Solar electric installer demographics and statistics in the US
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Solar electric installer gender statistics
9.4% of solar electric installers are women and 90.6% of solar electric installers are men.
- Male, 90.6%
- Female, 9.4%
Solar electric installer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.6% |
| Female | 9.4% |
Solar electric installer gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,018
Female income
$35,940
Solar electric installer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in solar electric installer positions over time. Currently, 9.4% of solar electric installers are female.
Solar electric installer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.19% | 10.81% |
| 2011 | 88.46% | 11.54% |
| 2012 | 95.74% | 4.26% |
| 2013 | 97.89% | 2.11% |
| 2014 | 94.19% | 5.81% |
| 2015 | 94.51% | 5.49% |
| 2016 | 97.92% | 2.08% |
| 2017 | 96.05% | 3.95% |
| 2018 | 78.22% | 21.78% |
| 2019 | 90.57% | 9.43% |
| 2020 | 76.81% | 23.19% |
| 2021 | 90.57% | 9.43% |
Solar electric installer related jobs gender ratio
We compared solar electric installers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, water softener installer and insulation worker have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Composition Floor Setter | 34% | 66% |
| Solar Electric Installer | 91% | 9% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Solar electric installer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among solar electric installers is Hispanic or Latino, which makes up 36.3% of all solar electric installers. Comparatively, 35.3% of solar electric installers are White and 15.8% of solar electric installers are Black or African American.
- Hispanic or Latino, 36.3%
- White, 35.3%
- Black or African American, 15.8%
- Unknown, 6.3%
- Asian, 5.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Solar electric installer race
| Solar electric installer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 36.3% |
| White | 35.3% |
| Black or African American | 15.8% |
| Unknown | 6.3% |
| Asian | 5.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Solar electric installer race and ethnicity over time
See how solar electric installer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Solar electric installer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.30% | 8.05% | 1.17% | 18.29% |
| 2011 | 68.68% | 8.17% | 0.76% | 17.55% |
| 2012 | 63.23% | 10.25% | 1.09% | 23.41% |
| 2013 | 61.69% | 10.13% | 0.89% | 24.89% |
| 2014 | 61.95% | 8.91% | 1.00% | 25.01% |
| 2015 | 62.75% | 9.58% | 0.72% | 24.55% |
| 2016 | 62.15% | 7.12% | 0.43% | 26.99% |
| 2017 | 61.20% | 9.79% | 1.13% | 25.06% |
| 2018 | 50.28% | 7.91% | 3.95% | 35.03% |
| 2019 | 59.29% | 11.43% | 0.71% | 25.00% |
| 2020 | 51.20% | 12.00% | 1.60% | 30.40% |
| 2021 | 35.26% | 15.79% | 5.79% | 36.32% |
Solar electric installer wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown solar electric installers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american solar electric installers have the lowest average salary at $36,420.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,519 |
| White | $39,839 |
| Black or African American | $36,420 |
| Asian | $38,412 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,046 |
Average solar electric installer age
See how the average age of solar electric installers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Solar electric installer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27 | |
| Black or African American | 29 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
Solar electric installer age breakdown
The average age of solar electric installers is 20-30 years years old, representing 58% of the solar electric installer population.
Solar electric installer age breakdown
| Solar Electric Installer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 13% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 58% |
Solar electric installer educational attainment
The most common degree for solar electric installers is high school diploma, with 33% of solar electric installers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 33% and bachelor's degree degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 33%
- Bachelor's, 33%
- Associate, 17%
- Diploma, 13%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Solar electric installers by degree level
| Solar electric installer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 33% |
| Bachelor's | 33% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Solar electric installer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, solar electric installers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $41,055 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, solar electric installers earn a median annual income of $39,283 compared to $37,752 for solar electric installers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,752 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,283 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $41,055 |
Solar electric installer employment statistics
Company size where solar electric installers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where solar electric installers work.
Solar electric installer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 39% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Solar electric installer jobs by industry
The most common industries for solar electric installers are energy, construction and professional.
Solar electric installer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 24% |
| Construction | 24% |
| Professional | 21% |
| Media | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
Solar electric installer turnover and employment statistics
Solar electric installer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for solar electric installers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Solar electric installer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Solar electric installer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.57% |
| 2011 | 14.50% |
| 2012 | 19.94% |
| 2013 | 15.90% |
| 2014 | 13.10% |
| 2015 | 10.72% |
| 2016 | 8.92% |
| 2017 | 7.10% |
| 2018 | 11.56% |
| 2019 | 8.55% |
| 2020 | 17.82% |
| 2021 | 11.52% |
Average solar electric installer tenure
The average solar electric installer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 60 solar electric installers resumes in Zippia's database.
Solar electric installer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 44% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Solar electric installer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of solar electric installers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Reliner | 1.40% | 36 |
| Acoustical Ceiling Technician | 1.75% | 5,679 |
| Bridge Builder | 2.24% | 3,623 |
| Overhead Worker | 2.76% | 30,465 |
| Carpet Layer | 3.39% | 530 |
| Sheet Metal Fabricator | 4.07% | 4,036 |
| Solar Electric Installer | 8.12% | - |
Similar solar electric installer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Reliner | 1.40% | 36 |
| Acoustical Ceiling Technician | 1.75% | 5,679 |
| Bridge Builder | 2.24% | 3,623 |
| Overhead Worker | 2.76% | 30,465 |
| Carpet Layer | 3.39% | 530 |
| Sheet Metal Fabricator | 4.07% | 4,036 |
Foreign languages spoken by solar electric installers
- Polish, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Solar electric installer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Polish | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |