Solar Photovoltaic Installers
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.
How to read this profile
BLS projects U.S. employment for Solar Photovoltaic Installers to increase by 36.5% between 2024 and 2034, from 31,100 to 42,400 jobs. Its estimate of 4,200 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($53,140), education (High school diploma or equivalent), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
31,100
Projected employment (2034)
42,400
Projected change (2024–2034)
37%
Annual openings (projected average)
4,200
Pay & Preparation
$53,140
High school diploma or equivalent
None
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Essential Skills
Installation (3.38/5) • Critical Thinking (3.25/5) • Monitoring (3.12/5) • Active Listening (3.12/5) • Quality Control Analysis (3.12/5) • Operations Monitoring (3.12/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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