Trades & Labor Shreveport, LA Pop. 187,593

Solar Installer Salary in Shreveport, Louisiana

The median solar installer salary in Shreveport, LA is $42,903 per year, which is 10% below the national median and 6.2% below the Louisiana state average.

City Median
$42,903
vs State Avg
$-2,860
vs National
$-4,767
Cost of Living
85%

Solar Installer Salary in Shreveport by Experience

In Shreveport, an entry-level solar installer earns around $30,600, while experienced professionals earn up to $61,200 per year. The local cost of living index is 85% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$30,600
$-3,400 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$44,100
$-4,900 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$61,200
$-6,800 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Shreveport, LA

Percentile Shreveport
10th Percentile $28,800
25th Percentile $34,200
Median (50th) $42,903
75th Percentile $54,000
90th Percentile $64,800

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
Lake Charles, LA
$43,380
Pop. 80,000

How to Become a Solar Installer in Shreveport

Education

Most solar installer positions require a high school diploma. Shreveport 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 Shreveport may vary based on local industry and population growth.