What is the salary of a Solar Energy Installation Manager?

The typical salary range is $55,083 - $110,166 per year.

ConstructionGrowingBright Outlook

Solar Energy Installation Manager

Operational-level

Also known as: Commercial Field Manager, Commercial Solar Superintendent, Commercial Subcontractor, Installation Manager

ConstructionBachelor's Degree

Job Description

Direct work crews installing residential or commercial solar photovoltaic or thermal systems.

Solar EnergyRenewable EnergyPhotovoltaicsConstruction ManagementEnergy SystemsConstructionProject ManagementBuildingSkilled Trade

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

Hot technologies

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

Job Outlook 2025-2035

Bright Outlook

O*NET flags this career as a Bright Outlook occupation: grows rapidly over the next decade.

Projected growth

+5%

US average: +3.5%

Job openings

67,000

per year (US)

Jobs today

913,300

in 2025 → 959,400 (2035)

Typical entry education

High school diploma or equivalent

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook.

Work Environment

How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.

Email & digital communication

High

Working in a team

High

Contact with others

High

Freedom to make decisions

High

Time pressure

High

Time spent sitting

Moderate

Working outdoors

High

Indoor, climate-controlled

Moderate

Dealing with customers

High

Level of competition

High

Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)

Future Perspective

Growing Job Market

This field is experiencing expansion with increasing job opportunities and career advancement potential. Market demand is rising, with new positions being created.

Career ladder

Often before this role

Installateur de panneaux solaires
Électricien apprenti
Ouvrier en construction

Solar Energy Installation Manager

Where it can lead

Chef de projet solaire
Directeur des opérations (énergie renouvelable)
Directeur régional (énergie renouvelable)

Impact of AI on this Job

AI will likely enhance project planning, logistics, and predictive maintenance for solar installations, optimizing crew deployment and material flow. It may also automate parts of site assessment and quality control through computer vision, freeing managers to focus on complex problem-solving and team leadership.

Salary

$79,920

Median annual wage, BLS 2025

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum educational requirement for this position