Renewable Energy
Solar Installer — Global Hiring Overview
Solar Installers physically install solar PV modules, mounting systems, inverters, and balance-of-system equipment on residential, commercial, and utility-scale projects.
Median Salary
$58.0k
$41.8k – $82.4k
Demand Score
96/100
Very High
Monthly Openings
14K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+24%
rolling 12 months
Market Outlook
Demand for solar installers in the global energy market is exceptionally strong. Oil & gas operators, renewables developers, utilities, EPC contractors, mining companies, and energy software firms report a 24% year-on-year increase in Solar Installer mandates, driven by the global energy transition, utility-scale solar and wind buildouts, BESS rollouts, hydrogen programmes, and corporate PPA demand.
Salary Trend
Solar Installer compensation typically falls between $41.8k and $82.4k, with experienced solar installers in the global energy market commanding $82.4k+ at leading operators, IPPs, utilities, and EPC majors. Total compensation often includes shift premiums, offshore or remote allowances, performance bonuses, and equity where applicable.
Career Path
Solar Installers typically progress to Solar Technician, Solar Engineer roles, or into renewables director, project portfolio lead, and head of development tracks at IPPs and developers across the global hiring energy market.
Key Responsibilities
- •Install PV modules and mounting systems
- •Wire DC and AC system components
- •Run commissioning and handover
- •Follow safety and electrical codes
Qualifications
- •NABCEP / equivalent certification
- •Electrical / construction background
- •Solar installation experience
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Solar Installer jobs by city
Solar Installer jobs in Houston
29.4K openings · $68.4k
Solar Installer jobs in Dallas
21.7K openings · $66.1k
Solar Installer jobs in Midland
22.4K openings · $63.8k
Solar Installer jobs in Denver
18.2K openings · $68.4k
Solar Installer jobs in Pittsburgh
16.8K openings · $60.9k
Solar Installer jobs in New Orleans
17.5K openings · $58.0k
Solar Installer jobs in Bakersfield
16.8K openings · $60.9k
Solar Installer jobs in Calgary
25.9K openings · $68.4k
Solar Installer jobs in Edmonton
20.3K openings · $65.0k
Solar Installer jobs in Fort McMurray
18.2K openings · $69.6k
Solar Installer jobs in Aberdeen
26.6K openings · $69.6k
Solar Installer jobs in London
19.6K openings · $84.1k
Solar Installer jobs in Manchester
16.1K openings · $60.9k
Solar Installer jobs in Oslo
22.4K openings · $84.1k
Solar Installer jobs in Stavanger
24.5K openings · $81.2k
Solar Installer jobs in Bergen
16.8K openings · $75.4k
Solar Installer jobs in Rotterdam
21.7K openings · $74.2k
Solar Installer jobs in Amsterdam
18.2K openings · $75.4k
Solar Installer jobs in The Hague
16.8K openings · $75.4k
Solar Installer jobs in Hamburg
19.6K openings · $72.5k
Solar Installer jobs in Munich
18.2K openings · $75.4k
Solar Installer jobs in Berlin
18.2K openings · $68.4k
Solar Installer jobs in Frankfurt
18.2K openings · $75.4k
Solar Installer jobs in Paris
21K openings · $76.6k
Solar Installer jobs in Lyon
16.8K openings · $68.4k
Solar Installer jobs in Madrid
18.2K openings · $60.9k
Solar Installer jobs in Copenhagen
19.6K openings · $78.3k
Solar Installer jobs in Milan
16.8K openings · $68.4k
Solar Installer jobs in Dubai
27.3K openings · $76.6k
Solar Installer jobs in Abu Dhabi
28K openings · $75.4k
Solar Installer jobs in Doha
25.9K openings · $76.6k
Solar Installer jobs in Riyadh
28K openings · $69.6k
Solar Installer jobs in Dammam
26.6K openings · $66.7k
Solar Installer jobs in Jubail
23.8K openings · $68.4k
Solar Installer jobs in Muscat
20.3K openings · $68.4k
Solar Installer jobs in Kuwait City
21K openings · $70.8k
Solar Installer jobs in Manama
16.8K openings · $68.4k
Solar Installer jobs in Mumbai
25.2K openings · $33.6k
Solar Installer jobs in Delhi
22.4K openings · $31.9k
Solar Installer jobs in Vadodara
23.1K openings · $26.1k
Solar Installer jobs in Ahmedabad
21.7K openings · $27.8k
Solar Installer jobs in Chennai
20.3K openings · $29.0k
Solar Installer jobs in Bangalore
22.4K openings · $31.9k
Solar Installer jobs in Hyderabad
21K openings · $30.2k
Solar Installer jobs in Pune
18.2K openings · $29.0k
Solar Installer jobs in Bhubaneswar
16.8K openings · $24.4k
Solar Installer jobs in Singapore
25.9K openings · $81.2k
Solar Installer jobs in Kuala Lumpur
20.3K openings · $51.0k
Solar Installer jobs in Jakarta
21.7K openings · $46.4k
Solar Installer jobs in Bangkok
16.8K openings · $47.6k
Solar Installer jobs in Tokyo
21.7K openings · $75.4k
Solar Installer jobs in Seoul
21K openings · $70.8k
Solar Installer jobs in Shanghai
24.5K openings · $69.6k
Solar Installer jobs in Beijing
23.8K openings · $69.6k
Solar Installer jobs in Perth
25.9K openings · $76.6k
Solar Installer jobs in Brisbane
21.7K openings · $69.6k
Solar Installer jobs in Sydney
20.3K openings · $80.0k
Solar Installer jobs in Melbourne
18.9K openings · $76.6k
Solar Installer jobs in Astana
18.2K openings · $49.3k
Solar Installer jobs in Atyrau
20.3K openings · $51.0k
Solar Installer jobs in Baku
19.6K openings · $49.3k
Solar Installer jobs in Santiago
18.9K openings · $49.3k
Solar Installer jobs in Rio de Janeiro
21.7K openings · $49.3k
Solar Installer jobs in São Paulo
19.6K openings · $49.3k
Solar Installer jobs in Mexico City
19.6K openings · $45.2k
Solar Installer jobs in Bogotá
16.8K openings · $40.6k
Solar Installer jobs in Johannesburg
19.6K openings · $43.5k
Solar Installer jobs in Cape Town
16.8K openings · $41.8k
Solar Installer jobs in Lagos
21.7K openings · $43.5k
Solar Installer jobs in Port Harcourt
19.6K openings · $45.2k
Solar Installer jobs in Luanda
16.8K openings · $49.3k
Solar Installer salary insights
Solar Installer salary in Houston
$68.4k
Solar Installer salary in Dallas
$66.1k
Solar Installer salary in Midland
$63.8k
Solar Installer salary in Denver
$68.4k
Solar Installer salary in Pittsburgh
$60.9k
Solar Installer salary in New Orleans
$58.0k
Solar Installer salary in Bakersfield
$60.9k
Solar Installer salary in Calgary
$68.4k
Solar Installer salary in Edmonton
$65.0k
Hiring by energy industry
Oil & Gas Operators hiring Solar Installers
National and international oil companies operating upstream, midstream, and downstream assets across the globe
Renewable Energy Developers hiring Solar Installers
Solar, wind, storage, and hybrid renewables developers building utility-scale and C&I projects worldwide
Power Generation Companies hiring Solar Installers
Independent power producers and utilities operating thermal, hydro, nuclear, and renewable generation portfolios
Nuclear Power Operators hiring Solar Installers
Nuclear utilities and SMR developers operating existing fleets and building new-generation reactors
Solar Developers hiring Solar Installers
Utility-scale and distributed solar developers, IPPs, and asset owners across global solar markets
Wind Farm Operators hiring Solar Installers
Onshore and offshore wind farm developers, owners, and O&M operators worldwide
Utility Companies hiring Solar Installers
Electric, gas, and water utilities operating generation, T&D, and customer-facing operations
Transmission System Operators hiring Solar Installers
TSOs operating high-voltage transmission networks, interconnectors, and balancing markets
Distribution Utilities hiring Solar Installers
DSOs and distribution companies operating MV/LV networks, smart meters, and customer connections
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Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary for a Solar Installer in the global energy market is around $58.0k, typically ranging from $41.8k to $82.4k based on experience, asset class, and the energy employer.