Statewide pay Government data
Solar installers in Arizona earn a statewide median of $51,160 a year, 12% below the typical U.S. metro, ranking #14 of 32 states. About 1,280 people work in the trade statewide.
Statewide pay range
States ranked near Arizona
See all states on the solar installer overview.
Pay by city Government data
BLS publishes solar installer pay for 2 Arizona metros: Flagstaff and Phoenix.
| Metro | Median pay | Real pay | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhoenixARIZONA · AZ | $51,200 | $49,557 | 1,000 |
| FlagstaffARIZONA · AZ | $50,890 | $50,725 | 30 |
Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (metro-level). Real pay: BEA price parities, 2024. How we calculate
The job (national)
Assemble, install, or maintain solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on roofs or other structures in compliance with site assessment and schematics. May include measuring, cutting, assembling, and bolting structural framing and solar modules. May perform minor electrical work such as current checks.
Nationally, jobs are projected to grow 36.5% from 2025 to 2035, with about 4,200 openings a year. Typical training: moderate-term on-the-job training.
Nationally, solar installers have 101 injuries or illnesses serious enough to miss work per 10,000 full-time workers, 1.2× the rate for all jobs (87). The most common cause is falls, slips and trips.
What the work is like Government data
How often solar installers deal with each condition, from surveys of workers in the job.
Getting started usually takes some preparation (high school plus months of training).
O*NET 31.0 Work Context and Job Zones (U.S. Department of Labor), national.
Licensing in Arizona Official source
The main state licensing office in Arizona is the Arizona Registrar of Contractors. Licenses all trades by classification. It can point you to the right license for solar installers.
Official Arizona licensing site ↗
Requirements for solar installers vary by state and sometimes by city; always confirm with the official agency.
Union membership
In 2025, 4.1% of wage and salary workers in Arizona were union members, below the U.S. rate of about 10% (#45 of 51 states and D.C.), and 4.5% were covered by a union contract. These figures cover all jobs in the state, not only solar installers.
BLS Union Members, 2025 (Current Population Survey), table 5.
Cities in Arizona
All trades in Arizona.