Mid-Level

Solar Resource Assessor

The solar site evaluator — assessing properties for solar potential through technical analysis and customer consultation.

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What it's like

What it's like to be a Solar Resource Assessor

As a Solar Resource Assessor, you evaluate properties for solar installation viability. You assess roof conditions, analyze shade patterns, review electrical systems, and provide the information needed to design and price solar systems. You might visit properties in person or conduct assessments using remote tools.

Your day involves property analysis and documentation. You might review satellite imagery for preliminary assessments, visit properties for detailed evaluations, document conditions and measurements, and communicate findings to design and sales teams. You need technical understanding and attention to detail.

The challenge is accurate assessment that supports good decisions. Overestimating potential leads to disappointed customers; underestimating loses opportunities. You need to evaluate properties objectively, identify issues early, and provide reliable information for system design. The people who thrive here are detail-oriented, technically curious, and comfortable with property evaluation work.

AchievementAbove avg
IndependenceAbove avg
Working ConditionsModerate
RelationshipsModerate
SupportModerate
RecognitionLower
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Assessment methodsField vs remoteTechnical depthSales involvementTerritory scope
Solar assessment work varies by company process. Some assessors visit every property; others rely on remote analysis for initial screening. Technical depth requirements vary. Some roles include customer consultation; others are purely technical. Territory scope affects travel and scheduling.
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Career Paths

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

$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
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1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Solar Resource Assessors (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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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 this category is changing

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

Skills & Requirements

SpeakingService OrientationReading ComprehensionPersuasionCritical ThinkingActive ListeningSocial PerceptivenessNegotiationWritingComplex Problem Solving
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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) · BLS Employment Projections · O*NET OnLine
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