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Careers›Roles›Junior Residential Solar Consultant
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Junior Residential Solar Consultant

The home solar advisor — consulting with homeowners on solar energy systems and installations.

Junior Residential Solar Consultant pay typically runs $49K–$66K at this level, and jobs in this field are projected to grow 2% through 2034.

Career Level
Junior
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Work Personality
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Enterprisingleading, persuading
Conventionalorganizing, detail-oriented
Based on Holland Code framework
Industries that often hire Junior Residential Solar Consultants
Wholesale & Distribution · 58%Professional Services · 14%Manufacturing · 11%Technology & Information · 8%Retail · 2%Construction · 1%
Job markets for Junior Residential Solar Consultants
Where Junior Residential Solar Consultant jobs concentrate · ~293 metro areas
Based on employment in related occupations
Mapped SOC categories:
Sales
BLS Occupational Employment Statistics
Jump to:What it's likeCareer pathsBy the numbers

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What it's like

What it's like to be a Junior Residential Solar Consultant

As a Junior Residential Solar Consultant, you''re helping homeowners understand and purchase residential solar energy systems. You''re explaining the benefits, economics, and process of going solar, then guiding interested homeowners through to installation.

Your day involves homeowner consultations, site assessments, proposal development, and closing sales. You''re learning about solar technology, financing options, utility programs, and what makes solar work for different homes.

Solar sales combines environmental benefit with financial value proposition. Homeowners are often motivated by both saving money and reducing environmental impact. The people who succeed here can explain complex technology simply and help homeowners understand the real value of solar.

What people in this role value
AchievementAbove avg
IndependenceAbove avg
Working ConditionsModerate
RelationshipsModerate
SupportModerate
RecognitionLower
O*NET Work Values survey
Role Profile
StrategyExecution
StructuredAdaptable
ManagingContributing
CollaborativeIndependent
Things that vary from job to job as a Junior Residential Solar Consultant
Lead sourceMarket maturityProduct optionsFinancing focusCommission structure
Residential solar consulting varies by market and company. Some companies generate leads; others expect self-sourcing. Market maturity affects customer education needs. Product options vary from single vendor to multiple. Financing (purchase, loan, lease, PPA) varies by market and company. Commission structures vary significantly.
✦ Editorial — written by Truest from industry research and career patterns

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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — and where it can take you.

Earning potential across this track
$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
INDUSTRIES PAYING ABOVE AVERAGE
Technology & Information$97K+110%
Energy & Utilities$95K+107%
Professional Services$94K+104%
Financial Services$79K+72%
Government$69K+51%
Compared to Sales average across all industries
1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Junior Residential Solar Consultants (SOC 41-4011.07), not just this title · BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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What it takes to advance
1
Solar technology
Understanding systems enables credible consultation
2
Financial analysis
Explaining economic benefits clearly
3
Consultative selling
Helping homeowners make informed decisions
Lateral Moves
Solar Installation Coordinator
If you want project management focus
Energy Consultant
If you want broader energy advisory
Questions you might ask when interviewing
How are leads generated?
What products and financing options are available?
What''s the commission structure?
What training is provided?
What''s the sales process from lead to install?
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape — helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$49K–$195K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
294K
U.S. Employment
+1.9%
10yr Growth
27K
Annual Openings

How Junior Residential Solar Consultant pay & employment are changing

$64K$61K$58K$55K$52K201920202021202220232024$52K$64K
BLS OEWS May 2024 · BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

SpeakingService OrientationReading ComprehensionPersuasionSocial PerceptivenessCritical ThinkingActive ListeningNegotiationComplex Problem SolvingWriting
O*NET OnLine · Bureau of Labor Statistics
Mapped SOC Codes
41-4011.07

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Roles with similar work and overlapping career paths

midResidential Solar Consultant$100KjuniorJunior Solar Energy Sales Consultant$100KseniorSenior Residential Solar Consultant$100KjuniorJunior Solar Sales Advisor$100KmidSolar Sales Assessor$100KjuniorJunior Solar Energy Specialist$100K
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Common questions about what it's like to be a Junior Residential Solar Consultant

What does a Junior Residential Solar Consultant do?

The home solar advisor — consulting with homeowners on solar energy systems and installations.

How much does a Junior Residential Solar Consultant make?

Median pay for a Junior Residential Solar Consultant is about $100K nationally, with the field ranging roughly from $49K to $195K depending on experience, employer, and metro (BLS).

What skills does a Junior Residential Solar Consultant need?

Core skills for this role include Speaking, Service Orientation, Reading Comprehension, Persuasion, and Social Perceptiveness.

What education do you need to be a Junior Residential Solar Consultant?

Most people in this role hold a postsecondary certificate.

Is a Junior Residential Solar Consultant in demand?

Employment in this field is projected to grow about 1.9% through 2034, with roughly 293,930 people working in it today (BLS).

What jobs are similar to a Junior Residential Solar Consultant?

Closely related roles include Residential Solar Consultant, Junior Solar Energy Sales Consultant, and Senior Residential Solar Consultant.

Career advice

Junior Residential Solar Consultant career advice

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  • Simple exerciseLook at the steps up and sideways from your job, and find one you'd be excited to do.Walk the roles next to yours
  • Simple exerciseTurn a worry that keeps circling into one thing you can actually do.Sort a worry into control, influence, or accept

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