Profession
Solar Energy Systems Engineers
Perform site-specific engineering analysis or evaluation of energy efficiency and solar projects involving residential, commercial, or industrial customers. Design solar domestic hot water and space heating systems for new and existing structures, applying knowledge of structural energy requirements, local climates, solar technology, and thermodynamics.
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Salary data
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🇺🇸 United States2025
15302018 Census Occupation / 2018 SOC 1530
GroupMen
Median113,880 USD
Average113,880 USD
Middle 50%N/A
GroupWomen
Median108,108 USD
Average108,108 USD
Middle 50%N/A
🇺🇸 United States2025
17-2199SOC 2018 17-2199
GroupAll
Median122,930 USD
Average125,330 USD
Middle 50%90,970 USD - 158,090 USD
Decile range66,810 USD - 189,950 USD
Bottom decile66,810 USD
Top decile189,950 USD
🇺🇸 Alabama2025
17-2199SOC 2018 17-2199
GroupAll
Median152,550 USD
Average146,450 USD
Middle 50%116,040 USD - 183,040 USD
Decile range87,780 USD - 195,190 USD
Bottom decile87,780 USD
Top decile195,190 USD
🇺🇸 Alaska2025
17-2199SOC 2018 17-2199
GroupAll
Median142,390 USD
Average144,180 USD
Middle 50%123,120 USD - 164,260 USD
Decile range112,740 USD - 186,940 USD
Bottom decile112,740 USD
Top decile186,940 USD
🇺🇸 Arizona2025
17-2199SOC 2018 17-2199
GroupAll
Median102,280 USD
Average112,450 USD
Middle 50%76,960 USD - 137,730 USD
Decile range61,700 USD - 167,380 USD
Bottom decile61,700 USD
Top decile167,380 USD
🇺🇸 Arkansas2025
17-2199SOC 2018 17-2199
GroupAll
Median76,940 USD
Average87,660 USD
Middle 50%60,070 USD - 103,380 USD
Decile range44,470 USD - 147,980 USD
Bottom decile44,470 USD
Top decile147,980 USD
🇺🇸 California2025
17-2199SOC 2018 17-2199
GroupAll
Median130,850 USD
Average139,670 USD
Middle 50%98,520 USD - 169,830 USD
Decile range74,950 USD - 212,130 USD
Bottom decile74,950 USD
Top decile212,130 USD
🇺🇸 Colorado2025
17-2199SOC 2018 17-2199
GroupAll
Median132,590 USD
Average134,930 USD
Middle 50%105,050 USD - 164,800 USD
Decile range75,900 USD - 195,190 USD
Bottom decile75,900 USD
Top decile195,190 USD
🇺🇸 Connecticut2025
17-2199SOC 2018 17-2199
GroupAll
Median124,110 USD
Average120,430 USD
Middle 50%93,360 USD - 153,670 USD
Decile range72,980 USD - 164,430 USD
Bottom decile72,980 USD
Top decile164,430 USD
🇺🇸 Delaware2025
17-2199SOC 2018 17-2199
GroupAll
Median103,580 USD
Average106,750 USD
Middle 50%95,510 USD - 120,120 USD
Decile range73,360 USD - 144,250 USD
Bottom decile73,360 USD
Top decile144,250 USD
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Sources
- BLS CPS Table 39 2025 median weekly earnings by occupation and sex2025 - 2018 Census Occupation / 2018 SOC
- BLS OEWS May 2025 National2025 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2025 State2025 - SOC 2018
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