Solar Energy Installation Managers

General Information

Description

Direct work crews installing residential or commercial solar photovoltaic or thermal systems.

Business Breakdown

People in this career work in these sectors.

Private, for profit70.67%
Self-employed20.55%
State and local government6.56%
Private, not for profit1.19%
Federal government0.66%

Workplace at a Glance

What you can expect to experience while on the job

Responsibility
Exposure to job hazards
Physical activity
Decision making
Repetitiveness
Level of competition
Time pressure

Industry areas

Architecture & Construction

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Salary

Average Salary

Salary

$72,010

State-by-state Salary

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$98,110

$29,830

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Education

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

Post-secondary certificate 35%
Some college 20%
Associate's degree 15%
High school 10%
Less than high school 7%
Bachelor's degree 6%
Master's degree 4%
Doctoral degree 0%
Post baccalaureate 0%
Post-doctoral training 0%
Post-master's certificate 0%
First professional degree 0%

Related College Majors

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Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service
Engineering and Technology
Building and Construction
Design
Administration and Management

Skills at a Glance

Skills helpful in this career

Verbal skills
Critical thinking & problem solving
Equipment operation & maintenance
Math & science skills
Technology design & control
Leadership

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* Military pay may be higher based on specialty pays or bonuses. Learn more about Military benefits.

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