Solar Photovoltaic Installers Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $59,660 +15% vs national
Median hourly $28.68
10th percentile $47,520
90th percentile $83,200
Employed locally 1,870
National median $51,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,520
    25th
    $48,460
    50th (median)
    $59,660
    75th
    $80,150
    90th
    $83,200

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Solar Photovoltaic Installers salary vs area income 64% Median Solar Photovoltaic Installers salary is 36% 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 Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $73,840
    Construction Laborers $59,540
    Electricians $76,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $97,730
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $65,110
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $58,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Solar Photovoltaic Installers make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Solar Photovoltaic Installers in Los Angeles, CA is $28.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.03 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Solar Photovoltaic Installers salaries?

    The median Solar Photovoltaic Installers salary in Los Angeles, CA is 15% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Solar Photovoltaic Installers (10th percentile) earn around $47,520 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,460.