Solar Photovoltaic Installers Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $56,150 +8.3% vs national
Median hourly $27.00
10th percentile $41,090
90th percentile $82,210
Employed locally 450
National median $51,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,090
    25th
    $50,380
    50th (median)
    $56,150
    75th
    $64,270
    90th
    $82,210

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Solar Photovoltaic Installers salary vs area income 83% Median Solar Photovoltaic Installers salary is 17% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Solar Photovoltaic Installers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Rhode Island $103,880
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $76,530
    Reno, NV $76,530
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $72,900
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $70,390
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $67,440

    Nearby metros — Solar Photovoltaic Installers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $72,900
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $70,390
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $67,440
    Modesto, CA $64,030
    Salinas, CA $62,650
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,190

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $93,470
    Construction Laborers $58,820
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $62,100
    Electricians $75,310
    Carpenters $66,960
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $77,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Solar Photovoltaic Installers make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Solar Photovoltaic Installers in Bakersfield, CA is $27.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.64 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Solar Photovoltaic Installers salaries?

    The median Solar Photovoltaic Installers salary in Bakersfield, CA is 8.3% above the national median of $51,860. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Solar Photovoltaic Installers in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Solar Photovoltaic Installers (10th percentile) earn around $41,090 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,380.