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Also called solar boilers technician, solar energy technician, solar installation technician and solar insulation technician.
$63,800
Median pay a year
465,840
People do this work
6
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Solar Thermal Installer and Technician
1 certification
Summary
Solar thermal installer and technician installing and repairing solar energy systems for residential, commercial, and industrial use, including plumbing, electrical, and mechanical components
Experience
Solar Thermal Installer and Technician
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Tested operation and functionality of mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and control systems
Installed solar collector mounting devices on various roof types using appropriate materials and methods
Installed copper or plastic plumbing using pipes, fittings, and various tools and materials
Identified plumbing, electrical, environmental, or safety hazards associated with solar thermal installations
Installed circulating pumps using pipe, fittings, soldering equipment, and hand tools
Performed routine maintenance or repairs to restore solar thermal systems to baseline operating conditions
Installed monitoring system components, such as flow meters and temperature gauges, according to specifications
Skills
Hands-On Work
Installing solar energy systems, Pouring materials
State license for this work Your state board, Year
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Tested operation of mechanical and electrical systemsApplied weather seal to roof penetrationsInstalled solar collector mounting devices on roofsInstalled plumbing using various materials and toolsIdentified hazards associated with solar installationsDemonstrated maintenance and safety procedures to owners
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Tested operation of mechanical and electrical systems to ensure functionality and safety of solar installations
Installed solar collector mounting devices on roofs, adapting techniques for various roofing materials
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Tested operation of mechanical and electrical systems to ensure functionality and safety of solar installations, reducing system failures after installation
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Reduced system failures after installationIncreased customer satisfaction with reliable systemsImproved overall system efficiency
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Installed solar collector mounting devices on roofs, adapting techniques for various roofing materials
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Multiple installations each weekVarious roof types including tile and asphaltSeveral projects across different locations
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Installing solar energy systems
Installing plumbing
Inspecting plumbing systems
Applying sealants
Applying identification labels
Inspecting industrial equipment
Testing electrical equipment
Assessing green technology locations
Determining operation locations
Pouring materials
Applying adhesives
Installing insulation
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What a Solar Thermal Installer and Technician does
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Install or repair solar energy systems designed to collect, store, and circulate solar-heated water for residential, commercial or industrial use.
What it pays
How much does a Solar Thermal Installer and Technician make?
Annual pay across the United States. The middle figure is the median: half earn less than that, and half earn more.
25th percentile
$50,190
Median
$63,800
75th percentile
$85,110
About 465,840 people do this work in the United States.
What it pays in each state
State
25th percentile
Median
75th percentile
AK
$73,640
$93,920
$102,820
AL
$47,070
$58,670
$64,730
AR
$39,150
$48,660
$60,580
AZ
$49,590
$62,070
$79,610
CA
$58,980
$72,830
$100,200
CO
$52,370
$63,240
$78,740
CT
$57,570
$77,280
$94,440
DC
$74,630
$101,020
$114,400
DE
$51,860
$64,720
$77,830
FL
$47,220
$52,910
$62,820
GA
$45,130
$57,200
$68,640
HI
$61,570
$78,060
$97,950
IA
$51,890
$63,890
$85,320
ID
$46,200
$52,380
$69,640
IL
$72,070
$99,950
$120,050
IN
$58,010
$76,320
$96,760
KS
$49,230
$65,220
$84,870
KY
$50,000
$64,160
$84,840
LA
$50,750
$63,680
$74,870
MA
$61,860
$93,880
$108,430
MD
$54,780
$65,400
$94,890
ME
$61,300
$64,000
$75,720
MI
$58,090
$80,190
$95,390
MN
$61,150
$94,410
$108,750
MO
$50,640
$66,790
$100,240
MS
$41,010
$55,480
$63,040
MT
$60,990
$79,960
$94,370
NC
$46,550
$57,080
$63,290
ND
$49,760
$63,560
$76,860
NE
$48,280
$60,970
$81,900
NH
$52,610
$66,810
$77,080
NJ
$61,810
$78,240
$106,830
NM
$45,190
$61,440
$78,210
NV
$48,540
$61,610
$89,550
NY
$59,960
$77,490
$101,230
OH
$50,040
$63,330
$84,260
OK
$45,300
$57,970
$74,240
OR
$74,920
$97,050
$126,400
PA
$57,880
$68,080
$91,820
PR
$29,000
$31,620
$36,990
RI
$58,740
$76,470
$107,350
SC
$46,400
$53,940
$64,000
SD
$46,140
$51,620
$62,050
TN
$47,260
$58,600
$73,460
TX
$47,380
$59,840
$74,100
UT
$49,120
$61,900
$77,440
VA
$49,350
$60,470
$71,780
VT
$56,140
$62,170
$82,240
WA
$60,030
$81,030
$107,420
WI
$61,430
$81,210
$103,560
WV
$44,020
$56,980
$73,700
WY
$48,370
$62,410
$72,800
Other names
Other names for this job
solar boilers technician, solar energy technician, solar installation technician, solar insulation technician, solar maintenance technician, solar technician, solar thermal technician, thermal systems technician, thermal technician, heat exchanger, installer, shw installer.
More names for this work
solar hot water installer, solar installer, solar pool heating installer, solar power installer, solar system installer, solar thermal installer, solar water heater installer, thermal operator.
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