Solar Photovoltaic Installers Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $59,140 +14% vs national
Median hourly $28.43
10th percentile $49,490
90th percentile $94,720
Employed locally 1,030
National median $51,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,490
    25th
    $59,140
    50th (median)
    $59,140
    75th
    $67,700
    90th
    $94,720

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Solar Photovoltaic Installers salary vs area income 58% Median Solar Photovoltaic Installers salary is 42% 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 San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $73,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $93,710
    Construction Laborers $58,600
    Electricians $75,640
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $66,130
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $50,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Solar Photovoltaic Installers make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Solar Photovoltaic Installers in San Diego, CA is $28.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.77 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Solar Photovoltaic Installers salaries?

    The median Solar Photovoltaic Installers salary in San Diego, CA is 14% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Solar Photovoltaic Installers (10th percentile) earn around $49,490 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,140.