How much does a solar photovoltaic installer make in Riverside?
Median yearly pay for solar photovoltaic installers in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area. That is $28.87 an hour or $5,004 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.87
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 15 of 50
- Jobs in the area
- 790
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,670 | $22.44 | |
| 25th | $50,650 | $24.35 | |
| Median | $60,050 | $28.87 | |
| 75th | $64,000 | $30.77 | |
| 90th | $77,440 | $37.23 |
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 |
| 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 |
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How much does a solar photovoltaic installer make an hour in Riverside?
The median hourly pay in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area is $28.87 ($60,050 a year).
Do solar photovoltaic installers make more in Riverside than the national average?
Yes: $60,050 against $53,140 nationally, 13% more.
How does Riverside compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $60,600, so Riverside pays 1% less.
Where does Riverside rank for solar photovoltaic installer pay?
15 of 50 metro areas with data.
How much does a solar photovoltaic installer make starting out in Riverside?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,670 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,440 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.