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Solar Photovoltaic Installers Salary in North Carolina

The median pay for a solar photovoltaic installers in North Carolina is $47,220/year ($22.7/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $34K at the entry level to $63K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across North Carolina. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$47K
Median annual
$22.7/hr
Hourly rate
$34K
Entry level (10th %)
$63K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $47K get you in North Carolina?

Estimated monthly take-home$3,155/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,284/mo
Rent as % of take-home40.7% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$50,961/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$1,871/mo

About solar photovoltaic installers

U.S. employed: 730
Category: Construction & Trades

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, North Carolina

Bar chart showing Solar Photovoltaic Installers salary percentiles in North Carolina: 10th percentile $33,870, 25th percentile $36,010, median $47,220, 75th percentile $50,630, 90th percentile $62,810. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$34K25th$36KMedian$47K75th$51K90th$63K
Bar chart showing Solar Photovoltaic Installers salary percentiles in North Carolina: 10th percentile $33,870, 25th percentile $36,010, median $47,220, 75th percentile $50,630, 90th percentile $62,810. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level solar photovoltaic installers (10th percentile) start around $34K. Mid-career wages sit at $47K. Top earners bring in $63K or more, a $29K spread from bottom to top.

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Solar Photovoltaic Installers salary by metro in North Carolina

1 metro area with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Durham-Chapel Hill$57K+20%90

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Frequently asked questions

How much do solar photovoltaic installers make in North Carolina?

The median is $47,220 a year, that works out to about $23 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $33,870, and experienced solar photovoltaic installers can clear $62,810. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $47K enough to live in North Carolina?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,155/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,284/month, which eats 40.7% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a solar photovoltaic installers salary go in North Carolina?

North Carolina has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median solar photovoltaic installers salary is worth about $50,961 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do solar photovoltaic installers get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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