How much does a solar photovoltaic installer make in Los Angeles?
Median yearly pay for solar photovoltaic installers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $28.65 an hour or $4,967 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.65
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 22 of 50
- Jobs in the area
- 1,930
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,070 | $22.63 | |
| 25th | $48,840 | $23.48 | |
| Median | $59,600 | $28.65 | |
| 75th | $72,100 | $34.66 | |
| 90th | $85,340 | $41.03 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for solar photovoltaic installers.
| San Francisco, CA | $72,150 |
| San Jose, CA | $71,630 |
| 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 |
| Stockton, CA | $59,110 |
| Fresno, CA | $58,220 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $56,990 |
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How much does a solar photovoltaic installer make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $28.65 ($59,600 a year).
Do solar photovoltaic installers make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $59,600 against $53,140 nationally, 12% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $60,600, so Los Angeles pays 2% less.
Where does Los Angeles rank for solar photovoltaic installer pay?
22 of 50 metro areas with data.
How much does a solar photovoltaic installer make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,070 or less a year; the top 10% make $85,340 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.