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What is a solar commercial installation electrician manager and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a solar commercial installation electrician manager. For example, did you know that they make an average of $31.75 an hour? That's $66,041 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 8% and produce 36,400 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreSolar Commercial Installation Electrician ManagerUS Average
Salary
5.2

Avg. Salary $66,041

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
7.8

Growth rate 8%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
3.5
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.54%

Asian 2.47%

Black or African American 2.94%

Hispanic or Latino 12.94%

Unknown 4.31%

White 76.80%

Gender

female 3.45%

male 96.55%

Age - 46
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 - 46
Stress level
7.8

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
8.4

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
2.8

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Solar commercial installation electrician manager career paths

Key steps to become a solar commercial installation electrician manager

  1. Explore solar commercial installation electrician manager education requirements

    Most common solar commercial installation electrician manager degrees

    Associate

    45.5 %

    High School Diploma

    18.2 %

    Bachelor's

    18.2 %
  2. Start to develop specific solar commercial installation electrician manager skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Electrical Equipment56.53%
    NEC18.23%
    Electrical Systems13.63%
    EMT11.61%
  3. Complete relevant solar commercial installation electrician manager training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 2-4 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New solar commercial installation electrician managers 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 solar commercial installation electrician manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real solar commercial installation electrician manager resumes.
  4. Research solar commercial installation electrician manager duties and responsibilities

    • Manage onsite supervisors to meet requirements of layouts of plans and construction specifications.
    • Supervise small construction teams in the installation of electrical hardware and associate components according to NEC guidelines for residential new construction.
    • Field verify voltages for crew lead.
  5. Apply for solar commercial installation electrician manager jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a solar commercial installation electrician manager 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 solar commercial installation electrician manager salary

The average solar commercial installation electrician manager salary in the United States is $66,041 per year or $32 per hour. Solar commercial installation electrician manager salaries range between $41,000 and $104,000 per year.

Average solar commercial installation electrician manager salary
$66,041 Yearly
$31.75 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

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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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