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How to become solar photovoltaic installerseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Construction Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$53,140
25th–75th pct. $46,700–$62,870
Top pay (est.)
$104,000
Top 10% $79,970
Pay in 5 years
$63,100est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$75,000est.
$64,500–$87,000
Outlook score
78/100
★★★★☆ Good
AI replacement risk
10%
Very low
Job growth (10 yr)
+36.5%
4,200 openings / yr

How to become solar photovoltaic installers

Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Solar Photovoltaic Installers

Key skills

Critical Thinking
3.5
Installation
3.4
Quality Control Analysis
3.2
Troubleshooting
3.1
Time Management
3.0
Reading Comprehension
3.0
Complex Problem Solving
3.0
Coordination
3.0

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Building and Construction
5.6
Mechanical
5.3
Engineering and Technology
4.7
Administration and Management
4.5
Design
4.4
Education and Training
4.3
Mathematics
4.2
Public Safety and Security
4.0

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsPerforming General Physical ActivitiesCoordinating the Work and Activities of OthersMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsRepairing and Maintaining Electronic EquipmentOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkInspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialsControlling Machines and Processes

Important abilities

Oral ComprehensionInformation OrderingVisualizationVisual Color DiscriminationNear VisionExtent Flexibility

Education of workers

Post-secondary certificate
37%
High school diploma
34%
Bachelor's degree
14%
Less than high school
11%
Associate's degree
3%
Master's degree
1%

Training before entry

1–2 years
25%
6–12 months
22%
4–10 years
15%
None / short demo
10%
Up to 1 month
10%
1–3 months
10%
2–4 years
9%

Related work experience

1–2 years
37%
4–6 years
27%
None
16%
2–4 years
10%
6–12 months
9%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as solar photovoltaic installers

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.