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Job outlook for renewable energy consultants in the United States
Renewable energy consultant job and salary trends over time
Renewable energy consultant jobs over time
Renewable energy consultant job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 442 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 443 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 443 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 413 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 382 | 0.00% |
Average renewable energy consultant salary over time
Renewable energy consultant salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $94,129 | $45.25 | +4.4% |
| 2024 | $90,177 | $43.35 | +2.1% |
| 2023 | $88,302 | $42.45 | --0.3% |
| 2022 | $88,547 | $42.57 | --0.1% |
| 2021 | $88,593 | $42.59 | +1.5% |
Renewable energy consultant jobs by state
Most common states for renewable energy consultants
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 157 | 18% |
| 2 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 307 | 15% |
| 3 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 188 | 14% |
| 4 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 886 | 13% |
| 5 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 870 | 13% |
| 6 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 245 | 13% |
| 7 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 88 | 13% |
| 8 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 1,059 | 11% |
| 9 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 575 | 11% |
| 10 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 553 | 11% |
| 11 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 508 | 11% |
| 12 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 374 | 10% |
| 13 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 238 | 8% |
| 14 | Vermont | 623,657 | 24 | 4% |
| 15 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 195 | 3% |
| 16 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 113 | 3% |
| 17 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 39 | 3% |
| 18 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 28 | 3% |
| 19 | Alaska | 739,795 | 19 | 3% |
| 20 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 17 | 3% |
Most common cities for renewable energy consultants
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brea | 1 | 2% | $104,066 |
| 2 | Wallingford | 1 | 2% | $109,484 |
| 3 | Denver | 1 | 0% | $90,738 |
| 4 | Las Vegas | 1 | 0% | $70,407 |
| 5 | San Diego | 1 | 0% | $102,727 |
Renewable Energy Consultant job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of renewable energy consultant experts
New Mexico State University
Colby-Sawyer College
Emory Oxford College
St. John's University
David J. Smith Consulting
Temple University
Robert Foster
Assistant ProfessorNew Mexico State University
Engineering Technologies/Technicians
What general advice would you give to a Renewable Energy Consultant?
Robert Foster: Get connected with the professional organizations in your field to help build your network. Look for mentors that can help you launch your career. If you want to become a PE or certified technician, be sure to get on with an organization that has PEs and certified technicians already that can mentor you (e.g., NABCEP).
What type of skills will young Renewable Energy Consultants need?
Hilary Walrod: Creative problem-solving, collaboration, and communication have always been essential skill sets, and they look to be increasingly important now and shortly. By applying these skill sets, fine arts graduates will be well-equipped to contribute to various professional settings. Developing the wherewithal to learn new skills and the latest best practices can enable graduates to situate themselves for adaptation and growth.
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Renewable Energy Consultants to find work opportunities?
Christopher Blake Ph.D.: If you had asked me last year, I would say that several places a graduate could find ample work opportunities. Any city with a Federal Reserve Branch Bank is a safe bet for those interested in public policy. The private sector is always looking for qualified economists to help with data analysis, modeling, and strategy. While there is still decent demand for those with strong communication, modeling, and data skills, the movement to more remote work makes it more likely a graduate can find a job anywhere. This may be one of the few positives from this job market cycle, relative to last year's, as there will be many jobs that no longer ask that one moves to the job's physical location.
Digital "places" are then perhaps more critical. For academic and research jobs, always keep an eye on the Job Openings for Economists list through the American Economic Association website (https://www.aeaweb.org/joe/listings?). A handful of other sites are devoted to academic and research jobs, though these are used less frequently (EconJobMarket comes to mind: https://econjobmarket.org/). Outside of academic and research positions, the world is truly your oyster - as they say. Remaining active on job boards, LinkedIn, and other social media platforms, and even checking specific large company websites can all prove valuable sources to find work opportunities. There will always be a demand for strong candidates who can understand the plethora of data collected these days.
Joseph Trainor Ph.D.
Associate Professor and ChairpersonSt. John's University
Department of Accountancy
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Renewable Energy Consultants to find work opportunities?
Joseph Trainor Ph.D.: Accountants are needed throughout the country, but demand is particularly high in New York City and other metropolitan areas. The trend towards moving into cities may be stagnant or decline, due to the pandemic, but demand for accounting professionals in cities remains strong.
What type of skills will young Renewable Energy Consultants need?
David Smith: Of course, the need for tech-based skills will continue. But moreover, in the next couple of years, there will be increased demands for careers where personal and humanistic approaches are needed. These are wide-ranging: from home health aids to life coaches. For that reason, the ability to show empathy, apply good listening abilities, and understand and respond to a client's personal challenges will be critical. As society continues to diversify along ethnic, cultural, political, and economic lines, there will be an urgent need for professionals who can seek to connect with clients and help them build bridges, at times, with those who are different.
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Renewable Energy Consultants to find work opportunities?
Elizabeth Gordon: Almost every type of organization, whether a corporation, a non-profit, or a government entity, needs an accountant. So, there will be opportunities for accounting majors throughout the United States. Regions that are growing will be particularly good places in the United States to find work opportunities after graduation.