Solar Photovoltaic Installers Salary in Vallejo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Vallejo, CA

Median annual salary $61,580 +18.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.61
10th percentile $47,660
90th percentile $90,160
Employed locally 130
National median $51,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,660
    25th
    $52,450
    50th (median)
    $61,580
    75th
    $69,260
    90th
    $90,160

    Vallejo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $99,994 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 Vallejo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $60,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $101,600
    Carpenters $80,560
    Roofers $61,610
    Electricians $79,970
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $91,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Solar Photovoltaic Installers in Vallejo, CA is $29.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Solar Photovoltaic Installers salary in Vallejo, CA is 18.7% 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 Vallejo?

    Entry-level Solar Photovoltaic Installers (10th percentile) earn around $47,660 per year in Vallejo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,450.