Solar installers in Arkansas: licensing, jobs, pay and local data
140 people work as solar installers in Arkansas, and the median pay is $48,910 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Arkansas ranks 18 of 27 states for median pay in this trade.
Figures last updated on .
- Jobs
- 140
- Median pay, a year
- $48,910
Solar installers in Arkansas: businesses and jobs
| Arkansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Jobs | 140 | 28,280 |
| Jobs per 1,000 jobs | 0.10 | — |
| Location quotient (1.00 = the national share) | 0.57 | 1.00 |
A location quotient above 1 means the trade’s share of all jobs is larger here than nationally.
What solar installers earn in Arkansas
| Arkansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Median pay, a year | $48,910 | $51,860 |
| Median pay, an hour | $23.51 | $24.93 |
| 10th percentile | $36,190 | $39,070 |
| 25th percentile | $38,730 | $46,040 |
| 75th percentile | $67,130 | $63,020 |
| 90th percentile | $73,550 | $80,150 |
| Average pay, a year | $53,450 | $57,380 |
The homes behind the work in Arkansas
| Arkansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Detached houses | 70.0% (±0.3 points) | 61.3% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 53.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.3% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 12.1% (±0.3 points) | 9.4% |
| Households that rent | 33.6% (±0.4 points) | 34.8% |
Licenses for solar installers in Arkansas
Arkansas sets its own licenses for this trade, and many cities and counties add their own; the US Department of Labor’s License Finder lists each license Arkansas requires and the agency that issues it.
Before work starts, the local building department says which permits the job needs and which license the person pulling them must hold.
Federal rules and model codes for solar installers
These federal rules apply to this work in every state, and the model codes below are adopted state by state; each is linked to its official text.
- OSHA fall protection in construction (29 CFR part 1926, subpart M)
- OSHA electrical safety in construction (29 CFR part 1926, subpart K)
- National Electrical Code (NFPA 70)
Business counts are establishments: a company with offices in two counties is counted in each.
Jobs and pay are for the occupation in every industry, so they include people employed by builders, property managers and governments as well as by contractors.
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Questions about Arkansas
How much do solar installers make in Arkansas?
The median pay for solar installers in Arkansas is $48,910 a year, against $51,860 nationally (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
How many solar installers work in Arkansas?
140 people work as solar installers in Arkansas, by the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ May 2024 count of jobs.
Do solar installers need a license in Arkansas?
Arkansas sets its own licenses for this trade, and many cities and counties add their own; the US Department of Labor’s License Finder lists each license Arkansas requires and the agency that issues it.
Sources
- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024
- License Finder: solar installers in Arkansas (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- OSHA fall protection in construction (29 CFR part 1926, subpart M)
- OSHA electrical safety in construction (29 CFR part 1926, subpart K)
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Figures are published by the US Census Bureau and the US Bureau of Labor Statistics; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them. Rules are summarized from their official text, which governs; this page is not legal advice, and a state or city may add requirements of its own.
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