DOL Median (California)
$50,000
vs National
+32.4%
National: $37,774BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$36,101
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$50,000
+32.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$37,774
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Solar Photovoltaic Installers in California earns $50,000 in nominal terms, which is 32.4% above the national average of $37,774. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $36,101 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in California
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| SOLARCITY | $50,000 | 11 |
| Tesla, Inc. | $50,000 | 11 |
| Bay Area Solar Solutions, Inc. | $50,000 | 1 |
| Smart Remodeling & Design Inc. | $43,451 | 1 |
| Green NRG | N/A | 2 |
| Green Convergence | N/A | 1 |
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Plainview, NY · $70,720Roseville, CA · $62,500MARLBOROUGH, MA · $60,000San Francisco, CA · $59,226Dublin, CA · $50,000Top-Paying Roles in California
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How much does a Solar Photovoltaic Installers make in California?
The median Solar Photovoltaic Installers salary in California is $50,000 based on 18 DOL filings.
Is California a good place to work as a Solar Photovoltaic Installers?
A Solar Photovoltaic Installers in California earns 32.4% more than the national median of $37,774, or $36,101 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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