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.

Programs That Prepare You

College programs linked to this occupation, ranked by graduate earnings

Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians(bachelors)Excelsior University, NY

$110,398

Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians(masters)Oklahoma City University, OK

$108,612

Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians(associates)Southeast Community College Area, NE

$104,847

Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians(masters)New York Institute of Technology, NY

$98,934

Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection(bachelors)Rowan University, NJ

$85,630

Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection(bachelors)Utah Valley University, UT

$74,527

Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection(bachelors)The University of Texas at San Antonio, TX

$71,202

Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians(bachelors)Ferris State University, MI

$67,764

Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians(associates)Laramie County Community College, WY

$67,068

Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection(certificate)North Hennepin Community College, MN

$66,902

Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection(bachelors)Pennsylvania College of Technology, PA

$64,231

Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection(associates)Portland Community College, OR

$63,103

Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection(associates)Rochester Community and Technical College, MN

$62,398

Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection(certificate)Rochester Community and Technical College, MN

$61,196

Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians(associates)Iowa Lakes Community College, IA

$60,039

Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection(associates)Dunwoody College of Technology, MN

$59,074

Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection(certificate)Interactive College of Technology-Chamblee, GA

$55,188

Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians(associates)Refrigeration School Inc, AZ

$51,772

Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection(associates)Ivy Tech Community College, IN

$51,303

Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection(associates)Flint Hills Technical College, KS

$47,694

Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection(certificate)Cabrillo College, CA

$47,566

Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians(bachelors)Illinois State University, IL

$46,992

Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection(associates)Erie Community College, NY

$44,535

Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection(associates)Central Piedmont Community College, NC

$44,380

Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection(associates)Central New Mexico Community College, NM

$44,380