Solar installer salary in Oregon
Median $31.88 an hour for 360 solar photovoltaic installers, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 2012.
Solar installer pay in Oregon: the full range
Oregon ranks 4th of 32 states for median solar installer pay, and 5th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $30.83). 360 solar photovoltaic installers work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $26.02 – $29.03 | $54,110 – $60,380 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $29.03 – $42.00 | $60,380 – $87,370 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $42.00 – $42.00 | $87,370 – $87,370 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Solar installer pay by metro in Oregon
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $27.15 | $31.88 | $42.00 | 210 | about the same as |
Solar installer wages in Oregon over time
Table
| Year | Oregon $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $17.70 | $24.82 | $18.22 | — |
| 2013 | $17.50 | $24.18 | $19.04 | — |
| 2014 | $17.99 | $24.47 | $19.24 | — |
| 2015 | $18.37 | $24.95 | $18.19 | — |
| 2016 | $19.09 | $25.61 | $18.87 | — |
| 2017 | $26.63 | $34.98 | $18.98 | 60 |
| 2018 | $25.52 | $32.72 | $20.52 | — |
| 2019 | $28.04 | $35.31 | $21.58 | — |
| 2020 | $28.16 | $35.03 | $22.34 | 260 |
| 2021 | $28.87 | $34.30 | $22.92 | 320 |
| 2022 | $23.18 | $25.50 | $21.75 | 330 |
| 2023 | $23.36 | $24.68 | $23.46 | 300 |
| 2024 | $28.23 | $28.97 | $24.93 | 240 |
| 2025 | $31.88 | $31.88 | $25.55 | 360 |
In today's dollars, the median solar installer wage in Oregon changed by +27.8% over the last ten years of data.
Union scale and prevailing wage for solar installers in Oregon
On federally funded construction in Oregon, contractors must pay solar installers at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 20 of the 36 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package $79.51 an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical $60.45). The market median for the state is $31.88.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clackamas | Union ELEC0048-009 2025-01-01 | $63.50 | $29.73 | $93.23 | OR20260095 |
| Columbia | Union ELEC0048-009 2025-01-01 | $63.50 | $29.73 | $93.23 | OR20260096 |
| Multnomah | Union ELEC0048-009 2025-01-01 | $63.50 | $29.73 | $93.23 | OR20260100 |
| Wasco | Union ELEC0048-011 2025-01-01 | $63.50 | $29.73 | $93.23 | OR20260091 |
| Washington | Union ELEC0048-009 2025-01-01 | $63.50 | $29.73 | $93.23 | OR20260101 |
| Yamhill | Union ELEC0048-009 2025-01-01 | $63.50 | $29.73 | $93.23 | OR20260102 |
| Benton | Union ELEC0280-001 2025-01-01 | $56.46 | $23.05 | $79.51 | OR20260094 |
| Deschutes | Union ELEC0280-001 2025-01-01 | $56.46 | $23.05 | $79.51 | OR20260097 |
| Lane | Union ELEC0280-001 2025-01-01 | $56.46 | $23.05 | $79.51 | OR20260098 |
| Linn | Union ELEC0280-001 2025-01-01 | $56.46 | $23.05 | $79.51 | OR20260099 |
| Marion | Union ELEC0280-001 2025-01-01 | $56.46 | $23.05 | $79.51 | OR20260104 |
| Morrow | Union ELEC0280-004 2025-01-01 | $56.46 | $23.05 | $79.51 | OR20260088 |
| Polk | Union ELEC0280-001 2025-01-01 | $56.46 | $23.05 | $79.51 | OR20260104 |
| Douglas | uavg UAVGOR0001 2025-01-01 | $50.97 | $23.90 | $74.87 | OR20260085 |
| Clatsop | Union ELEC0932-001 2024-01-01 | $50.03 | $24.00 | $74.03 | OR20260092 |
| Coos | Union ELEC0932-001 2024-01-01 | $50.03 | $24.00 | $74.03 | OR20260082 |
| Curry | Union ELEC0932-001 2024-01-01 | $50.03 | $24.00 | $74.03 | OR20260084 |
| Lincoln | Union ELEC0932-001 2024-01-01 | $50.03 | $24.00 | $74.03 | OR20260092 |
| Tillamook | Union ELEC0932-001 2024-01-01 | $50.03 | $24.00 | $74.03 | OR20260092 |
| Jackson | Union ELEC0659-001 2026-01-01 | $47.04 | $21.84 | $68.88 | OR20260103 |
| Josephine | Union ELEC0659-001 2026-01-01 | $47.04 | $21.84 | $68.88 | OR20260103 |
| Baker | Survey SUOR2018-001 2023-08-25 | $40.48 | $19.97 | $60.45 | OR20260002 |
| Crook | Survey SUOR2018-003 2023-08-25 | $40.48 | $19.97 | $60.45 | OR20260083 |
| Gilliam | Survey SUOR2018-013 2023-08-25 | $40.48 | $19.97 | $60.45 | OR20260093 |
| Grant | Survey SUOR2018-013 2023-08-25 | $40.48 | $19.97 | $60.45 | OR20260093 |
| Harney | Survey SUOR2018-006 2023-08-25 | $40.48 | $19.97 | $60.45 | OR20260086 |
| Hood River | Survey SUOR2018-007 2023-08-25 | $40.48 | $19.97 | $60.45 | OR20260087 |
| Jefferson | Survey SUOR2018-013 2023-08-25 | $40.48 | $19.97 | $60.45 | OR20260093 |
| Klamath | Survey SUOR2018-013 2023-08-25 | $40.48 | $19.97 | $60.45 | OR20260093 |
| Lake | Survey SUOR2018-013 2023-08-25 | $40.48 | $19.97 | $60.45 | OR20260093 |
| Malheur | Survey SUOR2018-013 2023-08-25 | $40.48 | $19.97 | $60.45 | OR20260093 |
| Sherman | Survey SUOR2018-013 2023-08-25 | $40.48 | $19.97 | $60.45 | OR20260093 |
| Umatilla | Survey SUOR2018-009 2023-08-25 | $40.48 | $19.97 | $60.45 | OR20260089 |
| Union | Survey SUOR2018-010 2023-08-25 | $40.48 | $19.97 | $60.45 | OR20260090 |
| Wallowa | Survey SUOR2018-013 2023-08-25 | $40.48 | $19.97 | $60.45 | OR20260093 |
| Wheeler | Survey SUOR2018-013 2023-08-25 | $40.48 | $19.97 | $60.45 | OR20260093 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the Oregon prevailing wage page. This is not the official wage determination.
Is construction work growing in Oregon?
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multnomah County | 4,522 | $125,344 | $2,410 |
| Crook County | 212 | $110,715 | $2,129 |
| Washington County | 2,276 | $107,350 | $2,064 |
| Umatilla County | 221 | $103,913 | $1,998 |
| Marion County | 1,337 | $100,390 | $1,931 |
| Yamhill County | 266 | $99,440 | $1,912 |
| Clackamas County | 1,366 | $98,185 | $1,888 |
| Linn County | 474 | $97,028 | $1,866 |
| Columbia County | 46 | $94,401 | $1,815 |
| Wasco County | 30 | $90,150 | $1,734 |
| Lane County | 1,038 | $85,732 | $1,649 |
| Jackson County | 850 | $85,219 | $1,639 |
| Hood River County | 49 | $83,302 | $1,602 |
| Malheur County | 54 | $78,215 | $1,504 |
| Lincoln County | 106 | $77,545 | $1,491 |
| Coos County | 124 | $77,217 | $1,485 |
| Douglas County | 227 | $76,625 | $1,474 |
| Union County | 64 | $76,507 | $1,471 |
| Jefferson County | 15 | $64,871 | $1,248 |
| Baker County | 18 | $60,627 | $1,166 |
| Curry County | 12 | $48,362 | $930 |
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Questions this page answers
How much do solar installers make in Oregon?
The median solar installer in Oregon earned $31.88 an hour ($66,320 a year) in May 2025, 25% above the national median of $25.55. The middle half earn $29.03–$42.00; the top 10% earn more than $42.00.
Where does Oregon rank for solar installer pay?
Oregon ranks 4th of 32 states for solar installer pay, with a median of $31.88 an hour, and 5th after adjusting for Oregon's cost of living (BEA price parity 103.4, US = 100).
What is the union solar installer rate in Oregon?
Davis-Bacon determinations list a union contract rate for solar installers in 20 counties, with a typical package of $79.51 an hour including fringe benefits; see the county table above.
How many solar installers work in Oregon?
BLS counted 360 solar photovoltaic installers in Oregon in May 2025, 0.2 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.91; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Oregon 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.