Solar Energy Installation Managers
Direct work crews installing residential or commercial solar photovoltaic or thermal systems.
SOC: 47-1011.03
Common Job Titles
- Installation Manager
- Solar Energy Installation Manager
- Solar Installation Crew Foreman
- Solar Installation Manager
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Solar Energy Installation Managers (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
806,080
Wage Distribution by Percentile
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $51,290. 25th percentile: U.S. $62,400. 50th percentile: U.S. $78,690. 75th percentile: U.S. $100,200. 90th percentile: U.S. $126,690. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
- U.S.
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $51,290 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $126,690 |
| Workers on average earn | $84,500 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- Building and Construction4.4/5
- Customer and Personal Service4.2/5
- Administration and Management3.7/5
- Design3.5/5
- Mechanical3.5/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Autodesk Revit
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft Visio
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Word
- Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management
- Procore software
- SAP software
- Salesforce software
- Trimble SketchUp Pro
Technology Skills
- Bentley STAAD
- Computer aided design and drafting software CADD
- Cost estimating software
- Customer relationship management CRM software
- Esri ArcGIS
- Inventory tracking software
- Mapping software
- Microsoft SharePoint Server
Tools & Equipment
- Acetylene torches
- Adjustable hand wrenches
- Adjustable widemouth pliers
- Caulking equipment
- Channel lock pliers
- Charging pumps
- Cordless drills
- Crimping lugs