EnergyUpdated Q1 2025No state income tax

Solar Installer Salary
in Seattle, WA

Install, maintain, and repair solar panel systems for residential and commercial properties. Median salary in Seattle: $61K/year. Data from BLS, O*NET, and H-1B disclosures.

Median salary
$61K
per year
Take-home: $43K

Salary range in Seattle

Entry level (25th)$50,000
Median (50th)$61,000
Senior (75th)$80,000
Top earner (90th)$104,000

Source: BLS OES 2026, H-1B DOL Disclosures Q1 2026. Figures represent annual base salary in Seattle, Washington.

Key facts for Seattle

Median salary
$61K
annual
Take-home pay
$43K
after fed/state tax
COL index
150
100 = US avg
State income tax
None
Texas advantage!
Avg 1BR rent
$2,200
per month
YoY growth
+22%
salary trend

Salary forecast: Seattle Solar Installer to 2030

Based on BLS 2022–2032 Employment Projections and WEF Future of Jobs Report 2025. At current growth rates, median salary reaches $61K by 2030.

Salary trend & forecast — Seattle

Historical (2019–2025) + projected to 2030 based on BLS growth rates

HistoricalProjected
Solar Installer salary trend 2019–2030PROJECTED →$51K$56K$60K$65K$69K201920212023202520272029
2026
$63K
projected
2027
$64K
projected
2028
$66K
projected
2029
$67K
projected
2030
$69K
projected

Projections based on BLS Employment Projections 2022–2032 CAGR and WEF Jobs Report 2025. Not financial advice.

YearProjected median salaryvs today
2027 projected$61,000+$0
2028 projected$61,000+$0
2029 projected$61,000+$0
2030 projected$61,000+$0

Projections use compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from BLS occupational outlook data. Actual salaries may vary.

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Solar Installer Salary in Seattle, Washington: Complete Guide (2026)

The median Solar Installer salary in Seattle, WA is $61,000 per year as of Q1 2025. This figure represents the midpoint of all reported compensation for this role in the Seattle–WA metropolitan area, based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics, H-1B visa disclosures from the Department of Labor, and O*NET occupational data.

Salary range for Solar Installer in Seattle

Entry-level Solar Installers in Seattle with 0–2 years of experience typically earn between $50,000 and $61,000 annually. Mid-career professionals with 3–7 years command $61,000 to $80,000, while senior-level practitioners with 8+ years of experience regularly earn $80,000 to $104,000 or more.

Cost of living in Seattle for Solar Installers

Seattle has a cost of living index of 150 compared to the US national average of 100. Seattle's cost of living is above the US average, so the salary figures above reflect local market rates. Crucially, Washington has no state income tax — giving Seattle-based Solar Installers an immediate 3–5% take-home pay advantage over workers in states like California (9.3%) or New York (6.85%).

Education requirements for Solar Installer

Trade certification; NABCEP certification. 0% of these roles offer some remote flexibility.

Solar Installer salary in nearby cities

CityMedian salaryCOL index
Seattle (current)$61K150
Spokane95
Tacoma128
Vancouver118
Bellevue175
Kirkland162