Solar · Arizona
Arizona Solar jobs: 10,253 employed (2024)
Solar Jobs in Arizona (2024)
10,253
Rank #6 of 51
2.77% of U.S.
Arizona-adjusted median
$57,860
Across 2 tracked solar roles, BEA RPP × 1.02.
Where Arizona’s clean-energy jobs sit across 8 sectors
| Sector | Jobs (2024) | National rank |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Efficiency | 46,313 | #18 |
| Solar | 10,253 | #6 |
| Nuclear | 2,586 | #9 |
| Storage & Grid | 1,706 | #17 |
| Wind | 1,489 | #26 |
| Electric Vehicles | 1,288 | #24 |
| Hydropower | 443 | #21 |
| Clean Fuels | 318 | #18 |
Arizona vs. the solar leader, median, and bottom
1st · California
116,380
6. Arizona
10,253
25th · Hawaii
4,083
51st · Alaska
163
Solar roles and pay in Arizona
| Role | SOC | National median | Arizona-adjusted | Job Zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | 47-2111.00 | $61,590 | $62,822 | 3 |
| Solar Photovoltaic Installer | 47-2231.00 | $51,860 | $52,897 | 2 |
Employer-reported hiring difficulty in Arizona
Did not hire
37.5%
Somewhat difficult hiring
35.2%
Very difficult hiring
21.9%
Not at all difficult hiring
5.4%
NAICS industry mix for Arizona clean-energy jobs
Construction
46,142
Other Services
24,295
Professional Services
22,286
Utilities
19,593
Manufacturing
12,141
Trade
9,841
Pipeline Transport & Commodity Flows
4,012
Mining and Extraction
573
Agriculture and Forestry
124
Arizona’s electric-power generation workforce by fuel type
Solar
10,253
Natural gas electricity
5,235
Coal electricity
3,073
Nuclear electricity
2,586
Wind
1,489
Other electricity
883
Bioenergy/Combined heat and power
714
Traditional hydropower
443
Low impact hydropower, marine, and hydrokinetics
251
Oil and other fossil fuel electricity
191
Geothermal electricity
158
Full USEER workbook line items for Arizona
Fuels
| Fuels total | 2,682 |
| Oil (petroleum and other fossil fuels) | 868 |
| Natural gas fuels | 486 |
| Nuclear fuels | 339 |
| Other biofuels | 318 |
| Other fuels | 211 |
| Corn ethanol | 157 |
| Woody biomass | 112 |
| Coal fuels | 105 |
| Other ethanol and non-woody biomass | 84 |
Electric Power Generation
| Electric power generation total | 25,276 |
| Solar | 10,253 |
| Natural gas electricity | 5,235 |
| Coal electricity | 3,073 |
| Nuclear electricity | 2,586 |
| Wind | 1,489 |
| Other electricity | 883 |
| Bioenergy/Combined heat and power | 714 |
| Traditional hydropower | 443 |
| Low impact hydropower, marine, and hydrokinetics | 251 |
| Oil and other fossil fuel electricity | 191 |
| Geothermal electricity | 158 |
Transmission, Distribution & Storage
| Transmission, distribution, and storage total | 25,697 |
| Traditional transmission and distribution | 18,037 |
| Other (including commodity flows) | 4,899 |
| Storage | 1,706 |
| Micro grid | 406 |
| Other grid modernization | 352 |
| Smart grid | 296 |
Energy Efficiency
| Energy efficiency total | 46,313 |
| High efficiency HVAC and renewable heating and cooling | 12,820 |
| Traditional HVAC with an efficiency component | 11,317 |
| Certified and efficient lighting | 8,809 |
| Advanced materials | 7,816 |
| Other | 5,551 |
Motor Vehicles
| Motor vehicle total | 39,039 |
| Gasoline and diesel vehicles | 31,371 |
| Hybrid electric vehicles | 1,971 |
| Other vehicles | 1,934 |
| Battery electric vehicles | 1,288 |
| Motor vehicle commodity flows | 1,167 |
| Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles | 888 |
| Hydrogen/fuel cell vehicles | 222 |
| Natural gas vehicles | 198 |
By NAICS Industry
| Construction | 46,142 |
| Other Services | 24,295 |
| Professional Services | 22,286 |
| Utilities | 19,593 |
| Manufacturing | 12,141 |
| Trade | 9,841 |
| Pipeline Transport & Commodity Flows | 4,012 |
| Mining and Extraction | 573 |
| Agriculture and Forestry | 124 |
Skill profile for solar roles
Top skills
Troubleshooting3.50
Critical Thinking3.32
Installation3.32
Active Listening3.25
Judgment and Decision Making3.19
Quality Control Analysis3.19
Speaking3.13
Active Learning3.13
Knowledge
Building and Construction4.24
Mechanical3.86
Administration and Management3.85
Design3.72
Mathematics3.68
Customer and Personal Service3.58
Public Safety and Security3.32
Engineering and Technology3.23
Core abilities
Near Vision3.88
Problem Sensitivity3.88
Deductive Reasoning3.57
Information Ordering3.57
Finger Dexterity3.50
Oral Comprehension3.50
Visualization3.50
Inductive Reasoning3.44
Representative tasks for solar workers
- Visually inspect and test photovoltaic (PV) modules or systems. (Core)
- Apply weather sealing to array, building, or support mechanisms. (Core)
- Install required labels on solar system components and hardware. (Core)
- Assemble solar modules, panels, or support structures, as specified. (Core)
- Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components. (Core)
- Provide preliminary sketches or cost estimates for materials or services. (Core)
- Install ground leads and connect power cables to equipment, such as motors. (Core)
- Construct or fabricate parts, using hand tools, according to specifications. (Core)
- Compile or maintain records of system operation, performance, and maintenance. (Core)
- Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous. (Core)
- Repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools. (Core)
- Fasten small metal or plastic boxes to walls to house electrical switches or outlets. (Core)
Software and tools used in solar roles
Microsoft Word 🔥
Microsoft Excel 🔥
Microsoft Office software 🔥
Microsoft Outlook 🔥
Microsoft Windows 🔥
Salesforce software 🔥
SAP software 🔥
Extensible markup language XML 🔥
Adobe Acrobat 🔥
Autodesk AutoCAD 🔥
Computer aided design CAD software
Word processing software
Construction Master Pro
Work scheduling software
Cost estimating software
One Mile Up Panel Planner
Craftsman CD Estimator
Programmable logic controller PLC software
Database software
Project management software
Electrosoft FlashWorks
Resolve Systems Service Management
Elite Software E-Coord
Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate
Education & training paths into solar
IM
Apprenticeship3.2%
Job-Related Professional Certification2.6%
OJ
On-the-Job Training13.3%
PT
On-Site or In-Plant Training13.3%
Required Level of Education
Required Level of Education16.7%
Related Work Experience (Years)
Related Work Experience15.4%