Solar power installer demographics and statistics in the US
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Solar power installer gender statistics
6.9% of solar power installers are women and 93.1% of solar power installers are men.
- Male, 93.1%
- Female, 6.9%
Solar power installer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.1% |
| Female | 6.9% |
Solar power installer gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,280
Female income
$34,857
Solar power installer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in solar power installer positions over time. Currently, 6.9% of solar power installers are female.
Solar power installer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.06% | 7.94% |
| 2011 | 91.51% | 8.49% |
| 2012 | 96.93% | 3.07% |
| 2013 | 98.49% | 1.51% |
| 2014 | 95.80% | 4.20% |
| 2015 | 96.03% | 3.97% |
| 2016 | 98.51% | 1.49% |
| 2017 | 97.16% | 2.84% |
| 2018 | 83.47% | 16.53% |
| 2019 | 93.10% | 6.90% |
| 2020 | 82.32% | 17.68% |
| 2021 | 93.10% | 6.90% |
Solar power installer related jobs gender ratio
We compared solar power 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 Power Installer | 93% | 7% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Solar power installer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among solar power installers is Hispanic or Latino, which makes up 36.3% of all solar power installers. Comparatively, 35.3% of solar power installers are White and 15.8% of solar power 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 power installer race
| Solar power 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 power installer race and ethnicity over time
See how solar power installer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Solar power 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 power installer wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown solar power installers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american solar power installers have the lowest average salary at $35,388.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,964 |
| White | $39,200 |
| Black or African American | $35,388 |
| Asian | $37,602 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,432 |
Average solar power installer age
See how the average age of solar power installers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Solar power installer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27 | |
| Black or African American | 29 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
Solar power installer age breakdown
The average age of solar power installers is 20-30 years years old, representing 58% of the solar power installer population.
Solar power installer age breakdown
| Solar Power Installer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 13% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 58% |
Solar power installer educational attainment
The most common degree for solar power installers is associate degree, with 33% of solar power installers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 30% and high school diploma degree at 19%.
- Associate, 33%
- High School Diploma, 30%
- Bachelor's, 19%
- Diploma, 15%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Solar power installers by degree level
| Solar power installer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 33% |
| High School Diploma | 30% |
| Bachelor's | 19% |
| Diploma | 15% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Solar power installer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, solar power installers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $40,566 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, solar power installers earn a median annual income of $38,577 compared to $36,868 for solar power installers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,868 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,577 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,566 |
Solar power installer employment statistics
Company size where solar power installers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where solar power installers work.
Solar power installer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Solar power installer jobs by industry
The most common industries for solar power installers are professional, telecommunication and construction.
Solar power installer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 21% |
| Telecommunication | 15% |
| Construction | 13% |
| Energy | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
Solar power installer turnover and employment statistics
Solar power installer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for solar power installers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Solar power installer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Solar power 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 power installer tenure
The average solar power installer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 183 solar power installers resumes in Zippia's database.
Solar power installer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 39% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Solar power installer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of solar power 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Plaster Block Layer | 1.40% | 230 |
| Acoustical Ceiling Technician | 1.75% | 5,679 |
| Gravel Screener | 2.24% | 1,485 |
| Substation Electrician | 2.76% | 16,824 |
| Tile Setter | 3.39% | 6,365 |
| Metal Hanger | 4.07% | 2,790 |
| Solar Power Installer | 8.12% | - |
Similar solar power installer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Plaster Block Layer | 1.40% | 230 |
| Acoustical Ceiling Technician | 1.75% | 5,679 |
| Gravel Screener | 2.24% | 1,485 |
| Substation Electrician | 2.76% | 16,824 |
| Tile Setter | 3.39% | 6,365 |
| Metal Hanger | 4.07% | 2,790 |
Foreign languages spoken by solar power installers
The most common foreign language among solar power installers is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Tagalog at 25.0% and Italian is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Tagalog, 25.0%
- Italian, 25.0%
Solar power installer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Tagalog | 25.0% |
| Italian | 25.0% |