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Solar Photovoltaic Installers Salary in Puerto Rico

The median pay for a solar photovoltaic installers in Puerto Rico is $24,540/year ($11.8/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $21K at the entry level to $29K for experienced workers.

$25K
Median annual
$11.8/hr
Hourly rate
$21K
Entry level (10th %)
$29K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $25K get you in Puerto Rico?

Estimated monthly take-home$1,809/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,412/mo
Rent as % of take-home78.1% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$24,540/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$397/mo

About solar photovoltaic installers

Education: High school diploma or equivalent
U.S. employed: 28,280
Puerto Rico employed: 1,430
Category: Construction & Trades

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Puerto Rico

Bar chart showing Solar Photovoltaic Installers salary percentiles in Puerto Rico: 10th percentile $21,160, 25th percentile $21,160, median $24,540, 75th percentile $27,380, 90th percentile $29,270. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$21K25th$21KMedian$25K75th$27K90th$29K
Bar chart showing Solar Photovoltaic Installers salary percentiles in Puerto Rico: 10th percentile $21,160, 25th percentile $21,160, median $24,540, 75th percentile $27,380, 90th percentile $29,270. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level solar photovoltaic installers (10th percentile) start around $21K. Mid-career wages sit at $25K. Top earners bring in $29K or more, a $8K spread from bottom to top.

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Solar Photovoltaic Installers pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
Rhode Island$104K+100%N/A
Nevada$66K+27%170
New Jersey$65K+25%1,280
Vermont$64K+24%60
Hawaii$63K+21%370
California$61K+17%8,970
Oregon$59K+13%240
Maryland$58K+13%490
Kansas$57K+10%N/A
Massachusetts$55K+6%N/A
Michigan$55K+6%90
Ohio$54K+3%N/A
New York$53K+2%N/A
Arizona$50K-3%1,360
South Carolina$49K-5%270
Pennsylvania$49K-6%650
Arkansas$49K-6%140
Wisconsin$48K-7%230
Virginia$48K-7%1,110
Utah$48K-8%540
North Carolina$47K-9%730
New Mexico$46K-11%200
Florida$46K-11%1,940
Texas$46K-12%5,370
Illinois$45K-13%200
Indiana$39K-25%660
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Showing 1–10 of 26 states

BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small

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Frequently asked questions

How much do solar photovoltaic installers make in Puerto Rico?

The median is $24,540 a year, that works out to about $12 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $21,160, and experienced solar photovoltaic installers can clear $29,270. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $25K enough to live in Puerto Rico?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $1,809/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,412/month, which eats 78.1% 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 Puerto Rico?

Puerto Rico 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 $24,540 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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