Skilled Trades
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.
Median salary
$51,860
Typical range
$39k – $80k
Job outlook
+42% (much faster than average)
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Education
Typical entry: No degree required
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Junior Solar Photovoltaic Installers
Entry / Junior
$39,070
~2 yrs to advance
Solar Photovoltaic Installers
Established
$51,860
~3 yrs to advance
Senior Solar Photovoltaic Installers
Senior
$66,005
Key skills
A typical day
- •Install photovoltaic (PV) systems in accordance with codes and standards, using drawings, schematics, and instructions.
- •Check electrical installation for proper wiring, polarity, grounding, or integrity of terminations.
- •Identify electrical, environmental, and safety hazards associated with photovoltaic (PV) installations.
- •Identify installation locations with proper orientation, area, solar access, or structural integrity for photovoltaic (PV) arrays.
- •Assemble solar modules, panels, or support structures, as specified.
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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