Solar Energy Installation Managers Salary in California
Solar Energy Installation Managers in California earn a median of $97,680 a year, +22% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $97,680
- vs. U.S. median
- +22% ($79,920)
- Rank among states
- 9 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 71,750
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,690; the top 10% earn over $156,530. Nationally the range is $53,280 to $128,260.
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Solar Energy Installation Managers pay in California
How much do solar energy installation managers make in California?
The median is $97,680 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,690 and the top 10% earn over $156,530. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for solar energy installation managers?
On pay alone it ranks 9 of 51 (+22% vs. the national median of $79,920). Living costs are not included.