Solar Photovoltaic Installers Salary in Modesto, CA

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

Median annual salary $64,030 +23.5% vs national
Median hourly $30.78
10th percentile $49,570
90th percentile $105,960
Employed locally 90
National median $51,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,570
    25th
    $55,810
    50th (median)
    $64,030
    75th
    $78,860
    90th
    $105,960

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Solar Photovoltaic Installers salary vs area income 80% Median Solar Photovoltaic Installers salary is 20% 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
    Salinas, CA $62,650
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,190
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $62,150

    Related occupations in Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $64,910
    Construction Laborers $58,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $95,040
    Electricians $75,380
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $61,310
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $49,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Solar Photovoltaic Installers in Modesto, CA is $30.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Solar Photovoltaic Installers salary in Modesto, CA is 23.5% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Solar Photovoltaic Installers (10th percentile) earn around $49,570 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,810.