Select Region Rural Capital AreaRural Capital Area + Travis County Career Profile Solar Photovoltaic Installer Education HS diploma or less This is the typical education required for this occupation. Earnings $45,700 This is the median salary for this occupation. Solar photovoltaic (PV) installers assemble, set up, and maintain rooftop or other systems that convert sunlight into energy. General Information 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. Excludes solar PV electricians who are included in Electricians (47-2111) and solar thermal installers who are included in Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (47-2152). Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Solar Photovoltaic Installer Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 39 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 39 openings per year are projected for Solar Photovoltaic Installer. +21.7% Employment Change Employment for Solar Photovoltaic Installer is forecasted to increase significantly more than the regional average by 21.7% between 2025 and 2030. $21.98 Earnings Potential The typical worker in this occupation is paid $21.98/hour. Entry level workers are paid $18.22, while experienced workers are paid $23.20. The median wage is comparable to the wage across all occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 287 Solar Photovoltaic Installer in the Rural Capital Area region. By 2030 this number could reach 350. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Solar Photovoltaic Installer are Building Equipment Contractors, All Other Industries, and Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Solar Photovoltaic Installer include Mechanical, Building and Construction, and Design. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Solar Photovoltaic Installer is HS diploma or less. 23% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: Headlight Data BLS Lightcast®
