What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Solar Cell?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Solar Cell jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Hanley Hills, MO (25.0% above average), followed by Nome, AK and Berkeley, CA. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Hanley Hills, MO $97,519 $8,126 $1,875 $46.88 Nome, AK $96,758 $8,063 $1,860 $46.52 Berkeley, CA $95,506 $7,958 $1,836 $45.92 Sitka, AK $93,964 $7,830 $1,807 $45.17 San Francisco, CA $91,897 $7,658 $1,767 $44.18 Santa Clara, CA $91,606 $7,633 $1,761 $44.04 Livermore, CA $91,492 $7,624 $1,759 $43.99 San Jose, CA $91,415 $7,617 $1,757 $43.95 Santa Cruz, CA $90,063 $7,505 $1,731 $43.30 Arlington, VA $89,877 $7,489 $1,728 $43.21

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Q: How much does a Solar Cell make?

The average annual pay for a solar cell in the United States is $78,000 a year — that works out to approximately $37.50 an hour. The middle 80% of Solar Cells earn between $40,000 (10th percentile) and $111,000 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

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Solar Cell Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$78,000

Columbus

Ohio

$75,340

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How much does a Solar Cell make?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average annual pay for a Solar Cell in the United States is $78,000 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $37.50 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,500/week or $6,500/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $115,500 and as low as $36,500, the majority of Solar Cell salaries currently range between $43,000 (25th percentile) to $99,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $111,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Solar Cell varies greatly (by as much as 56000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Solar Cell in your area makes on average $75,340 per year, or $2,660 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $78,000. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Solar Cell salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Solar Cell jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Solar Cell Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Solar Cell job is above the national average. Topping the list is Hanley Hills, MO, , with Nome, AK, and Berkeley, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Berkeley, CA, beats the national average by $17,506 (22.4%), and Hanley Hills, MO, furthers that trend with another $19,519 (25.0%) above the $78,000 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Solar Cell appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 8% between Hanley Hills, MO, and Arlington, VA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Solar Cell role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Hanley Hills, MO	$97,519	$8,126	$1,875	$46.88
Nome, AK	$96,758	$8,063	$1,860	$46.52
Berkeley, CA	$95,506	$7,958	$1,836	$45.92
Sitka, AK	$93,964	$7,830	$1,807	$45.17
San Francisco, CA	$91,897	$7,658	$1,767	$44.18
Santa Clara, CA	$91,606	$7,633	$1,761	$44.04
Livermore, CA	$91,492	$7,624	$1,759	$43.99
San Jose, CA	$91,415	$7,617	$1,757	$43.95
Santa Cruz, CA	$90,063	$7,505	$1,731	$43.30
Arlington, VA	$89,877	$7,489	$1,728	$43.21

What are Top 0 Best Paying Related Solar Cell Jobs in the U.S.

Analyzing some similar jobs related to the Solar Cell job category, we found that related job jobs have average salaries similar than Solar Cell jobs.

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Infographic detailing Solar Cell salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $78,000 per year or $37.50 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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