.95 | $37.35 | AZ20260025 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the Arizona prevailing wage page. This is not the official wage determination.
Is construction work growing in Arizona?
Contractor pay by county
Average pay at electrical contractors establishments by county (all employees, not just solar installers), from the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
| County | Employees | Average annual pay | Avg weekly wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maricopa County | 28,044 | $89,508 | $1,721 |
| Pima County | 1,902 | $62,247 | $1,197 |
| Coconino County | 492 | $62,011 | $1,193 |
| Mohave County | 571 | $56,152 | $1,080 |
| Gila County | 28 | $47,671 | $917 |
| Graham County | 16 | $46,028 | $885 |
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Questions this page answers
How much do solar installers make in Arizona?
The median solar installer in Arizona earned $24.60 an hour ($51,160 a year) in May 2025, 4% below the national median of $25.55. The middle half earn $21.78–$29.09; the top 10% earn more than $37.88.
Where does Arizona rank for solar installer pay?
Arizona ranks 14th of 32 states for solar installer pay, with a median of $24.60 an hour, and 19th after adjusting for Arizona's cost of living (BEA price parity 100.7, US = 100).
What is the union solar installer rate in Arizona?
Davis-Bacon determinations list a union contract rate for solar installers in 14 counties, with a typical package of $51.34 an hour including fringe benefits; see the county table above.
How many solar installers work in Arizona?
BLS counted 1,280 solar photovoltaic installers in Arizona in May 2025, 0.4 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 1.96; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Arizona and metro areas, SOC 47-2231.
- BLS Current Employment Statistics, state construction employment through 2026-08.
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
- BEA Regional Price Parities (cost-of-living adjustment).
- SAM.gov Davis-Bacon wage determinations, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Not the official determination.