Solar Energy Installation Managers
Job Zone 3 - Medium preparation needed
Direct work crews installing residential or commercial solar photovoltaic or thermal systems.
Median pay: $79,920/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: +5.3% projected growth, 2024–2034 — faster than average.
About 74,400 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Plan and coordinate installations of photovoltaic (PV) solar and solar thermal systems to ensure conformance to codes.
• Supervise solar installers, technicians, and subcontractors for solar installation projects to ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Estimate materials, equipment, and personnel needed for residential or commercial solar installation projects.
• Prepare solar installation project proposals, quotes, budgets, or schedules.
• Provide technical assistance to installers, technicians, or other solar professionals in areas such as solar electric systems, solar thermal systems, electrical systems, or mechanical systems.
• Coordinate or schedule building inspections for solar installation projects.
• Perform start-up of systems for testing or customer implementation.
• Identify means to reduce costs, minimize risks, or increase efficiency of solar installation projects.
What's the median pay for Solar Energy Installation Managers?
The median pay for Solar Energy Installation Managers is $79,920 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Solar Energy Installation Managers?
Employment for Solar Energy Installation Managers is projected to change +5.3% from 2024 to 2034 - faster than average.
What education is typically required for Solar Energy Installation Managers?
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
How many job openings are there each year for Solar Energy Installation Managers?
About 74,400 openings per year, on average, over the decade.