How much does a solar photovoltaic installer make in Sacramento?
$59,930a year
Median yearly pay for solar photovoltaic installers in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $28.81 an hour or $4,994 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.81
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 18 of 50
- Jobs in the area
- 700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,440Median: $59,930Highest 10%: $80,540
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,440 | $20.88 | |
| 25th | $48,420 | $23.28 | |
| Median | $59,930 | $28.81 | |
| 75th | $65,420 | $31.45 | |
| 90th | $80,540 | $38.72 |
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 |
| 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 |
Related jobs in Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Pile Driver Operator | $124,700 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $104,000 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $96,860 |
| Insulation Worker | $93,960 |
| Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator | $91,650 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $77,760 |
| Electrician | $74,830 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $74,820 |
| Carpenter | $74,440 |
| Pipelayer | $73,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a solar photovoltaic installer make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $28.81 ($59,930 a year).
Do solar photovoltaic installers make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $59,930 against $53,140 nationally, 13% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $60,600, so Sacramento pays 1% less.
Where does Sacramento rank for solar photovoltaic installer pay?
18 of 50 metro areas with data.
How much does a solar photovoltaic installer make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,540 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.