Solar Energy Installation Managers
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$79,920/yr
Typical range
$63,400 – $101,460
Education
High school diploma
Time to entry
No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning
What a Solar Energy Installation Managers does
You'll oversee the installation of solar panel systems, managing teams, timelines, and budgets while ensuring projects meet industry standards. This position combines construction management with growing renewable energy expertise.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a high school diploma. No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning.
Estimated cost of that path: No degree cost. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
Related careers
- Construction Laborers — $47,120/yr
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers — $79,920/yr
- Electricians — $63,190/yr
- Carpenters — $60,580/yr
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators — $59,850/yr
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