Solar Photovoltaic Installers
Construction and Extraction · SOC 47-2231
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
Decision card
Career Evidence Passport
SOC 47-2231 evidence across exposure, wages, projections, postings, certified LCAs, skills, and transitions.
- SOC exposure
- 0.0%
- Low · Anthropic AEI
- Automation friction
- 60/100
- High friction; broad SOC seed ORS job-requirements coverage.
- Wages
- $53,140
- No H-1B offered-wage row for this SOC.
- Projected openings
- 2,200
- BLS EP 2024–2034; employment change +42.1%.
- Observed/proxy demand
- 0
- FY2025 certified LCAs; 4,037 postings in 2025.
Skill evidence
Transition context
- H-1B values are certified Labor Condition Applications, not visa approvals.
- Job postings are seed-static / seed-derived; treat as provider-ready proxy coverage until observed provider data is wired in.
- Transition matches are directional skill-overlap context, not placement guarantees.
- This release is a FutureGrid broad-SOC seed derived from public BLS ORS requirement concepts and categories, not direct occupation-level ORS survey estimates. It describes job requirements, not worker ability, AI capability, or displacement probability. Automation friction is a FutureGrid derived score and should be read alongside exposure, demand, wage, and projection signals.
AI Exposure Analysis
Across AI measures
Multiple exposure lenses for this occupation.
Top Skills
H-1B Visa Sponsorship Demand
View full H-1B trends →Certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications naming this occupation, FY2016–FY2025. A descriptive high-skill labor-demand signal — employer filings, not visa approvals or individual outcomes. Note: one LCA can cover multiple worker positions.
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
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.
Common titles: Journeyman Electrician PV Installer (Journeyman Electrician Photovoltaic Installer), PV Installation Tech (Photovoltaic Installation Technician), PV Installer (Photovoltaic Installer), Solar Designer, Solar Electric Installer, Solar Installer
Representative Tasks
- •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.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Install solar energy systems.
- •Inspect electrical or electronic systems for defects.
- •Determine appropriate locations for operations or installations.
- •Apply sealants or other protective coatings.
- •Install electrical components, equipment, or systems.
Tools & Technologies
Employment Projections & AI Exposure
Employment & Wage Trend
BLS OEWS, 2019–2025
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). See /sources.
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 0.0% | 1.2% |
| Outlook | Bright ↗ | 70% Bright |
| Median Salary | $53,140 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 100/100 | N/A |