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Compare solar panel installer licensing requirements across 51 US states and territories. Click any row to view that state's full licensing guide.
Avg. Median Salary
$46,557
across 51 states
Avg. Time to License
1 months
across 51 states
Avg. Initial Cost
$785
across 51 states
| State | Median Salary | Time to License | Initial Cost | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $39,200#49 | 1 mo | $825 | 1 mo |
| Alaska | $55,400#5 | 1 mo | $900 | 1 mo |
| Arizona | $44,600#29 | 1 mo | $1,000 | 1 mo |
| Arkansas | $38,400#50 | 1 mo | $775 | 1 mo |
| California | $55,800#3 | 1 mo | $1,030 | 1 mo |
| Colorado | $49,200#15 | 1 mo | $725 | 1 mo |
| Connecticut | $50,800#10 | 1 mo | $800 | 1 mo |
| Delaware | $46,200#25 | 1 mo | $725 | 1 mo |
| District of Columbia | $56,400#1 | 1 mo | $850 | 1 mo |
| Florida | $43,800#34 | 1 mo | $850 | 1 mo |
| Georgia | $42,600#41 | 1 mo | $725 | 1 mo |
| Hawaii | $54,200#7 | 1 mo | $950 | 1 mo |
| Idaho | $42,800#40 | 1 mo | $725 | 1 mo |
| Illinois | $50,200#12 | 1 mo | $800 | 1 mo |
| Indiana | $44,200#32 | 1 mo | $725 | 1 mo |
| Iowa | $43,400#36 | 1 mo | $725 | 1 mo |
| Kansas | $42,600#42 | 1 mo | $650 | 1 mo |
| Kentucky | $41,800#44 | 1 mo | $725 | 1 mo |
| Louisiana | $41,200#46 | 1 mo | $900 | 1 mo |
| Maine | $46,800#21 | 1 mo | $725 | 1 mo |
| Maryland | $50,400#11 | 1 mo | $850 | 1 mo |
| Massachusetts | $56,200#2 | 1 mo | $750 | 1 mo |
| Michigan | $46,400#24 | 1 mo | $725 | 1 mo |
| Minnesota | $49,800#13 | 1 mo | $800 | 1 mo |
| Mississippi | $37,600#51 | 1 mo | $850 | 1 mo |
| Missouri | $44,400#31 | 1 mo | $650 | 1 mo |
| Montana | $43,200#37 | 1 mo | $725 | 1 mo |
| Nebraska | $43,000#39 | 1 mo | $725 | 1 mo |
| Nevada | $48,400#18 | 1 mo | $950 | 1 mo |
| New Hampshire | $48,800#16 | 1 mo | $725 | 1 mo |
| New Jersey | $52,600#8 | 1 mo | $850 | 1 mo |
| New Mexico | $43,800#35 | 1 mo | $725 | 1 mo |
| New York | $54,400#6 | 1 mo | $850 | 1 mo |
| North Carolina | $44,800#28 | 1 mo | $800 | 1 mo |
| North Dakota | $44,200#33 | 1 mo | $725 | 1 mo |
| Ohio | $45,600#26 | 1 mo | $800 | 1 mo |
| Oklahoma | $40,800#47 | 1 mo | $725 | 1 mo |
| Oregon | $51,200#9 | 1 mo | $850 | 1 mo |
| Pennsylvania | $47,200#20 | 1 mo | $600 | 1 mo |
| Rhode Island | $49,600#14 | 1 mo | $775 | 1 mo |
| South Carolina | $42,200#43 | 1 mo | $850 | 1 mo |
| South Dakota | $41,600#45 | 1 mo | $725 | 1 mo |
| Tennessee | $43,200#38 | 1 mo | $850 | 1 mo |
| Texas | $46,800#22 | 1 mo | $725 | 1 mo |
| Utah | $45,400#27 | 1 mo | $800 | 1 mo |
| Vermont | $47,800#19 | 1 mo | $725 | 1 mo |
| Virginia | $48,600#17 | 1 mo | $850 | 1 mo |
| Washington | $55,600#4 | 1 mo | $800 | 1 mo |
| West Virginia | $39,800#48 | 1 mo | $725 | 1 mo |
| Wisconsin | $46,800#23 | 1 mo | $725 | 1 mo |
| Wyoming | $44,600#30 | 1 mo | $700 | 1 mo |
Salary data from BLS OEWS May 2024. Timeline and processing times derived from state licensing board requirements. Cost includes government application and exam fees (excludes education/training costs). Rankings use dense ranking — tied values share the same rank.