Solar Photovoltaic Installers Salary in Chico, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chico, CA

Median annual salary $56,230 +8.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.03
10th percentile $44,870
90th percentile $74,590
Employed locally 50
National median $51,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,870
    25th
    $47,760
    50th (median)
    $56,230
    75th
    $58,690
    90th
    $74,590

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Solar Photovoltaic Installers salary vs area income 82% Median Solar Photovoltaic Installers salary is 18% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Solar Photovoltaic Installers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Rhode Island $103,880
    Reno, NV $76,530
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $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 Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $51,770
    Carpenters $66,100
    Electricians $72,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $84,050
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $76,980
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $57,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Solar Photovoltaic Installers in Chico, CA is $27.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Solar Photovoltaic Installers salary in Chico, CA is 8.4% 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 Chico?

    Entry-level Solar Photovoltaic Installers (10th percentile) earn around $44,870 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,760.