Solar system installer demographics and statistics in the US
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Solar system installer gender statistics
7.1% of solar system installers are women and 92.9% of solar system installers are men.
- Male, 92.9%
- Female, 7.1%
Solar system installer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.9% |
| Female | 7.1% |
Solar system installer gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,591
Female income
$35,220
Solar system installer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in solar system installer positions over time. Currently, 7.1% of solar system installers are female.
Solar system installer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.88% | 8.12% |
| 2011 | 91.32% | 8.68% |
| 2012 | 96.85% | 3.15% |
| 2013 | 98.45% | 1.55% |
| 2014 | 95.70% | 4.30% |
| 2015 | 95.94% | 4.06% |
| 2016 | 98.47% | 1.53% |
| 2017 | 97.09% | 2.91% |
| 2018 | 83.13% | 16.87% |
| 2019 | 92.94% | 7.06% |
| 2020 | 81.96% | 18.04% |
| 2021 | 92.94% | 7.06% |
Solar system installer related jobs gender ratio
We compared solar system 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 System Installer | 93% | 7% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Solar system installer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among solar system installers is Hispanic or Latino, which makes up 36.3% of all solar system installers. Comparatively, 35.3% of solar system installers are White and 15.8% of solar system 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 system installer race
| Solar system 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 system installer race and ethnicity over time
See how solar system installer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Solar system 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 system installer wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown solar system installers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american solar system installers have the lowest average salary at $35,744.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,246 |
| White | $39,495 |
| Black or African American | $35,744 |
| Asian | $37,924 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,723 |
Average solar system installer age
See how the average age of solar system installers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Solar system installer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27 | |
| Black or African American | 29 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
Solar system installer age breakdown
The average age of solar system installers is 20-30 years years old, representing 58% of the solar system installer population.
Solar system installer age breakdown
| Solar System Installer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 13% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 58% |
Solar system installer educational attainment
The most common degree for solar system installers is bachelor's degree, with 35% of solar system installers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 19% and high school diploma degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 35%
- High School Diploma, 19%
- Master's, 15%
- Associate, 10%
- Other Degrees, 21%
Solar system installers by degree level
| Solar system installer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 35% |
| High School Diploma | 19% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 21% |
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Solar system installer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, solar system installers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $40,838 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, solar system installers earn a median annual income of $38,883 compared to $37,201 for solar system installers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,201 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,883 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,838 |
Solar system installer employment statistics
Company size where solar system installers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where solar system installers work.
Solar system installer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 20% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 40% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 12% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Solar system installer jobs by industry
The most common industries for solar system installers are energy, construction and professional.
Solar system installer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 19% |
| Construction | 19% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Finance | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Agriculture | 4% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
Solar system installer turnover and employment statistics
Solar system installer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for solar system installers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Solar system installer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Solar system 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 system installer tenure
The average solar system installer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 117 solar system installers resumes in Zippia's database.
Solar system installer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 61% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 6% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 1% |
Solar system installer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of solar system 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 |
| Drywall Hanger, Framer | 1.75% | 614 |
| Connection Worker | 2.24% | 22,982 |
| Signaler | 2.76% | 71 |
| Floor Scraper | 3.39% | 16,298 |
| Sheet Metal Supervisor | 4.07% | 3,908 |
| Solar System Installer | 8.12% | - |
Similar solar system installer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Plaster Block Layer | 1.40% | 230 |
| Drywall Hanger, Framer | 1.75% | 614 |
| Connection Worker | 2.24% | 22,982 |
| Signaler | 2.76% | 71 |
| Floor Scraper | 3.39% | 16,298 |
| Sheet Metal Supervisor | 4.07% | 3,908 |
Foreign languages spoken by solar system installers
The most common foreign language among solar system installers is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 16.7% and Cantonese is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Mandarin, 16.7%
- Cantonese, 16.7%
- Italian, 16.7%
Solar system installer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Mandarin | 16.7% |
| Cantonese | 16.7% |
| Italian | 16.7% |