Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| New York | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $56,160 | $55,179 | +2% |
| Median hourly wage | $27.00 | $26.53 | +2% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $52,048.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Solar Installer in New York is $56,160, or about $27.00 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Solar Installers is $55,179. New York is +2% above the national median.
Entry-level solar installers in New York typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 1,230 solar installer jobs on record and a median salary of $56,160, New York offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.