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Job outlook for renewable energy project managers in the United States
Are renewable energy project manager jobs in demand?
Renewable energy project manager job and salary trends over time
Renewable energy project manager jobs over time
Renewable energy project manager job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 35 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 250 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 11 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 32 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 30 | 0.00% |
Average renewable energy project manager salary over time
Renewable energy project manager salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $92,044 | $44.25 | +4.2% |
| 2024 | $88,291 | $42.45 | +1.3% |
| 2023 | $87,150 | $41.90 | +1.8% |
| 2022 | $85,634 | $41.17 | +0.6% |
| 2021 | $85,115 | $40.92 | +0.1% |
Renewable energy project manager jobs by state
Most common states for renewable energy project managers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 300 | 43% |
| 2 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,073 | 19% |
| 3 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 147 | 19% |
| 4 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 247 | 18% |
| 5 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 313 | 16% |
| 6 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 1,523 | 15% |
| 7 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,053 | 14% |
| 8 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 806 | 14% |
| 9 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 299 | 14% |
| 10 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 237 | 14% |
| 11 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 1,526 | 13% |
| 12 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 806 | 13% |
| 13 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 415 | 13% |
| 14 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 391 | 13% |
| 15 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 805 | 12% |
| 16 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 166 | 12% |
| 17 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 105 | 12% |
| 18 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 1,052 | 11% |
| 19 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 744 | 11% |
| 20 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 742 | 11% |
Most common cities for renewable energy project managers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Annapolis | 1 | 3% | $106,334 |
| 2 | Juneau | 1 | 3% | $103,229 |
| 3 | Hartford | 1 | 1% | $106,611 |
| 4 | Lansing | 1 | 1% | $79,686 |
| 5 | Orem | 1 | 1% | $94,068 |
| 6 | Portland | 1 | 1% | $83,614 |
| 7 | Richardson | 1 | 1% | $83,127 |
| 8 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $78,901 |
| 9 | Baton Rouge | 1 | 0% | $105,862 |
| 10 | Chicago | 1 | 0% | $77,275 |
| 11 | Los Angeles | 1 | 0% | $100,104 |
| 12 | Montgomery | 1 | 0% | $80,062 |
| 13 | Orlando | 1 | 0% | $83,188 |
| 14 | Phoenix | 1 | 0% | $86,027 |
| 15 | Saint Paul | 1 | 0% | $77,800 |
| 16 | San Diego | 1 | 0% | $97,939 |
| 17 | Urban Honolulu | 1 | 0% | $101,952 |
| 18 | Washington | 1 | 0% | $106,002 |
Renewable Energy Project Manager job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of renewable energy project manager experts
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University of Kansas
Indiana Wesleyan University
Dr. Laura Deeter PhD
Professor of Practice: Horticulture and Crop ScienceOhio State University
Applied Horticulture And Horticultural Business Services
What Renewable Energy Project Manager skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Dr. Laura Deeter PhD: There are more than enough positions out there to find one with a good starting salary. Apply for as many as you can.
Be willing to relocate to another city or state.
What soft skills should all Renewable Energy Project Managers possess?
Milena Stanislavova Ph.D.: Working and collaborating in groups, presenting to different audiences, writing technical reports, grant applications and researching new topics are all essential soft skills. Much of today's world relies on data, so collecting, summarizing, organizing and presenting data is also an important soft skill that is becoming quite fundamental.
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Renewable Energy Project Managers to find work opportunities?
Joseph Snider: There are many opportunities in the South right now. With major tech companies moving to Texas, that is now going to be a hot spot.