Solar Photovoltaic Installers Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $62,150 +19.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.88
10th percentile $47,220
90th percentile $100,040
Employed locally 820
National median $51,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,220
    25th
    $53,670
    50th (median)
    $62,150
    75th
    $77,220
    90th
    $100,040

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Solar Photovoltaic Installers salary vs area income 66% Median Solar Photovoltaic Installers salary is 34% 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 Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $77,100
    Construction Laborers $60,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $98,800
    Electricians $75,780
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $63,800
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $81,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Solar Photovoltaic Installers in Sacramento, CA is $29.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Solar Photovoltaic Installers salary in Sacramento, CA is 19.8% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Solar Photovoltaic Installers (10th percentile) earn around $47,220 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,670.