Solar Panel Installer
Install photovoltaic systems that harness clean energy from the sun
About the profession
Solar Panel Installers assemble, install, and maintain photovoltaic systems on rooftops and ground-mounted structures. The solar industry is one of the fastest-growing energy sectors, with installations growing 20%+ annually. While base pay is moderate, the field offers rapid advancement and strong business ownership potential as clean energy adoption accelerates.
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Based on the Solar Panel Installer role, here are the RIASEC personality types that tend to thrive in this career. While these alignments are common, individual success depends on motivation, skill development, and finding the right work environment.
Realistic
Hands-on, practical, technical work
Investigative
Research, analysis, problem-solving
Conventional
Organizing, detail-oriented, structured
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Career Path
Your career progression roadmap with salary growth at each level
Career Ladder
Junior Installer → Solar Installer → Senior Installer → Installation Supervisor → Solar Company Owner
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Salary Growth
5
Levels
$120K
Top Salary
Learning Path
Skills you need to develop and courses to get there
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Go to Career PathCareer levels
Base: $32,000 - $38,000/year Base: $38,000 - $48,000/year Base: $48,000 - $58,000/year Base: $58,000 - $72,000/year Base: $72,000 - $120,000/year
Skills used in this career
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Learning Path 0 → Junior
Step-by-step plan from zero to first job
Complete solar installer training program or OSHA certification Learn basic electrical wiring and PV system components Gain experience with established solar installation company…
Market 2026–2030
Trends, AI impact, prospects
Growth Rate: Above average through 2030, one of fastest growing occupations Remote Trend: Primarily on-site Top Industries: Solar installation companies, utilities, EPC firms…
💰 Pay for Solar Photovoltaic Installers
BLS OEWS, May 2023The federal survey does not count this job title on its own — it is counted under Solar Photovoltaic Installers (47-2231).
Half of U.S. workers in this occupation earn more than this, half earn less.
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