Solar Energy Installation Manager Salary in South Dakota: $81,500 Average

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Average base salary, South Dakota

$81,500 / year

≈ $6,800 per month · $39.18 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for South Dakota · median $80,500

25th percentile
$70,000Average
$81,50075th percentile
$91,000

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 (occupation group), with detailed role definition from O*NET, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Solar Energy Installation Manager salary by state

Alabama$73,500

Alaska$110,000

Arizona$83,000

Arkansas$68,000

California$107,500

Colorado$90,500

Connecticut$96,500

Delaware$87,500

District of Columbia$97,000

Florida$82,000

Georgia$84,500

Hawaii$106,500

Idaho$81,000

Illinois$107,000

Indiana$89,500

Iowa$83,500

Kansas$83,000

Kentucky$77,000

Louisiana$79,500

Maine$83,000

Maryland$87,000

Massachusetts$103,500

Michigan$86,000

Minnesota$98,500

Mississippi$75,000

Missouri$91,500

Montana$82,500

Nebraska$79,500

Nevada$93,500

New Hampshire$90,000

New Jersey$111,000

New Mexico$84,000

New York$102,500

North Carolina$80,000

North Dakota$98,000

Ohio$85,000

Oklahoma$79,500

Oregon$110,000

Pennsylvania$92,500

Rhode Island$101,000

South Carolina$80,500

South Dakota$81,500

Tennessee$79,500

Texas$79,500

Utah$84,000

Vermont$92,000

Virginia$84,500

Washington$120,000

West Virginia$90,000

Wisconsin$90,000

Wyoming$89,500

About this role

Solar Energy Installation Manager is a professional role within the function in the Construction and Extraction job family.

Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Solar Energy Installation Managers do

Typical education: Post-Secondary Certificate

Plan and coordinate installations of photovoltaic (PV) solar and solar thermal systems to ensure conformance to codes.
Supervise solar installers, technicians, and subcontractors for solar installation projects to ensure compliance with safety standards.
Estimate materials, equipment, and personnel needed for residential or commercial solar installation projects.
Prepare solar installation project proposals, quotes, budgets, or schedules.
Provide technical assistance to installers, technicians, or other solar professionals in areas such as solar electric systems, solar thermal systems, electrical systems, or mechanical systems.

Top skills: Time Management Monitoring Management of Personnel Resources Coordination Speaking Reading Comprehension

Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).

Solar Energy Installation Manager pay by experience level

Entry level$55,000

Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)

Early career$65,500

A few years in (about the 25th percentile)

Experienced$82,500

Mid-career median pay

Senior$105,000

Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)

Top earners$132,500

Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)

Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.

Job outlook

+5.3%

projected change in jobs, 2024–2034

74,400

projected openings per year

Growing about as fast as average

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.

Solar Energy Installation Manager salary by industry

Specialty Trade Contractors

345,140 workers

$90,000

Construction of Buildings

178,260 workers

$88,500

Building Equipment Contractors

148,850 workers

$100,500

Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

110,250 workers

$91,000

Nonresidential Building Construction

106,330 workers

$93,000

Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors

80,600 workers

$81,500

Residential Building Construction

71,930 workers

$82,000

Other Specialty Trade Contractors

62,160 workers

$82,500

Utility System Construction

59,130 workers

$89,500

Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS

58,900 workers

$83,500

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Solar Energy Installation Manager pays 38% above the average across 63 roles in the Construction and Extraction job family (family average $65,000).

Similar-paying roles in Construction and Extraction

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$89,500

Terrazzo Workers and Finishers$88,000

Pile Driver Operator$83,500

Boilermaker$83,000

Roof Bolters, Mining$81,000

Construction and Building Inspectors$80,500

Taper$75,000

Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$74,500

Electrician$74,000

Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining$73,500

Careers related to Solar Energy Installation Manager

First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$88,000

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$79,500

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$63,000

First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$65,000

Construction Manager$129,000

Energy Auditor$80,500

Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Solar Energy Installation Manager make?

The average base salary for a Solar Energy Installation Manager in the United States is $89,500 per year, or about $43.03 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $65,500 and $105,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Construction and Extraction roles?

The Construction and Extraction job family averages $65,000 across 63 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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