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Solar Sales Representatives and Assessors in District of Columbia

Considering working as a Solar Sales Representatives and Assessors in District of Columbia? Below are the key facts. Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers where technical or scientific knowledge is required in such areas as biology, engineering, chemistry, and electronics, normally obtained from at least 2 years of postsecondary education. Excludes “Sales Engineers” (41-9031).

What do Solar Sales Representatives and Assessors Make in District of Columbia?

For solar sales representatives and assessors working in District of Columbia, the median annual wage is $87,170 per year (or about $41.91/hour).Annual wages span from $57,380 at the 10th percentile to $119,510 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic	Annual	Hourly
10th percentile	$57,380	$27.59
25th percentile	$67,740	$32.57
Median (50th)	$87,170	$41.91
75th percentile	$93,140	$44.78
90th percentile	$119,510	$57.46

The location quotient — a measure of how concentrated this occupation is in District of Columbia nationwide is 0.27, meaning fewer solar sales representatives and assessors per worker than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, solar sales representatives and assessors earn a median of $31,788 per year ($15.28/hour), above the District of Columbia median.

Employment Outlook

There are roughly 606,750 solar sales representatives and assessors in the U.S.. In District of Columbia alone, around 360 people work in this role. That’s below the typical state, which employs around 3,570 solar sales representatives and assessors.

Top District of Columbia Metros for Solar Sales Representatives and Assessors

The metro areas below employ the most solar sales representatives and assessors in District of Columbia.

Metro Area	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	3,240	$96,080

Top States for Solar Sales Representatives and Assessors Employment

The table below shows the states where the most solar sales representatives and assessors work.

State	Number Employed
Texas	53,770
California	24,420
Florida	19,970
North Carolina	13,300
Arizona	10,670
Ohio	10,410
Washington	10,240
Massachusetts	10,050
Tennessee	9,400
New York	9,090
Georgia	8,670
Illinois	8,600
Michigan	7,760
Pennsylvania	7,360
Missouri	6,250
Virginia	5,740
New Jersey	5,620
Indiana	5,390
Maryland	4,830
Oklahoma	4,600

Highest-Paying States for Solar Sales Representatives and Assessors

Where solar sales representatives and assessors earn the most: solar sales representatives and assessors.

State	Annual Median Salary
New Jersey	$134,240
New York	$132,410
Colorado	$132,010
Washington	$130,470
West Virginia	$126,770
California	$123,980
Kansas	$123,560
Hawaii	$120,490
North Dakota	$119,610
Florida	$113,730

Skills

The most important solar sales representatives and assessors 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

Top abilities for solar sales representatives and assessors, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Daily Tasks

Solar Sales Representatives and Assessors typically:

• Prepare proposals, quotes, contracts, or presentations for potential solar customers.
• Select solar energy products, systems, or services for customers based on electrical energy requirements, site conditions, price, or other factors.
• Provide customers with information, such as quotes, orders, sales, shipping, warranties, credit, funding options, incentives, or tax rebates.
• Gather information from prospective customers to identify their solar energy needs.
• Calculate potential solar resources or solar array production for a particular site considering issues such as climate, shading, and roof orientation.
• Generate solar energy customer leads to develop new accounts.
• Provide technical information about solar power, solar systems, equipment, and services to potential customers or dealers.
• Assess sites to determine suitability for solar equipment, using equipment such as tape measures, compasses, and computer software.
• Take quote requests or orders from dealers or customers.
• Prepare or review detailed design drawings, specifications, or lists related to solar installations.
• Create customized energy management packages to satisfy customer needs.
• Develop marketing or strategic plans for sales territories.

Work Activities

• Working with Computers
• Getting Information
• Selling or Influencing Others
• Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
• Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
• Communicating with People Outside the Organization
• Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems
• Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
• Processing Information

Tools & Technology

Software and systems commonly involved: Hot technologies: Adobe Acrobat, Autodesk AutoCAD In-demand technologies: Customer relationship management CRM software

Related Careers

Other careers like solar sales representatives and assessors include:

• Geothermal Production Managers
• Construction Managers
• Architectural and Engineering Managers
• Wind Energy Operations Managers
• Wind Energy Development Managers
• Cost Estimators

Also Known As

Canvasser, Energy Consultant, Residential Solar Consultant, Residential Solar Sales Consultant, Retail Solar Advisor, Sales Associate, Sales Consultant, Sales Representative (Sales Rep), Sales Specialist, Salesman, Solar Advisor, Solar Business Developer, Solar Consultant, Solar Energy Consultant, Solar Energy Sales Consultant.

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: 41-4011.07