Solar installer salary in Connecticut
Median $26.73 an hour for — solar photovoltaic installers, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 2014.
Solar installer pay in Connecticut: the full range
Connecticut ranks 13th of 32 states for median solar installer pay, and 14th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $25.80). — solar photovoltaic installers work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $21.75 – $21.75 | $45,240 – $45,240 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $21.75 – $28.57 | $45,240 – $59,430 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $28.57 – $34.05 | $59,430 – $70,820 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Solar installer wages in Connecticut over time
Table
| Year | Connecticut $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $17.26 | $23.47 | $19.24 | — |
| 2015 | $17.38 | $23.61 | $18.19 | — |
| 2016 | $18.03 | $24.19 | $18.87 | — |
| 2021 | $22.70 | $26.97 | $22.92 | — |
| 2022 | $23.82 | $26.20 | $21.75 | 110 |
| 2025 | $26.73 | $26.73 | $25.55 | — |
In today's dollars, the median solar installer wage in Connecticut changed by +13.2% over the last ten years of data.
Union scale and prevailing wage for solar installers in Connecticut
On federally funded construction in Connecticut, contractors must pay solar installers at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 8 of the 8 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package $84.53 an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical —). The market median for the state is $26.73.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford | Union ELEC0035-014 2025-06-01 | $48.25 | $36.67 | $84.92 | CT20260021 |
| Middlesex | Union ELEC0035-014 2025-06-01 | $48.25 | $36.67 | $84.92 | CT20260022 |
| Tolland | Union ELEC0035-014 2025-06-01 | $48.25 | $36.67 | $84.92 | CT20260025 |
| New Haven | Union ELEC0090-012 2024-06-01 | $46.48 | $38.05 | $84.53 | CT20260023 |
| New London | Union ELEC0090-012 2024-06-01 | $46.48 | $38.05 | $84.53 | CT20260024 |
| Windham | Union ELEC0090-012 2024-06-01 | $46.48 | $38.05 | $84.53 | CT20260026 |
| Litchfield | Union ELEC0488-013 2025-06-01 | $47.40 | $36.74 | $84.14 | CT20260019 |
| Fairfield | Union ELEC0003-006 2025-04-17 | $45.00 | $36.63 | $81.63 | CT20260020 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the Connecticut prevailing wage page. This is not the official wage determination.
Is construction work growing in Connecticut?
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capitol Planning Region | 3,764 | $95,450 | $1,836 |
| South Central Connecticut Planning Region | 1,404 | $84,003 | $1,615 |
| Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | 472 | $83,891 | $1,613 |
| Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | 534 | $83,258 | $1,601 |
| Western Connecticut Planning Region | 1,669 | $82,749 | $1,591 |
| Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | 630 | $82,539 | $1,587 |
| Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | 1,208 | $80,560 | $1,549 |
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Questions this page answers
How much do solar installers make in Connecticut?
The median solar installer in Connecticut earned $26.73 an hour ($55,590 a year) in May 2025, 5% above the national median of $25.55. The middle half earn $21.75–$28.57; the top 10% earn more than $34.05.
Where does Connecticut rank for solar installer pay?
Connecticut ranks 13th of 32 states for solar installer pay, with a median of $26.73 an hour, and 14th after adjusting for Connecticut's cost of living (BEA price parity 103.6, US = 100).
What is the union solar installer rate in Connecticut?
Davis-Bacon determinations list a union contract rate for solar installers in 8 counties, with a typical package of $84.53 an hour including fringe benefits; see the county table above.
How many solar installers work in Connecticut?
BLS counted — solar photovoltaic installers in Connecticut in May 2025, 0.0 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.00; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Connecticut 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.