← Back to Careers
Solar Photovoltaic Installers
Construction and Extraction · SOC 47-2231
0.0% AI Exposure — Low
$53,140
Median Annual Salary
Bright ↗
O*NET Outlook
2,200
Proj. Annual Openings
31,350
Employment (OEWS 2025)
100/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure0.0%
AI Resiliency100/100
Exposure BandLow
Sector Avg. Exposure0.4%
Top Skills
1.Installation
2.Active Listening
3.Critical Thinking
4.Monitoring
5.Reading Comprehension
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
Microsoft Excel · hotMicrosoft Office software · hotExtensible markup language XML · hotMicrosoft Outlook · hotSalesforce software · hot
Employment Projections & AI Exposure
15
Occupations Shown
1.2%
Avg AI Exposure
12
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Outlook | Bright ↗ | 76% Bright |
| Median Salary | $53,140 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 100/100 | N/A |