Solar Photovoltaic Installers pay in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands

In Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands (TX), the median pay for solar photovoltaic installers is $22.63 an hour ($47,060 a year). About 1,620 people work in this job there.

$22.63Median hourly pay
$43,610–$59,960Middle half of workers, yearly
1,620People in this job in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands (TX)

That is 11% lower than the U.S. median ($53,140). It is 2% lower than the Texas median ($48,240).

Pay range for solar photovoltaic installers in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands (TX)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$17.90$37,230
25% of workers$20.97$43,610
Half of workers (median)$22.63$47,060
75% of workers$28.83$59,960
90% of workers$35.58$74,000

Solar Photovoltaic Installers pay in Texas metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos$50,580830
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington$48,3501,570
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands (this page)$47,0601,620

Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for solar photovoltaic installers

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +36.5% over ten years, much faster than average · about 4,200 openings a year (BLS)

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Other job titles for this job

PV Fabrication and Testing TechnicianElectro-mechanical Solar TechnicianElectro-mechanical Solar TechJourneyman Electrician PV InstallerPV Fabrication TechnicianPV Installation TechPV InstallerPV Panel InstallerPV TechnicianPV Testing TechnicianResidential Solar InstallerSolar Electric Installer

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.