Skilled Trades

Solar Energy Installation Managers

Direct work crews installing residential or commercial solar photovoltaic or thermal systems.

Median salary (BLS)

$79,920

10th–90th percentile (BLS)

$53k – $128k

Job outlook

+5% (faster than average)

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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports one wage for this occupational group, which covers 2 related roles — so read the median as an approximate group figure, and the range as the truer picture for this specific title. BLS source.

Early-career check: graduates of the matching programs below typically earn $70,000 ten years after starting college — an early-career figure, vs. the all-experience BLS median above. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard.

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Education

Typical entry: No degree (trade/license)

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Typical progression

Junior Solar Energy Installation Managers
Entry / Junior
$53,280
~2 yrs to advance
Solar Energy Installation Managers
Established
$79,920
~3 yrs to advance
Senior Solar Energy Installation Managers
Senior
$104,090

Key skills

A typical day

•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.

Fields of study

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