Solar Photovoltaic Installers
Job Zone 2 - Some preparation needed
Assemble, install, or maintain solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on roofs or other structures in compliance with site assessment and schematics. May include measuring, cutting, assembling, and bolting structural framing and solar modules. May perform minor electrical work such as current checks.
Median pay: $53,140/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: +42.1% projected growth, 2024–2034 — much faster than average.
About 4,100 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.
• Install photovoltaic (PV) systems in accordance with codes and standards, using drawings, schematics, and instructions.
• Check electrical installation for proper wiring, polarity, grounding, or integrity of terminations.
• Identify electrical, environmental, and safety hazards associated with photovoltaic (PV) installations.
• Identify installation locations with proper orientation, area, solar access, or structural integrity for photovoltaic (PV) arrays.
• Assemble solar modules, panels, or support structures, as specified.
• Apply weather sealing to array, building, or support mechanisms.
• Install module array interconnect wiring, implementing measures to disable arrays during installation.
• Install required labels on solar system components and hardware.
What's the median pay for Solar Photovoltaic Installers?
The median pay for Solar Photovoltaic Installers is $53,140 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Solar Photovoltaic Installers?
Employment for Solar Photovoltaic Installers is projected to change +42.1% from 2024 to 2034 - much faster than average.
What education is typically required for Solar Photovoltaic Installers?
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
How many job openings are there each year for Solar Photovoltaic Installers?
About 4,100 openings per year, on average, over the decade.