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Installer salary
Average installer salary
$39,799
How much does an installer make?
The average installer salary in the United States is $39,799. Installer salaries typically range between $31,000 and $50,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for installers is $19.13 per hour.
Installer salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Installers earn the highest average salary in Washington.
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Where can an Installer earn more?
Installer Salaries By Experience Level
Experience Level  | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level installer | $24,200 | $11.64 |
| Mid-level installer | $37,600 | $18.09 |
| Senior-level installer | $48,900 | $23.52 |
Installer salary estimates from across the web
Average installer salary by state
Highest paying states for installers
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indiana | $45,305 | $21.78 |
| 2 | Washington | $48,939 | $23.53 |
| 3 | Connecticut | $44,665 | $21.47 |
| 4 | Minnesota | $46,938 | $22.57 |
| 5 | Missouri | $42,668 | $20.51 |
| 6 | North Dakota | $41,754 | $20.07 |
| 7 | Illinois | $43,154 | $20.75 |
| 8 | Wyoming | $44,459 | $21.37 |
| 9 | California | $46,036 | $22.13 |
| 10 | Oregon | $43,629 | $20.98 |
| 11 | Colorado | $42,290 | $20.33 |
| 12 | Montana | $40,997 | $19.71 |
| 13 | Ohio | $42,413 | $20.39 |
| 14 | Nevada | $41,347 | $19.88 |
| 15 | Tennessee | $38,065 | $18.30 |
| 16 | Wisconsin | $42,915 | $20.63 |
| 17 | New Jersey | $44,418 | $21.35 |
| 18 | New York | $43,600 | $20.96 |
| 19 | Pennsylvania | $42,470 | $20.42 |
| 20 | District of Columbia | $48,772 | $23.45 |
| 21 | Iowa | $39,720 | $19.10 |
| 22 | Michigan | $41,679 | $20.04 |
| 23 | Rhode Island | $42,350 | $20.36 |
| 24 | Virginia | $41,934 | $20.16 |
| 25 | Vermont | $42,392 | $20.38 |
| 26 | Delaware | $41,916 | $20.15 |
| 27 | Massachusetts | $43,417 | $20.87 |
| 28 | Arizona | $39,818 | $19.14 |
| 29 | Alabama | $37,383 | $17.97 |
| 30 | Maryland | $42,147 | $20.26 |
| 31 | Alaska | $42,120 | $20.25 |
| 32 | Arkansas | $36,311 | $17.46 |
| 33 | New Hampshire | $40,632 | $19.53 |
| 34 | Georgia | $36,652 | $17.62 |
| 35 | Maine | $37,167 | $17.87 |
| 36 | Utah | $35,471 | $17.05 |
| 37 | Kentucky | $37,768 | $18.16 |
| 38 | South Dakota | $37,974 | $18.26 |
| 39 | Oklahoma | $35,447 | $17.04 |
| 40 | Louisiana | $34,072 | $16.38 |
| 41 | Mississippi | $33,280 | $16.00 |
| 42 | Idaho | $33,540 | $16.13 |
| 43 | Nebraska | $36,021 | $17.32 |
| 44 | Kansas | $35,391 | $17.01 |
| 45 | Texas | $35,164 | $16.91 |
| 46 | South Carolina | $32,561 | $15.65 |
| 47 | North Carolina | $34,215 | $16.45 |
| 48 | Florida | $31,793 | $15.29 |
| 49 | West Virginia | $31,652 | $15.22 |
| 50 | New Mexico | $30,459 | $14.64 |
| 51 | Hawaii | $33,538 | $16.12 |
Highest paying cities for installers
The highest-paying cities for installers are Seattle, WA, Sacramento, CA, and Minneapolis, MN.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle, WA | $48,971 | $23.54 |
| 2 | Sacramento, CA | $48,016 | $23.08 |
| 3 | Minneapolis, MN | $46,883 | $22.54 |
| 4 | Indianapolis, IN | $45,029 | $21.65 |
| 5 | New York, NY | $43,680 | $21.00 |
| 6 | Portland, OR | $43,620 | $20.97 |
| 7 | Cleveland, OH | $43,348 | $20.84 |
| 8 | Chicago, IL | $43,339 | $20.84 |
| 9 | Milwaukee, WI | $42,994 | $20.67 |
| 10 | Kansas City, MO | $42,868 | $20.61 |
| 11 | Lancaster, PA | $42,505 | $20.44 |
| 12 | Denver, CO | $42,337 | $20.35 |
| 13 | Frederick, MD | $42,208 | $20.29 |
| 14 | Las Vegas, NV | $41,217 | $19.82 |
| 15 | Peoria, AZ | $39,933 | $19.20 |
| 16 | Sioux Falls, SD | $38,073 | $18.30 |
| 17 | Knoxville, TN | $38,029 | $18.28 |
| 18 | Portland, ME | $37,337 | $17.95 |
| 19 | Atlanta, GA | $36,703 | $17.65 |
| 20 | Omaha, NE | $36,091 | $17.35 |
Installers are the most in-demand in these five cities:
Installer salary details
An installer's salary ranges from $31,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $50,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is an installer's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $50,000 | $4,167 | $24 |
| 75th Percentile | $45,000 | $3,750 | $22 |
| Average | $39,799 | $3,317 | $19 |
| 25th Percentile | $34,000 | $2,833 | $16 |
| 10th Percentile | $31,000 | $2,583 | $15 |
Highest paying installer jobs
The highest paying types of installers are lead installer, installer/lead technician, and lead carpenter.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter/Labour | $36,131 | $3,011 | $17.37 | 27,472 |
| Apprentice Carpenter | $37,902 | $3,159 | $18.22 | 17,370 |
| Lead Carpenter | $49,228 | $4,102 | $23.67 | 6,359 |
| Builder | $33,117 | $2,760 | $15.92 | 4,074 |
| Framer | $34,298 | $2,858 | $16.49 | 5,247 |
| Installation And Service Technician | $37,202 | $3,100 | $17.89 | 125,640 |
Top companies hiring installers now:
Which companies pay installers the most?
Installer salaries at Pella and Softpath System are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average installer salary at companies like BD and Leidos are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pella | $62,514 | $30.05 |
| 2 | Softpath System | $56,104 | $26.97 |
| 3 | BD | $51,281 | $24.65 |
| 4 | Leidos | $51,083 | $24.56 |
| 5 | Johnson Controls | $50,559 | $24.31 |
| 6 | University of California-Berkeley | $49,877 | $23.98 |
| 7 | Ameresco | $49,366 | $23.73 |
| 8 | Northrop Grumman | $48,646 | $23.39 |
| 9 | CenterPoint Energy | $48,633 | $23.38 |
| 10 | Bellingham Marine | $48,372 | $23.26 |
| 11 | Cc Meyers | $48,141 | $23.14 |
| 12 | Clear Channel Airport | $47,548 | $22.86 |
| 13 | PC Construction | $47,219 | $22.70 |
| 14 | PepsiCo | $47,166 | $22.68 |
| 15 | NRG Energy | $47,093 | $22.64 |
| 16 | SpaceX | $46,931 | $22.56 |
| 17 | Epperson & Company | $46,780 | $22.49 |
| 18 | Auto-Chlor Services | $46,591 | $22.40 |
| 19 | Precision Walls | $46,443 | $22.33 |
| 20 | Steris | $46,121 | $22.17 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Installer salary by industry
The average installer salary varies across industries:
- The average installer salary in the technology industry is $40,956, the highest of any industry.
- The average installer salary in the finance industry is $40,947.
- Installers in the retail industry earn an average salary of $36,810, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for installers
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | $40,956 | $19.69 |
| 2 | Telecommunication | $40,947 | $19.69 |
| 3 | Construction | $40,743 | $19.59 |
| 4 | Manufacturing | $40,070 | $19.26 |
| 5 | Finance | $38,954 | $18.73 |
| 6 | Professional | $38,086 | $18.31 |
| 7 | Retail | $36,810 | $17.70 |
High Paying Installer Jobs
Installer salary trends
The average installer salary has risen by $7,643 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average installer earned $32,156 annually, but today, they earn $39,799 a year. That works out to a 14% change in pay for installers over the last decade.
Compare installer salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average installer salary over time
Compare installer salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
- National Average
- Knoxville, TN
Installer salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $39,800 | $19.13 | +2.4% |
| 2024 | $38,800 | $18.67 | +3.6% |
| 2023 | $37,400 | $18.00 | +3.0% |
| 2022 | $36,300 | $17.45 | +3.5% |
| 2021 | $35,000 | $16.85 | +3.5% |
Recently added installer salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claytonhomes | Installer I-Candler | Boone, NC | 12/17/2024 | $31,305 |
| Cintas Corporation | New Account Installer | Saint Paul, MN | 12/16/2024 | $43,973 |
| Installed Building Products | Shower Enclosure Installer | Addison, IL | 12/16/2024 | $37,566 |
| Hometeam Pest Defense | Installer | Lakeland, FL | 12/16/2024 | $35,479 |
| Lakeshore Learning | Classroom Installer | Newark, NJ | 12/16/2024 | $41,740 |
| Lakeshore Learning | Classroom Installer | Bridgeport, CT | 12/16/2024 | $41,740 |
| Lakeshore Learning | Classroom Installer | Seattle, WA | 12/16/2024 | $41,740 |
| Lakeshore Learning | Classroom Installer | Milwaukee, WI | 12/16/2024 | $41,740 |
| Nebraska Furniture Mart, Inc. | Installer-Countertops | Des Moines, IA | 12/16/2024 | $38,735 |
| Motive Companies | Rack Installer | Anaheim, CA | 12/16/2024 | $39,653 |
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