Solar Photovoltaic Installers Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $70,390 +35.7% vs national
Median hourly $33.84
10th percentile $53,510
90th percentile $98,740
Employed locally 1,140
National median $51,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,510
    25th
    $59,940
    50th (median)
    $70,390
    75th
    $82,040
    90th
    $98,740

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Solar Photovoltaic Installers salary vs area income 53% Median Solar Photovoltaic Installers salary is 47% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $67,440
    Nevada $66,090

    Nearby metros — Solar Photovoltaic Installers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $72,900
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $67,440
    Modesto, CA $64,030
    Salinas, CA $62,650
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,190
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $62,150

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $80,950
    Construction Laborers $76,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $103,090
    Electricians $93,750
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $71,700
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $61,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Solar Photovoltaic Installers in San Francisco, CA is $33.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Solar Photovoltaic Installers salary in San Francisco, CA is 35.7% 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 Francisco?

    Entry-level Solar Photovoltaic Installers (10th percentile) earn around $53,510 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,940.