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What is a photovoltaic technician and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a photovoltaic technician. For example, did you know that they make an average of $18.81 an hour? That's $39,118 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 27% and produce 4,600 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScorePhotovoltaic TechnicianUS Average
Salary
3.1

Avg. Salary $39,118

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
6.8

Growth rate 27%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
0.0
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.53%

Asian 5.79%

Black or African American 15.79%

Hispanic or Latino 36.32%

Unknown 6.32%

White 35.26%

Gender

female 8.00%

male 92.00%

Age - 27
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 27
Stress level
6.8

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
7.7

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
5.1

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a photovoltaic technician

  1. Explore photovoltaic technician education requirements

    Most common photovoltaic technician degrees

    Bachelor's

    42.9 %

    Associate

    28.6 %

    High School Diploma

    14.3 %
  2. Start to develop specific photovoltaic technician skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Safety Standards100.00%
  3. Complete relevant photovoltaic technician training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New photovoltaic technicians learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a photovoltaic technician based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real photovoltaic technician resumes.
  4. Research photovoltaic technician duties and responsibilities

    • Compose written reports of data collect from patient evaluation and present to department chief for thorough analysis of patient diagnosis.
    • Travele to supply vendors to ensure proper manufacturing & testing of PCB (print circuit board) assemblies.
  5. Apply for photovoltaic technician jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a photovoltaic technician job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average photovoltaic technician salary

The average photovoltaic technician salary in the United States is $39,118 per year or $19 per hour. Photovoltaic technician salaries range between $27,000 and $55,000 per year.

Average photovoltaic technician salary
$39,118 Yearly
$18.81 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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