How much does a solar photovoltaic installer make in Santa Rosa?

$61,810a year

Median yearly pay for solar photovoltaic installers in the Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA metro area. That is $29.72 an hour or $5,151 a month.

Hourly: $29.72
Vs. national median: +16%
Rank among cities: 10 of 50
Jobs in the area: 100

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $49,100Median: $61,810Highest 10%: $93,130

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$49,100	$23.61
25th	$57,330	$27.56
Median	$61,810	$29.72
75th	$76,850	$36.95
90th	$93,130	$44.77

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
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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Related jobs in Santa Rosa

Same field, median yearly pay.

Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator	$105,100
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker	$103,600
Construction and Building Inspector	$102,100
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer	$82,650
Carpenter	$80,520
Electrician	$77,380
Structural Iron and Steel Worker	$75,380
Sheet Metal Worker	$74,440
Brickmason and Blockmason	$74,410
Plumber	$64,700

Salaries for every job in Santa Rosa, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a solar photovoltaic installer make an hour in Santa Rosa?

The median hourly pay in the Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA metro area is $29.72 ($61,810 a year).

Do solar photovoltaic installers make more in Santa Rosa than the national average?

Yes: $61,810 against $53,140 nationally, 16% more.

How does Santa Rosa compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $60,600, so Santa Rosa pays 2% more.

Where does Santa Rosa rank for solar photovoltaic installer pay?

10 of 50 metro areas with data.

How much does a solar photovoltaic installer make starting out in Santa Rosa?

The lowest-paid 10% make $49,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $93,130 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.