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
🇺🇸 District of Columbia2025
17-2199SOC 2018 17-2199
GroupAll
Median151,920 USD
Average146,600 USD
Middle 50%101,990 USD - 185,220 USD
Decile range101,990 USD - 195,190 USD
Bottom decile101,990 USD
Top decile195,190 USD
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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