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10 of the Most Popular Types of Solar Jobs in 2026

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Jobs in the solar industry are primarily in installation and sales. Installation involves the physical process of installing the solar panels, typically on a roof, and integrating the assembly into the electricity grid or the building. As one might expect, sales positions are generally found within solar technology companies and are responsible for aiding customers in determining the right solar solution for their needs. Solar engineers may operate in a number of different sectors, including materials, chemical, industrial, computer software, and more. Engineers help determine how to create solar panels more efficiently or how to better convert the sun’s energy into electricity.

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Top Types Of Solar Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Solar positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.

  • Solar Technician

    Salary range: $46,000 - $67,000

    A solar technician installs and maintains solar panels. These panels consist of photovoltaic cells that convert energy from the sun into electricity. Your job duties as a solar technician include assessing the project location, selecting the best solar system for the requirements, and meeting all local building codes and regulations before installation. You often work closely with solar engineers and solar installers on each project. Most solar technicians also test each panel system after installation and perform repairs on damaged or aging systems.

  • Per Diem Solar Installer

    Salary range: $41,500 - $55,000

    Per Diem Solar Installer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Per Diem Solar Installer jobs pay between $41,500 (25th percentile) and $55,000 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Per Diem Solar Installer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Traveling Solar Installer

    Salary range: $41,500 - $55,000

    Traveling Solar Installer is a typical job search query Most salaries for Traveling Solar Installer jobs pay between $41,500 (25th percentile) and $55,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Traveling Solar Installer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Solar Monitoring

    Salary range: $59,000 - $112,000

    Solar Monitoring is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Solar Monitoring jobs pay between $59,000 (25th percentile) and $112,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Solar Monitoring job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Seasonal Solar Panel Installation

    Salary range: $42,000 - $54,500

    Seasonal Solar Panel Installation is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Seasonal Solar Panel Installation jobs pay between $42,000 (25th percentile) and $54,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Seasonal Solar Panel Installation job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Solar Pv Technician

    Salary range: $46,000 - $67,000

    Solar Pv Technician is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Solar Pv Technician jobs pay between $46,000 (25th percentile) and $67,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Solar Pv Technician job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Mccarthy Construction Solar

    Salary range: $66,000 - $102,000

    Mccarthy Construction Solar is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Mccarthy Construction Solar jobs pay between $66,000 (25th percentile) and $102,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Mccarthy Construction Solar job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Sunpower Solar

    Salary range: $43,000 - $99,000

    Sunpower Solar is a typical job search query Most salaries for Sunpower Solar jobs pay between $43,000 (25th percentile) and $99,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Sunpower Solar job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Commercial Solar Installer

    Salary range: $41,500 - $55,000

    Commercial Solar Installer is a typical job search query Most salaries for Commercial Solar Installer jobs pay between $41,500 (25th percentile) and $55,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Commercial Solar Installer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Solar Panel Delivery

    Salary range: $42,500 - $126,000

    Solar Panel Delivery is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Solar Panel Delivery jobs pay between $42,500 (25th percentile) and $126,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Solar Panel Delivery job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

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