Careers · Solar Photovoltaic Installers · North Carolina
Solar Photovoltaic Installers in North Carolina
Solar photovoltaic installers assemble, install, and maintain solar panel systems on roofs and other structures. They measure, cut, and bolt structural framing and modules while following site plans and safety codes In North Carolina the median pay is $43,860 a year, 17% below the national median of $53,140.
$43,860median pay in North Carolina, per year
$39,710–$48,460middle half earn
710employed in North Carolina
$53,140U.S. median, for comparison
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Four short assessments and your background, scored against solar photovoltaic installers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against solar photovoltaic installers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
What it takes
Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most hold a certificate or training program.
Skills that matter most
InstallationCritical ThinkingActive ListeningMonitoringOperations MonitoringQuality Control AnalysisJudgment and Decision MakingReading Comprehension
Knowledge areas
Building and ConstructionEngineering and TechnologyMechanicalDesignAdministration and ManagementCustomer and Personal Service
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Solar Photovoltaic Installers.
Licenses and training in North Carolina
Solar Photovoltaic Installers pay in other states
New Jersey · $78,950Hawaii · $70,370Nevada · $67,810Oregon · $66,320Ohio · $62,400Washington · $61,630Maine · $61,210California · $60,600Illinois · $59,630Massachusetts · $59,180
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against solar photovoltaic installers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against solar photovoltaic installers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 47-2231.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, North Carolina, annual.