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Job outlook for solar sales associates in the United States
Are solar sales associate jobs in demand?
Solar sales associate job and salary trends over time
Solar sales associate jobs over time
Solar sales associate job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 131 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 142 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 151 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 154 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 161 | 0.00% |
Average solar sales associate salary over time
Solar sales associate salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $40,875 | $19.65 | +6.9% |
| 2024 | $38,220 | $18.37 | +1.7% |
| 2023 | $37,587 | $18.07 | +1.1% |
| 2022 | $37,186 | $17.88 | --0.2% |
| 2021 | $37,257 | $17.91 | +3.7% |
Solar sales associate jobs by state
Most common states for solar sales associates
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 750 | 56% |
| 2 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 483 | 36% |
| 3 | Delaware | 961,939 | 350 | 36% |
| 4 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 610 | 34% |
| 5 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 1,440 | 29% |
| 6 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 1,047 | 29% |
| 7 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,925 | 28% |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 3,488 | 27% |
| 9 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 2,305 | 27% |
| 10 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 1,817 | 27% |
| 11 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 1,811 | 27% |
| 12 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 1,549 | 26% |
| 13 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 2,574 | 25% |
| 14 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 1,238 | 25% |
| 15 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 791 | 25% |
| 16 | Florida | 20,984,400 | 4,949 | 24% |
| 17 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 2,451 | 24% |
| 18 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 2,170 | 24% |
| 19 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 1,345 | 24% |
| 20 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 258 | 24% |
Solar Sales Associate job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of solar sales associate experts
University of Mount Union
Franklin and Marshall College
Michael Grossman Ph.D.
Professor, Political Studies and International StudiesUniversity of Mount Union
Department of Political Science and International Studies
What will help Solar Sales Associates increase their earning potential?
Michael Grossman Ph.D.: It's all about practical knowledge. Employers are less interested in your major or the classes you take. They want to see that you can do the work they need you to do. So internships are important. Also employers want to see you can be trained and can think critically, write well, and speak well. So in this regard more liberal arts focused curriculum is important.
What certifications/licenses/courses can have the biggest impact for Solar Sales Associates?
Cynthia Krom: Professional certifications matter. If your profession has a certification, you need to have that certification to be competitive in this new world. So, a public accountant needs to have a CPA, and a corporate accountant needs to have their CMA. A fraud examiner needs their CFE. Find out what is available in your profession and take whatever courses or exams are needed to be at the top of your game, because everyone else will.
We don't really know what will be happening with professional licenses with remote work. A psychotherapist may be licensed in New York, but remotely treating a client in New Mexico. Technically, they probably need a license in New Mexico. But who will control that? Will it just be the professional responsibility of the therapist to only practice where licensed? Will their malpractice insurance only cover them if the client is where they are licensed? What about a physician operating on someone a thousand miles away using robotics?
In terms of courses not related to professional certification or licensure, technology is where it is at. First and foremost, polish your Zoom skills. Zoom is now your face-to-face workplace and you need to be a pro. YouTube has great videos about lighting for Zoom, even with reflective eyeglasses. Perhaps your IT department is able to help with connectivity issues and learning remote technologies. And, as we have all recently seen, you need to learn how to turn off filters that make you look like a kitten! For nearly every field, you have to know Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) or similar programs. You need to know how to work collaboratively on projects through things like Google Drive. If you are not fluent in the basics, you are showing up for a horse race with a little pony.