Solar Sales Representatives and Assessors
Job Zone 3 - Medium preparation needed
Contact new or existing customers to determine their solar equipment needs, suggest systems or equipment, or estimate costs.
Median pay: $104,920/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +1.9% projected growth, 2024–2034 — about as fast as average.
About 27,200 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Prepare proposals, quotes, contracts, or presentations for potential solar customers.
• Select solar energy products, systems, or services for customers based on electrical energy requirements, site conditions, price, or other factors.
• Provide customers with information, such as quotes, orders, sales, shipping, warranties, credit, funding options, incentives, or tax rebates.
• Gather information from prospective customers to identify their solar energy needs.
• Calculate potential solar resources or solar array production for a particular site considering issues such as climate, shading, and roof orientation.
• Generate solar energy customer leads to develop new accounts.
• Provide technical information about solar power, solar systems, equipment, and services to potential customers or dealers.
• Assess sites to determine suitability for solar equipment, using equipment such as tape measures, compasses, and computer software.
What's the median pay for Solar Sales Representatives and Assessors?
The median pay for Solar Sales Representatives and Assessors is $104,920 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Solar Sales Representatives and Assessors?
Employment for Solar Sales Representatives and Assessors is projected to change +1.9% from 2024 to 2034 - about as fast as average.
What education is typically required for Solar Sales Representatives and Assessors?
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
How many job openings are there each year for Solar Sales Representatives and Assessors?
About 27,200 openings per year, on average, over the decade.