Solar Photovoltaic Installers Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $72,900 +40.6% vs national
Median hourly $35.05
10th percentile $55,540
90th percentile $101,600
Employed locally 440
National median $51,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,540
    25th
    $62,180
    50th (median)
    $72,900
    75th
    $82,100
    90th
    $101,600

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Solar Photovoltaic Installers salary vs area income 46% Median Solar Photovoltaic Installers salary is 54% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $70,390
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $67,440
    Nevada $66,090

    Nearby metros — Solar Photovoltaic Installers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $62,150

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians$95,020
    Carpenters$78,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$126,570
    Construction Laborers$71,820
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance$59,240
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$90,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Solar Photovoltaic Installers in San Jose, CA is $35.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Solar Photovoltaic Installers salary in San Jose, CA is 40.6% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Solar Photovoltaic Installers (10th percentile) earn around $55,540 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,180.