# Solar Installer jobs and career guide

Category: Electrical & Power
Page: https://toolupjobs.com/trades/solar-installer/
Also called: PV installer, solar technician, solar electrician, battery storage installer

Solar PV installers mount panels, racking and inverters on rooftops and ground arrays and connect them to the grid.

## Typical US pay
$40k–$75k per year (approximate, entry level to experienced).

## What they do
- Install racking, modules and wiring on roofs and ground mounts
- Connect inverters, batteries and monitoring equipment
- Work safely at heights with fall protection
- Commission and troubleshoot PV systems

## Key skills
- PV installation
- Fall protection
- DC wiring
- Battery storage
- Roof work

## Training
Short trade programs or on-the-job training; NABCEP certification for advancement.

## Licensing & certifications
Electrical connections typically require a licensed electrician; NABCEP PV Associate/Installer recommended.

## Open jobs (0)
None posted right now.