Solar Photovoltaic Installers Salary in Fresno, CA

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

Median annual salary $56,740 +9.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.28
10th percentile $46,670
90th percentile $76,260
Employed locally 260
National median $51,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,670
    25th
    $49,280
    50th (median)
    $56,740
    75th
    $62,450
    90th
    $76,260

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Solar Photovoltaic Installers salary vs area income 79% Median Solar Photovoltaic Installers salary is 21% 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 Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$56,360
    Carpenters$60,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$81,240
    Electricians$68,410
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$82,020
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$61,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Solar Photovoltaic Installers in Fresno, CA is $27.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.93 or more per hour.

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

    The median Solar Photovoltaic Installers salary in Fresno, CA is 9.4% 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 Fresno?

    Entry-level Solar Photovoltaic Installers (10th percentile) earn around $46,670 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,280.