Pay to market: entry-level installers earn $18-$24/hour, mid-level $24-$32, senior installers who can handle full vehicles solo $32-$45, and elite color-change specialists $45-$60+. Run a paid trial install at your standard rate before committing, then plan a 3-4 week ramp from shadowing to a first solo vehicle. Full process: wraptor.io/blog/how-to-hire-first-wrap-installer.