The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Manufacturers of solar panels
- Government agencies
Outlook
Demand for this career will be very strong, however it is a small career and very few job openings are expected. Demand is increasing as more homes and businesses install solar panels. Government incentives make solar power more affordable.
Job prospects will be best for those with technical or apprenticeship training. Workers with experience in other construction careers will also have good prospects.
Solar Panel Installers (CIS 100552)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
263 Very small |
& |
93.2% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
57 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
6 Very small |
& |
83.3% |
-1.2% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Cook County |
60 Very small |
& |
81.7% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
13 Very few |
| Decatur Area |
11 Very small |
& |
109.1% |
0.1% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
6 Very small |
& |
83.3% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Du Page County |
31 Very small |
& |
90.3% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Edwardsville Area |
8 Very small |
& |
125.0% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
14 Very small |
& |
100.0% |
-0.1% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Lake County |
17 Very small |
& |
100.0% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
16 Very small |
& |
112.5% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
14 Very small |
& |
92.9% |
1.3% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
8 Very small |
& |
100.0% |
1.8% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
11 Very small |
& |
100.0% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
6 Very small |
& |
83.3% |
-0.8% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
14 Very small |
& |
92.9% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Will County |
17 Very small |
& |
105.9% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| United States |
28,600 Small |
& |
42.0% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
4,100 Very few |