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Solar Photovoltaic Installers

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.

$48,800
Median Pay
6 months to 2 years
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Score 5/6: low AI task exposure, growing job demand provides strong protection from AI displacement

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AI Exposure
Low+2

11% of tasks can be accelerated by AI

Job Growth
Growing+2

+42% projected (2024-2034)

Human Advantage
Moderate+1

EPOCH score: 13/25

Total Score5/6
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Key Responsibilities

  • Install photovoltaic (PV) systems in accordance with codes and standards, using drawings, schematics, and instructions.
  • Check electrical installation for proper wiring, polarity, grounding, or integrity of terminations.
  • Identify electrical, environmental, and safety hazards associated with photovoltaic (PV) installations.
  • Identify installation locations with proper orientation, area, solar access, or structural integrity for photovoltaic (PV) arrays.
  • Assemble solar modules, panels, or support structures, as specified.
  • Apply weather sealing to array, building, or support mechanisms.
  • Install module array interconnect wiring, implementing measures to disable arrays during installation.
  • Install required labels on solar system components and hardware.
  • Diagram layouts and locations for photovoltaic (PV) arrays and equipment, including existing building or site features.
  • Determine materials, equipment, and installation sequences necessary to maximize installation efficiency.

Education & Training

Typical Entry Education

Post-secondary certificate

Time to Job Ready

0-1 years

Based on Job Zone 2. For formal education duration only, see education_duration.

Technology Skills

Solar design softwareMicrosoft OfficeElectrical testing toolsInstallation documentationSafety tracking

Key Abilities

Problem SensitivityNear VisionVisualizationInformation OrderingOral ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningArm-Hand SteadinessManual DexterityFinger DexterityOral Expression

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Compensation Details

$37,920
10th Percentile
$48,800
Median
$73,560
90th Percentile

Based on 24,510 employed workers

Also Known As

Electro-Mechanical Solar Technician (Electro-Mechanical Solar Tech)Installation Technician (Installation Tech)InstallerJourneyman Electrician PV Installer (Journeyman Electrician Photovoltaic Installer)PV Fabrication and Testing Technician (Photovoltaic Fabrication and Testing Technician)PV Fabrication Technician (Photovoltaic Fabrication Technician)PV Installation Tech (Photovoltaic Installation Technician)PV Installer (Photovoltaic Installer)PV Panel Installer (Photovoltaic Panel Installer)PV Technician (Photovoltaic Technician)

Data from O*NET 30.1 and BLS Occupational Employment Statistics

O*NET Code: 47-2231.00