Solar · Indiana
Indiana Solar jobs: 4,386 employed (2024)
Solar Jobs in Indiana (2024)
4,386
Rank #24 of 51
1.18% of U.S.
Indiana-adjusted median
$51,733
Across 2 tracked solar roles, BEA RPP × 0.91.
Where Indiana’s clean-energy jobs sit across 8 sectors
| Sector | Jobs (2024) | National rank |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Efficiency | 53,445 | #16 |
| Wind | 6,825 | #5 |
| Electric Vehicles | 6,030 | #5 |
| Solar | 4,386 | #24 |
| Storage & Grid | 2,197 | #13 |
| Clean Fuels | 286 | #21 |
| Hydropower | 203 | #34 |
| Nuclear | 84 | #38 |
Indiana vs. the solar leader, median, and bottom
1st · California
116,380
24. Indiana
4,386
25th · Hawaii
4,083
51st · Alaska
163
Solar roles and pay in Indiana
| Role | SOC | National median | Indiana-adjusted | Job Zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | 47-2111.00 | $61,590 | $56,170 | 3 |
| Solar Photovoltaic Installer | 47-2231.00 | $51,860 | $47,296 | 2 |
Employer-reported hiring difficulty in Indiana
Did not hire
57.2%
Somewhat difficult hiring
21.3%
Very difficult hiring
17.9%
Not at all difficult hiring
3.7%
NAICS industry mix for Indiana clean-energy jobs
Manufacturing
139,115
Construction
44,766
Other Services
24,101
Trade
23,320
Professional Services
17,202
Utilities
12,824
Pipeline Transport & Commodity Flows
10,630
Mining and Extraction
2,447
Agriculture and Forestry
2,046
Indiana’s electric-power generation workforce by fuel type
Wind
6,825
Solar
4,386
Coal electricity
2,579
Natural gas electricity
2,082
Oil and other fossil fuel electricity
923
Other electricity
632
Bioenergy/Combined heat and power
507
Traditional hydropower
203
Low impact hydropower, marine, and hydrokinetics
168
Geothermal electricity
132
Nuclear electricity
84
Full USEER workbook line items for Indiana
Fuels
| Fuels total | 13,512 |
| Oil (petroleum and other fossil fuels) | 6,040 |
| Coal fuels | 2,699 |
| Corn ethanol | 2,381 |
| Natural gas fuels | 763 |
| Other fuels | 562 |
| Other ethanol and non-woody biomass | 532 |
| Other biofuels | 286 |
| Woody biomass | 197 |
| Nuclear fuels | 51 |
Electric Power Generation
| Electric power generation total | 18,521 |
| Wind | 6,825 |
| Solar | 4,386 |
| Coal electricity | 2,579 |
| Natural gas electricity | 2,082 |
| Oil and other fossil fuel electricity | 923 |
| Other electricity | 632 |
| Bioenergy/Combined heat and power | 507 |
| Traditional hydropower | 203 |
| Low impact hydropower, marine, and hydrokinetics | 168 |
| Geothermal electricity | 132 |
| Nuclear electricity | 84 |
Transmission, Distribution & Storage
| Transmission, distribution, and storage total | 27,641 |
| Traditional transmission and distribution | 17,272 |
| Other (including commodity flows) | 6,935 |
| Storage | 2,197 |
| Smart grid | 593 |
| Micro grid | 323 |
| Other grid modernization | 320 |
Energy Efficiency
| Energy efficiency total | 53,445 |
| High efficiency HVAC and renewable heating and cooling | 22,492 |
| Traditional HVAC with an efficiency component | 13,709 |
| Certified and efficient lighting | 6,798 |
| Other | 5,424 |
| Advanced materials | 5,023 |
Motor Vehicles
| Motor vehicle total | 163,332 |
| Gasoline and diesel vehicles | 130,095 |
| Hybrid electric vehicles | 9,116 |
| Motor vehicle commodity flows | 6,566 |
| Battery electric vehicles | 6,030 |
| Other vehicles | 5,414 |
| Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles | 4,148 |
| Hydrogen/fuel cell vehicles | 1,037 |
| Natural gas vehicles | 925 |
By NAICS Industry
| Manufacturing | 139,115 |
| Construction | 44,766 |
| Other Services | 24,101 |
| Trade | 23,320 |
| Professional Services | 17,202 |
| Utilities | 12,824 |
| Pipeline Transport & Commodity Flows | 10,630 |
| Mining and Extraction | 2,447 |
| Agriculture and Forestry | 2,046 |
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 Excel 🔥
Microsoft Office software 🔥
Microsoft Outlook 🔥
Microsoft Word 🔥
Salesforce software 🔥
SAP software 🔥
Extensible markup language XML 🔥
Adobe Acrobat 🔥
Autodesk AutoCAD 🔥
Microsoft Windows 🔥
Computer aided design CAD software
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
Elite Software Inpoint
Elite Software Outpoint
Elite Software Short
Shafer Service Systems
Elite Software VDROP
SmartDraw
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%
Related in Indiana
Energy Efficiency
53,445 jobs
Wind
6,825 jobs
Electric Vehicles
6,030 jobs
Storage & Grid
2,197 jobs