Solar Photovoltaic Installers Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $60,130 +15.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.91
10th percentile $46,610
90th percentile $94,710
Employed locally 1,120
National median $51,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,610
    25th
    $49,760
    50th (median)
    $60,130
    75th
    $67,570
    90th
    $94,710

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Solar Photovoltaic Installers salary vs area income 70% Median Solar Photovoltaic Installers salary is 30% 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 Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $65,050
    Construction Laborers $58,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $83,920
    Electricians $73,970
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $61,640
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $79,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Solar Photovoltaic Installers in Riverside, CA is $28.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Solar Photovoltaic Installers salary in Riverside, CA is 15.9% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Solar Photovoltaic Installers (10th percentile) earn around $46,610 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,760.