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Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians

Install or repair solar energy systems designed to collect, store, and circulate solar-heated water for residential, commercial or industrial use.

Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians install or repair solar energy systems designed to collect, store, and circulate solar-heated water for residential, commercial or industrial use. The role reports a median annual salary of $62,970 in the US and is projected to grow 4% over the next decade (about as fast as average). Entry typically requires a High school diploma or equivalent, and shows high AI exposure (1.00 on a 0-1 scale) — significant portions of core tasks are already being automated.

Median salary
$62,970
per year
Growth outlook
Average
BLS 10-yr
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
AI exposure
1.3/10
automation risk

Frequently asked questions

What does Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians do?

Install or repair solar energy systems designed to collect, store, and circulate solar-heated water for residential, commercial or industrial use.

How much does Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians earn?

The median annual salary for Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians in the US is $62,970.

What is the job outlook for Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians?

The role is projected to grow 4% over the next decade (about as fast as average). Current US employment is approximately 504,500 workers.

How do I become solar thermal installers and technicians?

The typical entry education is a High school diploma or equivalent. Building a foundation in the top skills below will strengthen your application.

Will AI replace Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians?

Our AI-durability model gives Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians a score of 1.00 on a 0-1 scale (higher = more exposure). That places it at high AI risk — many core tasks are already being automated by generative AI and workflow tools. Focus on AI-adjacent skills or plan a pivot to an AI-durable adjacent role.

How hard is it to enter this field?

Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians has low barrier to entry — generally accessible — you can enter with basic credentials and on-the-job learning.

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