Solar installer salary in Nevada
Median $32.60 an hour for 100 solar photovoltaic installers, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 2012.
Solar installer pay in Nevada: the full range
Nevada ranks 3rd of 32 states for median solar installer pay, and 2nd once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $32.60). 100 solar photovoltaic installers work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $24.60 – $26.88 | $51,170 – $55,910 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $26.88 – $40.24 | $55,910 – $83,690 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $40.24 – $42.89 | $83,690 – $89,200 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Solar installer pay by metro in Nevada
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | $24.60 | $32.60 | $40.84 | 60 | about the same as |
Solar installer wages in Nevada over time
Table
| Year | Nevada $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $18.05 | $25.31 | $18.22 | — |
| 2013 | $18.19 | $25.14 | $19.04 | — |
| 2016 | $20.93 | $28.08 | $18.87 | — |
| 2017 | $20.96 | $27.53 | $18.98 | — |
| 2018 | $21.55 | $27.63 | $20.52 | — |
| 2019 | $21.51 | $27.09 | $21.58 | 210 |
| 2020 | $22.62 | $28.14 | $22.34 | 130 |
| 2021 | $29.15 | $34.63 | $22.92 | — |
| 2022 | $24.12 | $26.53 | $21.75 | 130 |
| 2023 | $22.35 | $23.61 | $23.46 | 110 |
| 2024 | $31.78 | $32.62 | $24.93 | 170 |
| 2025 | $32.60 | $32.60 | $25.55 | 100 |
Union scale and prevailing wage for solar installers in Nevada
On federally funded construction in Nevada, contractors must pay solar installers at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 0 of the 17 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package — an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical $78.49). The market median for the state is $32.60.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $60.83 | $30.09 | $90.92 | NV20260091 |
| Esmeralda | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $60.83 | $30.09 | $90.92 | NV20260085 |
| Lincoln | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $60.83 | $30.09 | $90.92 | NV20260080 |
| Nye | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $60.83 | $30.09 | $90.92 | NV20260082 |
| Churchill | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $48.50 | $29.99 | $78.49 | NV20260077 |
| Douglas | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $48.50 | $29.99 | $78.49 | NV20260078 |
| Elko | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $48.50 | $29.99 | $78.49 | NV20260083 |
| Eureka | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $48.50 | $29.99 | $78.49 | NV20260084 |
| Humboldt | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $48.50 | $29.99 | $78.49 | NV20260079 |
| Lander | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $48.50 | $29.99 | $78.49 | NV20260086 |
| Lyon | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $48.50 | $29.99 | $78.49 | NV20260081 |
| Mineral | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $48.50 | $29.99 | $78.49 | NV20260087 |
| Pershing | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $48.50 | $29.99 | $78.49 | NV20260088 |
| Storey | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $48.50 | $29.99 | $78.49 | NV20260092 |
| Washoe | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $48.50 | $29.99 | $78.49 | NV20260093 |
| White Pine | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $48.50 | $29.99 | $78.49 | NV20260089 |
| Carson City | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $48.50 | $29.99 | $78.49 | NV20260090 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the Nevada prevailing wage page. This is not the official wage determination.
Is construction work growing in Nevada?
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carson City | 618 | $116,368 | $2,238 |
| Washoe County | 2,548 | $104,904 | $2,017 |
| White Pine County | 53 | $90,898 | $1,748 |
| Clark County | 10,020 | $90,606 | $1,742 |
| Nye County | 84 | $50,474 | $971 |
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Other trades in Nevada
Questions this page answers
How much do solar installers make in Nevada?
The median solar installer in Nevada earned $32.60 an hour ($67,810 a year) in May 2025, 28% above the national median of $25.55. The middle half earn $26.88–$40.24; the top 10% earn more than $42.89.
Where does Nevada rank for solar installer pay?
Nevada ranks 3rd of 32 states for solar installer pay, with a median of $32.60 an hour, and 2nd after adjusting for Nevada's cost of living (BEA price parity 100.0, US = 100).
What is the union solar installer rate in Nevada?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a solar installer classification for most Nevada counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many solar installers work in Nevada?
BLS counted 100 solar photovoltaic installers in Nevada in May 2025, 0.1 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.33; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Nevada 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.