Solar · Utah
Utah Solar jobs: 8,288 employed (2024)
Solar Jobs in Utah (2024)
8,288
Rank #13 of 51
2.24% of U.S.
Utah-adjusted median
$55,874
Across 2 tracked solar roles, BEA RPP × 0.99.
Where Utah’s clean-energy jobs sit across 8 sectors
| Sector | Jobs (2024) | National rank |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Efficiency | 34,013 | #25 |
| Solar | 8,288 | #13 |
| Electric Vehicles | 1,021 | #28 |
| Wind | 769 | #36 |
| Storage & Grid | 714 | #32 |
| Hydropower | 390 | #25 |
| Clean Fuels | 124 | #38 |
| Nuclear | 47 | #40 |
Utah vs. the solar leader, median, and bottom
1st · California
116,380
13. Utah
8,288
25th · Hawaii
4,083
51st · Alaska
163
Solar roles and pay in Utah
| Role | SOC | National median | Job Zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | 47-2111.00 | $61,590 | 3 |
| Solar Photovoltaic Installer | 47-2231.00 | $51,860 | 2 |
Employer-reported hiring difficulty in Utah
Did not hire
42.5%
Somewhat difficult hiring
31.9%
Very difficult hiring
18.7%
Not at all difficult hiring
6.9%
NAICS industry mix for Utah clean-energy jobs
Construction
36,894
Other Services
14,101
Professional Services
11,778
Trade
10,349
Manufacturing
9,311
Mining and Extraction
5,379
Utilities
3,297
Pipeline Transport & Commodity Flows
2,086
Agriculture and Forestry
4
Utah’s electric-power generation workforce by fuel type
Solar
8,288
Natural gas electricity
2,587
Wind
769
Coal electricity
650
Traditional hydropower
390
Bioenergy/Combined heat and power
285
Other electricity
160
Low impact hydropower, marine, and hydrokinetics
144
Geothermal electricity
99
Nuclear electricity
47
Oil and other fossil fuel electricity
43
Full USEER workbook line items for Utah
Fuels
| Fuels total | 10,805 |
| Oil (petroleum and other fossil fuels) | 5,835 |
| Natural gas fuels | 2,060 |
| Coal fuels | 1,980 |
| Other fuels | 484 |
| Other biofuels | 124 |
| Nuclear fuels | 118 |
| Woody biomass | 103 |
| Other ethanol and non-woody biomass | 53 |
| Corn ethanol | 49 |
Electric Power Generation
| Electric power generation total | 13,463 |
| Solar | 8,288 |
| Natural gas electricity | 2,587 |
| Wind | 769 |
| Coal electricity | 650 |
| Traditional hydropower | 390 |
| Bioenergy/Combined heat and power | 285 |
| Other electricity | 160 |
| Low impact hydropower, marine, and hydrokinetics | 144 |
| Geothermal electricity | 99 |
| Nuclear electricity | 47 |
| Oil and other fossil fuel electricity | 43 |
Transmission, Distribution & Storage
| Transmission, distribution, and storage total | 10,456 |
| Traditional transmission and distribution | 7,298 |
| Other (including commodity flows) | 1,750 |
| Storage | 714 |
| Micro grid | 247 |
| Other grid modernization | 241 |
| Smart grid | 206 |
Energy Efficiency
| Energy efficiency total | 34,013 |
| Advanced materials | 9,116 |
| High efficiency HVAC and renewable heating and cooling | 7,985 |
| Certified and efficient lighting | 7,060 |
| Other | 5,203 |
| Traditional HVAC with an efficiency component | 4,647 |
Motor Vehicles
| Motor vehicle total | 24,462 |
| Gasoline and diesel vehicles | 18,717 |
| Hybrid electric vehicles | 1,570 |
| Other vehicles | 1,195 |
| Battery electric vehicles | 1,021 |
| Motor vehicle commodity flows | 905 |
| Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles | 717 |
| Hydrogen/fuel cell vehicles | 180 |
| Natural gas vehicles | 158 |
By NAICS Industry
| Construction | 36,894 |
| Other Services | 14,101 |
| Professional Services | 11,778 |
| Trade | 10,349 |
| Manufacturing | 9,311 |
| Mining and Extraction | 5,379 |
| Utilities | 3,297 |
| Pipeline Transport & Commodity Flows | 2,086 |
| Agriculture and Forestry | 4 |
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 🔥
Autodesk AutoCAD 🔥
Microsoft Windows 🔥
Salesforce software 🔥
SAP software 🔥
Extensible markup language XML 🔥
Adobe Acrobat 🔥
Computer aided design CAD software
Spreadsheet software
Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software
AVEVA InTouch HMI
Turtle Creek Software Goldenseal
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
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%