Solar Photovoltaic Installers Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $62,190 +19.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.90
10th percentile $52,460
90th percentile $86,450
Employed locally 120
National median $51,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,460
    25th
    $60,600
    50th (median)
    $62,190
    75th
    $73,660
    90th
    $86,450

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Solar Photovoltaic Installers salary vs area income 60% Median Solar Photovoltaic Installers salary is 40% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $62,150

    Related occupations in Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $81,210
    Construction Laborers $63,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $100,390
    Electricians $79,700
    Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers $82,920
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $65,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Solar Photovoltaic Installers in Santa Rosa, CA is $29.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Solar Photovoltaic Installers salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 19.9% 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 Rosa?

    Entry-level Solar Photovoltaic Installers (10th percentile) earn around $52,460 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,600.