How much does a Solar Installer make in San Diego, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Solar Installer in San Diego, CA is $75,919. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $58,269 to a high of $93,603, with most professionals earning between $66,681 and $85,175.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Solar Installer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Solar Installer Salary $58,269 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Solar Installer Salary $66,681 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Solar Installer Salary $75,919 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Solar Installer Salary $85,175 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Solar Installer Salary $93,603 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
25% $66,681 10% $58,269 90% $93,603 75% $85,175 $75,919 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    Solar Installer

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. Up a level:

    Installation & Maintenance Technician, Sr.

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Solar Installer in San Diego, CA. The base salary for Solar Installer ranges from $66,681 to $85,175 with the average base salary of $75,919. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $66,681 to $85,175 with the average total cash compensation of $75,919.

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