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  1. Occupations
  2. Solar Energy Installation Managers

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.
MetricU.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
Skills & Requirements: Knowledge

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 & Technology: Technology Skills

Tools & Equipment

  • Acetylene torches
  • Adjustable hand wrenches
  • Adjustable widemouth pliers
  • Caulking equipment
  • Channel lock pliers
  • Charging pumps
  • Cordless drills
  • Crimping lugs
Tools & Technology: Tools & Equipment

Related Occupations

Occupations with similar skills and knowledge requirements

Most Similar

  • Solar Photovoltaic Installers 47-2231.00
  • First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 47-1011.00
  • Project Management Specialists 13-1082.00
  • Solar Sales Representatives and Assessors 41-4011.07
  • Construction Managers 11-9021.00

Moderately Similar

  • Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians 47-2152.04
  • Wind Energy Development Managers 11-9199.10
  • Construction and Building Inspectors 47-4011.00
  • First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 49-1011.00
  • Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 49-9071.00

Related

  • Solar Energy Systems Engineers 17-2199.11
  • Energy Auditors 47-4011.01
  • Industrial Engineers 17-2112.00
  • Electrical Engineers 17-2071.00
  • Civil Engineers 17-2051.00
  • Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar 17-2199.03
  • Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians 17-3022.00
  • Information Technology Project Managers 15-1299.09
  • Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians 17-3026.00
  • Electricians 47-2111.00

Related Programs

Education programs that prepare you for this occupation

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