Which solar jobs pay the best? According to research from the team at Solar Power Guide, this infographic shows 40 solar jobs and the required education for each, and it's lawyers with solar expertise who see the highest annual salary at an average of $114,970.
This helpful guide is broken down into four different job sectors within the solar industry, which include manufacturing, system design, project development, and installation and operations. Of these four solar job sectors, the highest annual pay is with System Design at $76,378 annually, with the lowest sector being in installation and operations at $52,120 a year. Of the 40 solar jobs listed, 14 of the top 15 highest paying roles require at least 5 years of experience, with only two positions exceeding $100,000 annually. Aside from the top paid lawyers with solar experience, a Solar Project Developer sees $105,060 on average annually.