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Solar Energy Installation Managers in Kansas

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What do Solar Energy Installation Managers Make in Kansas?

The solar energy installation managers working in Kansas, the median annual wage is $75,730 per year (or roughly $36.41/hour).Earnings range from $51,730 at the 10th percentile to $106,970 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic	Annual	Hourly
10th percentile	$51,730	$24.87
25th percentile	$60,360	$29.02
Median (50th)	$75,730	$36.41
75th percentile	$91,830	$44.15
90th percentile	$106,970	$51.43

The location quotient — a measure of how concentrated this occupation is in Kansas relative to the national average — is 1.12, suggesting that solar energy installation managers are more concentrated here than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, solar energy installation managers earn a median of $57,985 per year ($27.88/hour), higher than the Kansas median.

Employment Outlook

There are roughly 444,068 solar energy installation managers in the U.S.. In Kansas alone, approximately 8,350 people work in this role. That trails the typical state, which employs around 11,380 solar energy installation managers.

Top Kansas Metros for Solar Energy Installation Managers

The metro areas below employ the most solar energy installation managers in Kansas.

Metro Area	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Wichita, KS	1,970	$75,900
Topeka, KS	620	$76,560
Manhattan, KS	330	$73,960
Lawrence, KS	220	$77,630

Top States for Solar Energy Installation Managers Employment

These states have the highest employment of solar energy installation managers work.

State	Number Employed
Texas	89,960
California	72,660
Florida	71,300
New York	32,810
North Carolina	31,760
Pennsylvania	26,590
Georgia	25,380
Virginia	24,170
Ohio	22,730
Arizona	21,250
Colorado	21,090
Washington	21,080
Massachusetts	20,110
Illinois	19,690
Tennessee	16,780
Indiana	16,100
Michigan	15,960
Maryland	15,850
New Jersey	15,670
Alabama	13,810

Highest-Paying States for Solar Energy Installation Managers

Where solar energy installation managers earn the most: solar energy installation managers.

State	Annual Median Salary
New Jersey	$103,850
Washington	$103,290
Hawaii	$101,780
Oregon	$100,860
Illinois	$100,360
Alaska	$99,020
Massachusetts	$97,480
California	$97,080
District of Columbia	$96,330
Rhode Island	$96,300

Skills

The most important solar energy installation managers skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Knowledge Areas

Core knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Abilities

The abilities that matter most for solar energy installation managers, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Daily Tasks

Common tasks include:

• Plan and coordinate installations of photovoltaic (PV) solar and solar thermal systems to ensure conformance to codes.
• Supervise solar installers, technicians, and subcontractors for solar installation projects to ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Estimate materials, equipment, and personnel needed for residential or commercial solar installation projects.
• Prepare solar installation project proposals, quotes, budgets, or schedules.
• Provide technical assistance to installers, technicians, or other solar professionals in areas such as solar electric systems, solar thermal systems, electrical systems, or mechanical systems.
• Coordinate or schedule building inspections for solar installation projects.
• Perform start-up of systems for testing or customer implementation.
• Identify means to reduce costs, minimize risks, or increase efficiency of solar installation projects.
• Assess system performance or functionality at the system, subsystem, and component levels.
• Assess potential solar installation sites to determine feasibility and design requirements.
• Monitor work of contractors and subcontractors to ensure projects conform to plans, specifications, schedules, or budgets.
• Visit customer sites to determine solar system needs, requirements, or specifications.

Work Activities

• Getting Information
• Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems
• Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
• Performing General Physical Activities
• Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
• Handling and Moving Objects
• Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
• Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
• Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Tools & Technology

Common tools and software used in this occupation include: Hot technologies: Autodesk AutoCAD, Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Several college majors map to this occupation:

• Electrical & Power Installation
• Building Management & Inspection
• Carpentry
• Plumbing & Water Supply
• Construction
• Masonry

Related Careers

Other careers like solar energy installation managers include:

• Geothermal Production Managers
• Construction Managers
• Wind Energy Development Managers
• Project Management Specialists
• Architects, Except Landscape and Naval
• Civil Engineers

Also Known As

Commercial Field Manager, Commercial Solar Superintendent, Commercial Subcontractor, Installation Manager, Photovoltaic Subcontractor, Piping Supervisor, Residential Field Manager, Residential Field Supervisor, Residential Remodeling Subcontractor, Residential Subcontractor, Solar Electrical Project Manager (Solar Electrical PM), Solar Energy Installation Manager, Solar Energy Project Manager (Solar Energy PM), Solar Field Supervisor, Solar Installation Crew Foreman.

References

• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — https://www.bls.gov/oes/
• O*NET Online — https://www.onetonline.org/
• BLS Employment Projections — https://www.bls.gov/emp/
• O*NET-SOC code: 47-1011.03