Solar Photovoltaic Installers Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $59,960 +15.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.83
10th percentile $48,240
90th percentile $81,520
Employed locally 100
National median $51,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,240
    25th
    $59,960
    50th (median)
    $59,960
    75th
    $66,140
    90th
    $81,520

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Solar Photovoltaic Installers salary vs area income 62% Median Solar Photovoltaic Installers salary is 38% 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 Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$56,490
    Carpenters$63,040
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance$49,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$90,050
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$60,790
    Electricians$75,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Solar Photovoltaic Installers make per hour in Santa Maria?

    The median hourly wage for Solar Photovoltaic Installers in Santa Maria, CA is $28.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.19 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Maria above or below average for Solar Photovoltaic Installers salaries?

    The median Solar Photovoltaic Installers salary in Santa Maria, CA is 15.6% 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Solar Photovoltaic Installers (10th percentile) earn around $48,240 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,960.