Trades & Labor Lake Charles, LA Pop. 80,000

Solar Installer Salary in Lake Charles, Louisiana

The median solar installer salary in Lake Charles, LA is $43,380 per year, which is 9% below the national median and 5.2% below the Louisiana state average.

City Median
$43,380
vs State Avg
$-2,383
vs National
$-4,290
Cost of Living
86%

Solar Installer Salary in Lake Charles by Experience

In Lake Charles, an entry-level solar installer earns around $30,940, while experienced professionals earn up to $61,880 per year. The local cost of living index is 86% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$30,940
$-3,060 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$44,590
$-4,410 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$61,880
$-6,120 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Lake Charles, LA

Percentile Lake Charles
10th Percentile $29,120
25th Percentile $34,580
Median (50th) $43,380
75th Percentile $54,600
90th Percentile $65,520

Solar Installer Salary in Other Louisiana Cities

New Orleans, LA
$49,100
Pop. 383,997
Baton Rouge, LA
$46,240
Pop. 227,470
Lafayette, LA
$44,333
Pop. 121,374
Shreveport, LA
$42,903
Pop. 187,593

How to Become a Solar Installer in Lake Charles

Education

Most solar installer positions require a high school diploma. Lake Charles and the surrounding Louisiana area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Solar PV SystemsElectricalRoofingSafetyBlueprint ReadingNEC Code

Job Outlook

Nationally, solar installer employment is projected to grow 22% over the next decade (much faster than average). Demand in Lake Charles may vary based on local industry and population growth.