How much does a solar photovoltaic installer make in San Diego?
$61,340a year
Median yearly pay for solar photovoltaic installers in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area. That is $29.49 an hour or $5,112 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.49
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among cities
- 12 of 50
- Jobs in the area
- 550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,590Median: $61,340Highest 10%: $80,650
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,590 | $22.88 | |
| 25th | $51,130 | $24.58 | |
| Median | $61,340 | $29.49 | |
| 75th | $72,800 | $35.00 | |
| 90th | $80,650 | $38.77 |
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 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 |
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Salaries for every job in San Diego, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a solar photovoltaic installer make an hour in San Diego?
The median hourly pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area is $29.49 ($61,340 a year).
Do solar photovoltaic installers make more in San Diego than the national average?
Yes: $61,340 against $53,140 nationally, 15% more.
How does San Diego compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $60,600, so San Diego pays 1% more.
Where does San Diego rank for solar photovoltaic installer pay?
12 of 50 metro areas with data.
How much does a solar photovoltaic installer make starting out in San Diego?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,590 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,650 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.