How much does an installation make in San Francisco?
$58,140a year
Median yearly pay for installations in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $27.95 an hour or $4,845 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.95
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among cities
- 35 of 354
- Jobs in the area
- 2,620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,540Median: $58,140Highest 10%: $93,750
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,540 | $20.45 | |
| 25th | $47,400 | $22.79 | |
| Median | $58,140 | $27.95 | |
| 75th | $71,220 | $34.24 | |
| 90th | $93,750 | $45.07 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for installations.
| San Jose, CA | $58,200 |
| 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 |
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Salaries for every job in San Francisco, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does an installation make an hour in San Francisco?
The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $27.95 ($58,140 a year).
Do installations make more in San Francisco than the national average?
Yes: $58,140 against $49,230 nationally, 18% more.
How does San Francisco compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $51,230, so San Francisco pays 13% more.
Where does San Francisco rank for installation pay?
35 of 354 metro areas with data.
How much does an installation make starting out in San Francisco?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,540 or less a year; the top 10% make $93,750 or more.
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.