Solar installer salary in Arizona
Median $24.60 an hour for 1,280 solar installers, May 2025, with the union scale by county, the job trend since 2012 and the state's own outlook.
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 installers work in the state. The top 10% earn 2.0× what the bottom 10% earn.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry level | $18.64 – $21.78 | $38,770 – $45,300 | roughly the 10th to 25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $21.78 – $29.09 | $45,300 – $60,500 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master, foreman or specialist | $29.09 – $37.88 | $60,500 – $78,780 | the 75th to 90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Solar installer pay by metro in Arizona
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | Cost-of-living adjusted | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | $18.64 | $24.61 | $23.82 | $37.88 | 1,000 | about the same as |
| Flagstaff | $18.27 | $24.47 | $24.40 | $30.12 | 30 | 1% below |
Cost-of-living adjusted: median divided by the BEA regional price parity for the metro (2024, US = 100).
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 and by -25.3% since 2019.
Are there more solar installer jobs in Arizona?
BLS counted 1,280 solar installers in Arizona in May 2025, an estimate with a relative standard error of 24%. With fewer than 3,000 jobs or a wide margin of error, year-to-year changes are within the survey's noise and are not shown as a trend.
Outlook for solar installers in Arizona
Arizona's labor market agency projects the number of solar installers in the state to change by +40.6% between 2024 and 2034, from 1,390 to 1,950, with about 200 openings a year. Nationally, BLS projects +36.5% over 2025-35. State counts include the self-employed, so the base is larger than the 1,280 counted by the BLS employer survey.
Source: Arizona labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034 long-term projections (state projections page).
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 2026-11-13. 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. Across the 10 counties that report both years, specialty trade contractor employment (all trades) went from 86,512 in 2015 to 145,171 in 2025, +67.8%.
| County | Establishments | Employees | Average annual pay | Avg weekly wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maricopa County | 1,463 | 28,044 | $89,508 | $1,721 |
| Pima County | 242 | 1,902 | $62,247 | $1,197 |
| Coconino County | 45 | 492 | $62,011 | $1,193 |
| Mohave County | 93 | 571 | $56,152 | $1,080 |
| Gila County | 14 | 28 | $47,671 | $917 |
| Graham County | 6 | 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 installers in Arizona in May 2025, 0.4 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 1.96; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Is solar installer work growing in Arizona?
Arizona's labor market agency projects +40.6% growth for solar installers between 2024 and 2034, from 1,390 to 1,950 jobs.
How many solar installer openings a year are there in Arizona?
Arizona projects about 200 openings a year for solar installers over 2024–2034, counting both new positions and replacements for people who retire or change occupation. Nationally BLS projects about 4,200 a year.
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Arizona and metro areas, SOC 47-2231. Job counts are survey estimates and exclude the self-employed.
- BLS Current Employment Statistics, state construction employment through 2026-09.
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (cost-of-living adjustment).
- SAM.gov Davis-Bacon wage determinations, current revisions as of 2026-11-13. Not the official determination.
- BLS Employment Projections, national, 2025-35.
- State projection: Arizona labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034, fetched 2026-10-05.