LED & Solar recruiters serving Stockton.
Stockton has 104% more solar photovoltaic installers per job than the country as a whole, about 120 in the metro. BLS counts 52 business locations of nonresidential electrical contractors across the metro. Below: local pay for every role we staff, the state licensing rules that apply and the nearby markets competing for the same people.
Positions we recruit for in Stockton.
BLS counts about 1,490 people working in the occupations behind these roles across the Stockton metro, the largest group being electricians (about 1,180). Relative to the size of the local economy, solar photovoltaic installers are far more concentrated here than nationally (location quotient 2.04). Local headcount and pay for each role are below; role descriptions are on the LED & Solar hub.
Solar PV Installer
Stockton: 120 employed · $59,110 median, 17th-highest of 39 metros
NABCEP-Certified Solar Technician
Commercial LED Retrofit Electrician
Stockton: 1,180 employed · $76,410 median, 24th-highest of 112 metros
Solar Electrician
Solar Project Manager
O*NET 47-1011.03 - Solar Energy Installation Managers, a Bright Outlook occupation; wage data rolls up to the parent 47-1011 group
Solar Estimator/Designer
Stockton: 440 employed · $81,380 median, 26th-highest of 111 metros
Energy Auditor/Efficiency Consultant
O*NET 47-4011.01 - Energy Auditors; building energy assessments that often lead into LED retrofit and solar scoping
Solar O&M Technician
Electrical Foreman (LED/Solar specialty)
Stockton: 1,140 employed · $82,490 median, 34th-highest of 112 metros
Low-Voltage/Controls Technician
Stockton: 190 employed · $78,800 median, 25th-highest of 107 metros
What LED & Solar roles earn in Stockton.
Solar photovoltaic installers in Stockton earn a median $59,110, 11% over the $53,140 national figure, and 17th of 39 metros. Pay runs $47,490 at the tenth percentile to $80,200 at the ninetieth. The best-paid role below is electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment, at $78,800 against $74,090 nationally.
| Role | Stockton median | Typical range | National median | vs. national | Employed locally |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar PV Installer · NABCEP-Certified Solar Technician · Energy Auditor/Efficiency Consultant O*NET 47-4011.01 - Energy Auditors; building energy assessments that often lead into LED retrofit and solar scoping Solar O&M TechnicianSolar Photovoltaic Installers (47-2231) | $59,110 | $47,490–$80,200 | $53,140 | +11% | 120 |
| Commercial LED Retrofit Electrician · Solar ElectricianElectricians (47-2111) | $76,410 | $46,030–$137,400 | $63,190 | +21% | 1,180 |
| Solar Project Manager O*NET 47-1011.03 - Solar Energy Installation Managers, a Bright Outlook occupation; wage data rolls up to the parent 47-1011 group Solar Estimator/DesignerCost Estimators (13-1051) | $81,380 | $51,510–$130,570 | $78,740 | +3% | 440 |
| Electrical Foreman (LED/Solar specialty)First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers (47-1011) | $82,490 | $57,870–$131,360 | $79,920 | +3% | 1,140 |
| Low-Voltage/Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094) | $78,800 | $66,270–$92,390 | $74,090 | +6% | 190 |
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Stockton metro. Range is 10th to 90th percentile; management and office roles are metro-wide. A metro ranking counts only the metros where BLS publishes that occupation.
How Stockton's LED & solar market has changed since 2018.
The number of nonresidential electrical contractors in Stockton rose from 46 in 2018 to 52 in 2023, up 13%, ahead of the 6% national rise. Headcount at those firms went up 6%, to about 964 people. Average annual pay there went from $81,571 to $104,758 (+28%), faster than the 21% national increase, a sign employers here have had to bid up.
| Measure | 2018 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresidential electrical contractors: business locations | 46 | 52 | +13% |
| Nonresidential electrical contractors: employment | 913 | 964 | +6% |
| Nonresidential electrical contractors: average annual pay | $81,571 | $104,758 | +28% |
BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, private employers, annual averages. A dash means BLS did not publish the figure.
Free LED & Solar hiring resources.
Definitive Guide to LED & Solar · 2026 LED & Solar Salary Guide · 3-Step Interview Guide for LED & Solar
Stockton runs 104% more LED and solar workers per job than the country as a whole — well above the national concentration. More per job means more people to reach, and more employers reaching them.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Solar Photovoltaic Installers (nearest published occupation for this trade). Metro-wide figures for the base occupation; the wage table above is role-specific and commercial.
How Stockton's LED and solar market compares
Among the 37 metros we cover with published BLS figures, Stockton ranks 26th for headcount, 15th for median pay and 10th for concentration for solar photovoltaic installers. That puts it among the deepest LED and solar labor markets in the country.
| Metro | Employed | Median pay | Concentration | Commercial employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 1,930 | $59,600 | 1.53 | 1,016 |
| Riverside | 790 | $60,050 | 2.28 | 399 |
| San Francisco | 710 | $72,150 | 1.49 | 337 |
| Sacramento | 700 | $59,930 | 3.23 | 217 |
| San Diego | 550 | $61,340 | 1.79 | 251 |
| Bakersfield | 370 | $56,990 | 5.43 | 69 |
| San Jose | 280 | $71,630 | 1.24 | 167 |
| Fresno | 210 | $58,220 | 2.15 | 78 |
| Stockton | 120 | $59,110 | 2.04 | 52 |
| Modesto | 50 | $59,920 | 1.39 | 46 |
BLS OEWS occupation figures and QCEW business-location counts; a dash means not published.
What this means for hiring:For LED and solar employers in Stockton, the pool is deep and still growing, so the constraint is competition rather than supply. Move fast on good candidates, because another local firm is probably talking to them too.
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 annual averages and BLS OEWS May 2025, Stockton metro. Employers are counted by business location.
LED & Solar licensing in California.
California has a solar-specific C-46 Solar Contractor classification for installing, modifying, maintaining and repairing thermal and photovoltaic solar energy systems. C-46 holders may not take on other building trades except where needed to finish a solar installation. The same state rules apply in Los Angeles, Riverside, San Francisco, San Diego, Sacramento, San Jose, Fresno, Bakersfield and Modesto, so candidates licensed there can work in Stockton without re-qualifying.
Licensing authority: Contractors State License Board (CSLB). Confirm current rules with the agency.
4 LED & solar seats are open in California right now.
Nothing is open for this trade in Stockton this week. These are the live LED & solar searches elsewhere in California - commuting distance for some of them, a relocation conversation for the rest.
- Commercial Solar InstallerApply →
- Retro Commercial Solar EstimatorApply →
- Solar Commercial/Multi-family Crew LeadApply →
- Solar Commercial/Multi-Family Crew MemberApply →
Every open role we are running →
Board last synced November 4, 2026. Roles move fast; /jobs/ is always the current list.
Nearby markets competing for Stockton talent.
The closest metro we cover is Modesto, about 25 miles away, with roughly 50 solar photovoltaic installers (0.4 times Stockton's 120). San Francisco pays the most nearby, a $72,150 median, 22% above Stockton. That is the number any Stockton offer is competing with when experienced people weigh a move. San Francisco has the deepest pool within reach, so a search for senior roles here usually extends there.
| Metro | Distance | Employed | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockton | – | 120 | $59,110 |
| Modesto | 27 mi | 50 | $59,920 |
| Sacramento | 44 mi | 700 | $59,930 |
| San Jose | 54 mi | 280 | $71,630 |
| San Francisco | 63 mi | 710 | $72,150 |
| Fresno | 118 mi | 210 | $58,220 |
BLS OEWS, May 2025; straight-line miles.
What else is competing for Stockton crews.
Not LED & solar work. These are the capital projects big enough to pull the same crews into Stockton in the months you are trying to fill a seat, each with the status its own market page reports.
- Walmart fulfillment center900,000 sq ftOpening 2026
A new high-tech fulfillment center at 150 Mariposa Road expected to employ more than 1,000 people - substantial warehouse-facility MEP demand.
- NorCal Logistics Center342-acre industrial park (~4.4M sq ft planned)Multi-year buildout
A large-scale industrial park designed for e-commerce fulfillment, distribution, and advanced manufacturing - sustained warehouse-construction demand for years.
- I-5 Stockton Channel Viaduct ReplacementNearly $1B ($532M already allocated via SB1)Construction begins 2026, completion 2031
The largest project investment in Caltrans District 10 history - replacing aging bridge structures on one of California's busiest highways.
Showing 3 of 4 projects tracked in this metro. The Stockton market page lists them all.
What credentials matter for LED & solar, and what kills offers in Stockton.
The 4 credentials that gate the work and the 4 things that most often end an LED & solar offer are the same in every market, kept in one place: LED & Solar credentials and offer risks, each linked to the body that issues it. What is local is the licensing rule above and the pay further up this page.
Frequently asked - LED & Solar hiring in Stockton.
What do solar photovoltaic installers earn in Stockton?
BLS puts the Stockton median for solar photovoltaic installers at $59,110 a year, 11% above the $53,140 national median. That ranks 17th of 39 metros with published figures, in the middle of the pack. Most of the market sits between $47,490 and $80,200, a 1.7x gap and a moderate spread, so a few thousand dollars over the median buys real experience. Within California, San Francisco pays more, at $72,150.
Is it hard to hire solar photovoltaic installers in Stockton?
Not by national standards. Solar photovoltaic installers make up 104% more of the Stockton workforce than they do nationally, about 120 people. The 52 nonresidential electrical contractors here average about 19 employees per location. With 13% more of those firms than in 2018, more employers are competing for the same crews.
Which LED & solar roles pay the most in Stockton?
Of the roles we recruit for, Electrical Foreman (LED/Solar specialty) pays the most in Stockton, an $82,490 median (BLS measures that occupation across all industries in the metro). Among field roles the top earner is Low-Voltage/Controls Technician at $78,800, 4% below it. Solar PV Installer is the lowest-paid field role at $59,110. Relative to national pay, Commercial LED Retrofit Electrician is the strongest-paying role here (21% above).
How many nonresidential electrical contractors operate in Stockton?
BLS counted 52 nonresidential electrical contractors in Stockton in 2023, employing about 964 people between them. Up from 46 in 2018, a 13% increase against 6% growth nationally. That averages 19 people per location. They pay an average of $104,758, 24% above the $84,633 national average for the same kind of employer. BLS counts commercial solar and LED retrofit firms under nonresidential electrical contractors.
Which nearby metros compete with Stockton for solar photovoltaic installers?
The closest metros we cover with published figures are Modesto (27 miles, about 50, $59,920 median), Sacramento (44 miles, about 700, $59,930 median) and San Jose (54 miles, about 280, $71,630 median). Sacramento has the larger pool, so it is the first place to look for senior people willing to move. San Jose pays 21% more, which is where Stockton employers tend to lose people.
Plenty of people. Few of them looking.
Stockton has one of the deeper pools of solar photovoltaic installers we cover, but the best of them are already working. Let's find the ones ready to move.
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