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Solar Installer in Kansas: Salary, License Requirements, and How to Start

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Solar installers in Kansas earn a statewide median of $49,990, with wide variation by city and experience. Here is the real wage data, the exact Kansas licensing picture, and where to train.

What Solar installers Earn in Kansas (May 2025)

Kansas median pay: $49,990 (May 2025)
Starting range (10th percentile): $41,920
Experienced (75th percentile): $56,370
Top earners (90th percentile): $61,630
Employed in Kansas: Not published (BLS suppressed)
U.S. median (for comparison): $51,860 (May 2024)

Wages vary substantially by metro. Median annual pay for solar installers in major Kansas markets:

Kansas City: $49,990

What That Pay Is Worth in Kansas

Prices in Kansas run about 10% below the national average (cost-of-living index 90.1 vs a U.S. baseline of 100, 2024), so the $49,990 median stretches to roughly $55,483 in national buying-power terms.

Kansas License and Certification Requirements

No solar-specific license; NABCEP certification is the credential — regulated by the No dedicated Kansas license — PV electrical work falls under local electrical licensing.

Kansas has no standalone solar license; the electrical portion of PV work is done by/under locally licensed electricians.
Start as an installer/helper with a solar company to learn the trade.
Earn the NABCEP PV Installation Professional credential to advance.

Official requirements: No dedicated Kansas license — PV electrical work falls under local electrical licensing →

Training in Kansas

Kansas's solar market is growing alongside its renewable-energy leadership. Pairing solar with electrical experience opens the best-paid roles.

Where Solar installers Work in Kansas

Real Kansas power plants that employ solar installers include:

High Banks Wind — Belleville
Flat Ridge 2 Wind Energy LLC — Zenda
Wpwp — Wellington
Neosho Ridge Wind Energy Center — Galesburg
Irish Creek Wind — Frankfort
Soldier Creek Wind — Corning

Is This the Right Move for You?

Best for: People who want fast entry into energy work and can handle roofs and outdoor labor.

Think twice if: You need high starting pay, indoor work, or stable hours from day one.

Why it's resilient: Installation is physical and local, though the work can be sensitive to incentives and construction cycles.

First Steps

Find local installers hiring helpers and compare NABCEP-aligned training options.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do solar installers make in Kansas?

The median wage for solar installers in Kansas is $49,990 per year (May 2025, BLS). Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $41,920, and top earners (90th percentile) make about $61,630. Pay varies by metro and years of experience.

What license or certification do you need to become a Solar Installer in Kansas?

No solar-specific license; NABCEP certification is the credential, overseen by the No dedicated Kansas license — PV electrical work falls under local electrical licensing. Kansas has no standalone solar license; the electrical portion of PV work is done by/under locally licensed electricians.

Is being a Solar Installer a good career in Kansas?

Installation is physical and local, though the work can be sensitive to incentives and construction cycles.

Which Kansas metros pay solar installers the most?

Among Kansas metro areas, Kansas City leads at $49,990. Local pay tracks regional demand and cost of living, so the highest-paying metro isn't always the best net move.

Sources and Verification

Wage data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025), Kansas statewide and metro estimates for SOC 47-2231. Licensing summary compiled from the No dedicated Kansas license — PV electrical work falls under local electrical licensing (2026-06-11). Requirements change — always confirm current rules with the board and verify program costs and outcomes before enrolling.

BLS Occupational Outlook · O*NET Kansas wages · Kansas licensing/certification source

Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities; Employer lists from CMS Provider of Services, the FAA Part 145 directory, EIA Form 860, and USGS/state EMS registries (2026).

Pay percentiles describe current workers, not entry-level offers; training costs and local demand vary, so verify locally before committing money or quitting a job.