☀️ Solar Installer License Requirements by State

Compare solar installer license requirements across all 50 states and DC — experience, exams, fees, and salary data.

Last updated 2026-05-08

By the numbers: 25 of 51 jurisdictions require a state-level solar installer license. Apprenticeship and Experience requirements range varies hours. Exam Application Fees range $100–$100. Most state Boards require Continuing Education at every Renewal cycle.

State	License Required	Experience	Exam Fee	Median Salary
ALAlabama	Not Required	—	—	$41,472
AKAlaska	Not Required	—	—	$59,110
AZArizona	Required	—	$100	$46,239
ARArkansas	Not Required	—	—	$40,042
CACalifornia	Required	—	$100	$65,784
COColorado	Required	—	$100	$51,483
CTConnecticut	Required	—	$100	$54,820
DEDelaware	Required	—	$100	$47,670
DCDistrict of Columbia	Required	—	$100	$61,017
FLFlorida	Required	—	$100	$45,763
GAGeorgia	Not Required	—	—	$44,333
HIHawaii	Required	—	$100	$64,354
IDIdaho	Not Required	—	—	$44,809
ILIllinois	Not Required	—	—	$50,053
INIndiana	Not Required	—	—	$43,379
IAIowa	Not Required	—	—	$42,426
KSKansas	Not Required	—	—	$42,426
KYKentucky	Not Required	—	—	$42,426
LALouisiana	Required	—	$100	$42,903
MEMaine	Not Required	—	—	$46,239
MDMaryland	Required	—	$100	$51,960
MAMassachusetts	Required	—	$100	$58,157
MIMichigan	Required	—	$100	$44,809
MNMinnesota	Required	—	$100	$49,576
MSMississippi	Not Required	—	—	$39,566
MOMissouri	Not Required	—	—	$42,903
MTMontana	Not Required	—	—	$45,763
NENebraska	Not Required	—	—	$42,903
NVNevada	Required	—	$100	$48,623
NHNew Hampshire	Not Required	—	—	$49,576
NJNew Jersey	Required	—	$100	$56,250
NMNew Mexico	Required	—	$100	$43,379
NYNew York	Required	—	$100	$61,971
NCNorth Carolina	Required	—	$100	$43,856
NDNorth Dakota	Not Required	—	—	$45,286
OHOhio	Not Required	—	—	$43,856
OKOklahoma	Not Required	—	—	$41,472
OROregon	Required	—	$100	$52,437
PAPennsylvania	Not Required	—	—	$46,716
RIRhode Island	Required	—	$100	$49,100
SCSouth Carolina	Required	—	$100	$43,379
SDSouth Dakota	Not Required	—	—	$41,949
TNTennessee	Not Required	—	—	$42,903
TXTexas	Required	—	$100	$44,809
UTUtah	Required	—	$100	$46,239
VTVermont	Not Required	—	—	$48,146
VAVirginia	Required	—	$100	$48,623
WAWashington	Required	—	$100	$56,250
WVWest Virginia	Not Required	—	—	$40,996
WIWisconsin	Not Required	—	—	$44,809
WYWyoming	Not Required	—	—	$45,286

Common questions about solar installer licensing

Do all states require a solar installer license?

No — 25 of 51 jurisdictions require a state-level solar installer license. The remainder license at the local or county level, or not at all. See the table above for the per-state breakdown.

How much does it cost to get a solar installer license?

Application fees across the states range $100–$100. Renewal fees and continuing education hours vary by jurisdiction — check the state-specific page for the exact numbers.

How many apprenticeship hours does a solar installer license typically require?

Required apprenticeship/work experience hours range varies across states, with most states requiring 2–4 years of supervised on-the-job training plus passing a board-administered exam.

Data last verified 2026. Salary data from BLS OEWS. Always verify with your state licensing board.