How much does a solar photovoltaic installer make in San Francisco?
Median yearly pay for solar photovoltaic installers in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $34.69 an hour or $6,013 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.69
- Vs. national median
- +36%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 50
- Jobs in the area
- 710
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,040 | $26.46 | |
| 25th | $59,010 | $28.37 | |
| Median | $72,150 | $34.69 | |
| 75th | $76,990 | $37.01 | |
| 90th | $97,100 | $46.68 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for solar photovoltaic installers.
| 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 |
| 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 San Francisco?
The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $34.69 ($72,150 a year).
Do solar photovoltaic installers make more in San Francisco than the national average?
Yes: $72,150 against $53,140 nationally, 36% more.
How does San Francisco compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $60,600, so San Francisco pays 19% more.
Where does San Francisco rank for solar photovoltaic installer pay?
2 of 50 metro areas with data.
How much does a solar photovoltaic installer make starting out in San Francisco?
The lowest-paid 10% make $55,040 or less a year; the top 10% make $97,100 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.