How much does an installation make in California?
$51,230a year
Median yearly pay for installations in California. That is $24.63 an hour or $4,269 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.63
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 23,630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,740Median: $51,230Highest 10%: $80,530
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,740 | $18.63 | |
| 25th | $44,520 | $21.40 | |
| Median | $51,230 | $24.63 | |
| 75th | $63,190 | $30.38 | |
| 90th | $80,530 | $38.72 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $58,200 |
| San Francisco, CA | $58,140 |
| Vallejo, CA | $57,520 |
| Napa, CA | $57,290 |
| Merced, CA | $52,980 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $51,240 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $50,880 |
| Salinas, CA | $50,780 |
| San Diego, CA | $50,560 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $50,330 |
| Oxnard, CA | $50,240 |
| Sacramento, CA | $49,610 |
| Modesto, CA | $49,370 |
| Riverside, CA | $48,670 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $48,460 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $47,960 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $47,780 |
| Yuba City, CA | $47,230 |
| Redding, CA | $47,200 |
| Stockton, CA | $47,120 |
| Fresno, CA | $46,680 |
| Hanford, CA | $45,190 |
| Visalia, CA | $43,430 |
| Chico, CA | $41,360 |
| El Centro, CA | $39,550 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for installations.
| 15. Missouri | $52,000 |
| 16. Idaho | $51,680 |
| 17. Kentucky | $51,310 |
| 18. California | $51,230 |
| 19. Kansas | $51,060 |
| 20. Vermont | $51,030 |
| 21. Colorado | $50,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an installation make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $24.63 ($51,230 a year).
Do installations make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $51,230 against $49,230 nationally, 4% more.
Where does California rank for installation pay?
California ranks 18 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays installations the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $58,200 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.