Skilled Trades
Solar Energy Installation Managers
Direct work crews installing residential or commercial solar photovoltaic or thermal systems.
Median salary
$78,690
Typical range
$51k – $127k
Job outlook
+5% (faster than average)
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Education
Typical entry: No degree (trade/license)
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Junior Solar Energy Installation Managers
Entry / Junior
$51,290
~2 yrs to advance
Solar Energy Installation Managers
Established
$78,690
~3 yrs to advance
Senior Solar Energy Installation Managers
Senior
$102,690
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
Any field
Top colleges for Skilled Trades
Explore all- Purdue University50% admit · $78,000 grad pay
- Ohio State University53% admit · $68,000 grad pay
- Pennsylvania State University55% admit · $70,000 grad pay
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