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Quick Facts: Solar Photovoltaic Installers | |
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$51,860 per year
$24.93 per hour |
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High school diploma or equivalent | |
None | |
Moderate-term on-the-job training | |
28,600 | |
42% (Much faster than average) | |
12,000 |
What Solar Photovoltaic Installers Do
Solar photovoltaic (PV) installers assemble, set up, and maintain rooftop or other systems that convert sunlight into energy.
Work Environment
Most solar panel installations are done outdoors, but PV installers sometimes work in attics and crawl spaces to connect panels to the electrical grid. Installers also must travel to jobsites.
How to Become a Solar Photovoltaic Installer
Although installers typically need a high school diploma, some take courses at a technical school or community college. Installers typically receive on-the-job training lasting up to 1 year.
Pay
The median annual wage for solar photovoltaic installers was $51,860 in May 2024.
Job Outlook
Employment of solar photovoltaic installers is projected to grow 42 percent from 2024 to 2034, much faster than the average for all occupations.
About 4,100 openings for solar photovoltaic installers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
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