Solar Photovoltaic Installers Salary in Salinas, CA

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

Median annual salary $62,650 +20.8% vs national
Median hourly $30.12
10th percentile $51,290
90th percentile $88,140
National median $51,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,290
    25th
    $60,200
    50th (median)
    $62,650
    75th
    $73,430
    90th
    $88,140

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,190
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $62,150

    Related occupations in Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $74,270
    Construction Laborers $57,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $92,300
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $56,820
    Electricians $77,890
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $64,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Solar Photovoltaic Installers in Salinas, CA is $30.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Solar Photovoltaic Installers salary in Salinas, CA is 20.8% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Solar Photovoltaic Installers (10th percentile) earn around $51,290 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,200.