Direct work crews installing residential or commercial solar photovoltaic or thermal systems.
Solar Energy Installation Managers
SOC: 47-1011 O*NET: 47-1011.03
Median Salary
$78,690
per year
Job Growth
📈 5.3%
Faster (2024-2034)
Annual Openings
74.4
projected jobs/year
Education Level
Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree
Job Zone 3
Direct work crews installing residential or commercial solar photovoltaic or thermal systems.
Overview
Compensation & Benefits
Salary Distribution by Percentile
Understanding where you might fall in the salary range based on experience and location.
10th
$47,214
25th
$62,952
50th (Median)
$78,690
75th
$94,428
90th
$118,035
Percentile Explained: If you're in the 75th percentile, you earn more than 75% of workers in this occupation. Entry-level positions typically fall in the 10th-25th percentile range, while experienced professionals often reach the 75th-90th percentile.
Typical Benefits Package
Health & Wellness
- ✓Health Insurance
- ✓Dental Insurance
- ✓Vision Insurance
- ✓Mental Health Support
- ✓Wellness Programs
Financial Benefits
- ✓401(k) Retirement Plan
- ✓Employer Match (typically 3-6%)
- ✓Profit Sharing
- ✓Stock Options
- ✓Performance Bonuses
Work-Life Balance
- ✓Paid Time Off (15-25 days)
- ✓Paid Sick Leave
- ✓Flexible Work Arrangements
- ✓Remote Work Options
- ✓Parental Leave
Professional Development
- ✓Tuition Reimbursement
- ✓Professional Certifications
- ✓Conference Attendance
- ✓Training Programs
- ✓Mentorship Opportunities
Note: Benefits vary widely by employer, company size, and location. Large corporations and tech companies often offer more comprehensive packages, while small businesses may offer fewer benefits but more flexibility. Always review the complete compensation package, not just base salary.
Job Market Intelligence
Job Market Intelligence
Medium Demand
Market demand
Medium Risk
Automation risk
Current Employment
National Employment:921,600
10-Year Outlook
Growth Rate:+5.3%
Annual Openings:74,400
Employment Projections
2024 (Current)921,600
Current
2034 (Projected)970,600
+5.3%
+49,000
Employment Change
+5.3%
Growth Rate
10
Year Projection
Growth Category: As fast as average
Key Growth Factors
- •Average growth expected
Top Skills
✓
Coordination
Coordination
✓
Time Management
Time Management
✓
Monitoring
Monitoring
✓
Management of Personnel Resources
Management of Personnel Resources
✓
Reading Comprehension
Reading Comprehension
✓
Speaking
Speaking
✓
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
✓
Active Listening
Active Listening
✓
Persuasion
Persuasion
✓
Instructing
Instructing
Key Knowledge Areas
✓
Building and Construction
✓
Customer and Personal Service
✓
Administration and Management
✓
Design
✓
Mechanical
✓
Transportation
✓
Sales and Marketing
✓
Mathematics
Education & Training
Education Required
Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree
Experience Required
Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience required
Job Training
Training of more than one year