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Solar Photovoltaic Installers Salary in California
Ranked #6 of 32 · CA
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of solar photovoltaic installerss in California earn between $47,070 and $83,770. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean solar photovoltaic installers salary in California is $63,280, about 9.3% above the U.S. average ($57,900). That works out to roughly $30/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in California
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $72,150 | $72,470 | 710 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $71,630 | $72,270 | 280 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $69,550 | $74,210 | 40 |
| Salinas, CA | $62,260 | $65,860 | — |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $61,810 | $66,410 | 100 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $61,340 | $63,340 | 550 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | $61,020 | $62,120 | 100 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $60,050 | $60,510 | 790 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do solar photovoltaic installers make in California?
The median solar photovoltaic installers salary in California is $60,600 per year (mean $63,280), and about 80% earn between $47,070 and $83,770.
How much do solar photovoltaic installers make per hour in California?
Roughly $30 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $63,280 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is California a high-paying state for solar photovoltaic installers?
California ranks #6 of 32 states for solar photovoltaic installers pay. Its mean salary of $63,280 is about 9.3% above the U.S. average of $57,900.
Which metro areas in California pay solar photovoltaic installers the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in California for solar photovoltaic installers are San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA ($72,150), San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($71,630), Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA ($69,550), by median annual wage.