Solar Photovoltaic Installers

Also Called: Installer, Photovoltaic Installer (PV Installer), Solar Photovoltaic Installer (Solar PV Installer), Solar Technician

High School Diploma/GED

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$37,920

Entry Salary

Bright

Job outlook

What Solar Photovoltaic Installers do

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.

  • Install photovoltaic (PV) systems in accordance with codes and standards, using drawings, schematics, and instructions.
  • Assemble solar modules, panels, or support structures, as specified.
  • Apply weather sealing to array, building, or support mechanisms.
Industry Areas:

Construction • Renewable Resources and Energy

Training Program Areas:

Building Construction Technology • Electrical • Facilities Maintenance • HVAC • OCT-Only Construction • OCT-Only Renewable Resources & Energy • Petroleum Technician • Plumbing • Smart Meter & Instrumentation Technician • Solar Energy • Weatherization

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Work Context

  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  • Exposed to High Places
  • Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  • Frequency of Decision Making

Tools

  • Levels
  • Screwdrivers
  • Power drills
  • Pipe wrenches
  • Stripping tools

Technology

Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Electronic mail software
Microsoft Outlook
Customer relationship management CRM software
Salesforce software

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Installation
  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Monitoring
  • Active Learning

Knowledge

Engineering and Technology
mechanical
building and construction
Arts and Humanities
English language
Business
customer service
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
manufacture and distribution of products

Education

  • 56% High school diploma or equivalent

Experience

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Solar Photovoltaic Installers Currently Selected

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Audiovisual Equipment Installers & Repairers

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades & Extraction Workers

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

 Job Training Match

Government Property Inspectors & Investigators

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

 Job Training Match

Agricultural Technicians

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

  • Albuquerque - Job Corps

    Albuquerque, New Mexico

  • Arecibo Job Corps

    Garrochales, Puerto Rico

ACT & College

  • Albany Technical College

    Albany, GA

  • Altamaha Technical College

    Jesup, GA

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Conventional (Organizer)
    • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

  • Cooperation
  • Dependability
  • Attention to Detail
  • Integrity
  • Initiative
  • Self Control

Values

  • Support
  • Achievement
  • Working Conditions

Abilities

  • Hand and Finger Use
  • Ideas and Logic

This is what Solar Photovoltaic Installers across the country typically make.

$18.23 / hour
$37,920 /year

Entry Level

$23.46 / hour
$48,800 /year

Median Level

$35.37 / hour
$73,560 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

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