Solar Photovoltaic Installers Salary in Stockton, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Stockton-Lodi, CA

Median annual salary $59,110 +14% vs national
Median hourly $28.42
10th percentile $47,490
90th percentile $80,200
Employed locally 120
National median $51,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,490
    25th
    $49,750
    50th (median)
    $59,110
    75th
    $64,000
    90th
    $80,200

    Stockton economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,531 2023 • Census ACS
    Solar Photovoltaic Installers salary vs area income 67% Median Solar Photovoltaic Installers salary is 33% 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 Stockton, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$53,430
    Carpenters$63,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$84,240
    Electricians$74,800
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$78,670
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance$48,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Solar Photovoltaic Installers make per hour in Stockton?

    The median hourly wage for Solar Photovoltaic Installers in Stockton, CA is $28.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.56 or more per hour.

    Is Stockton above or below average for Solar Photovoltaic Installers salaries?

    The median Solar Photovoltaic Installers salary in Stockton, 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 Stockton?

    Entry-level Solar Photovoltaic Installers (10th percentile) earn around $47,490 per year in Stockton, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,750.