How much does a solar photovoltaic installer make in California?
$60,600a year
Median yearly pay for solar photovoltaic installers in California. That is $29.13 an hour or $5,050 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.13
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 32
- Jobs in the state
- 6,830
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,070Median: $60,600Highest 10%: $83,770
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,070 | $22.63 | |
| 25th | $50,140 | $24.11 | |
| Median | $60,600 | $29.13 | |
| 75th | $72,660 | $34.93 | |
| 90th | $83,770 | $40.27 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $72,150 |
| San Jose, CA | $71,630 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $69,550 |
| Salinas, CA | $62,260 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $61,810 |
| San Diego, CA | $61,340 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $61,020 |
| Riverside, CA | $60,050 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $59,960 |
| Sacramento, CA | $59,930 |
| Modesto, CA | $59,920 |
| Oxnard, CA | $59,650 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $59,600 |
| Stockton, CA | $59,110 |
| Fresno, CA | $58,220 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $56,990 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for solar photovoltaic installers.
| 5. Ohio | $62,400 |
| 6. Washington | $61,630 |
| 7. Maine | $61,210 |
| 8. California | $60,600 |
| 9. Illinois | $59,630 |
| 10. Massachusetts | $59,180 |
| 11. Iowa | $56,740 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a solar photovoltaic installer make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $29.13 ($60,600 a year).
Do solar photovoltaic installers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $60,600 against $53,140 nationally, 14% more.
Where does California rank for solar photovoltaic installer pay?
California ranks 8 of 32 states.
Which city in California pays solar photovoltaic installers the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $72,150 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.