Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 (occupation group), with detailed role definition from O*NET, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Solar Sales Representatives and Assessors salary by state
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About this role
Solar Sales Representatives and Assessors is a professional role within the function in the Sales job family.
The Sales function covers building customer relationships, managing pipeline, and closing revenue.
Typical entry preparation: Bachelor's Degree and up to 2 years of related work experience, per O*NET occupational data. Advancement typically requires additional years in role.
What Solar Sales Representatives and Assessorss do
Typical education: Bachelor's Degree
Prepare proposals, quotes, contracts, or presentations for potential solar customers.
Select solar energy products, systems, or services for customers based on electrical energy requirements, site conditions, price, or other factors.
Provide customers with information, such as quotes, orders, sales, shipping, warranties, credit, funding options, incentives, or tax rebates.
Gather information from prospective customers to identify their solar energy needs.
Calculate potential solar resources or solar array production for a particular site considering issues such as climate, shading, and roof orientation.
Top skills:SpeakingService OrientationReading ComprehensionPersuasionSocial PerceptivenessCritical Thinking
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Solar Sales Representatives and Assessors pay by experience level
Entry level$54,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$77,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$108,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$163,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$207,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+1.9%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
27,200
projected openings per year
Growing slower than average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Solar Sales Representatives and Assessors salary by industry
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$116,500
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86,680 workers
$119,000
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
54,000 workers
$139,500
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4242 and 4246 only)
47,370 workers
$145,500
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
35,090 workers
$128,000
Computer Systems Design and Related Services
21,640 workers
$123,500
Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers
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$134,500
Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers
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$134,500
Publishing Industries
12,850 workers
$132,500
Software Publishers
12,800 workers
$133,000
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
Pay trend
National median annual wage, 2020 to 2025: $86,650 to $104,920.
+21.1% over this period
Medians as published each May in the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics national estimates. Nominal dollars, not adjusted for inflation. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS.
Pay by experience level
How annual pay for this occupation spreads from newcomers to the highest paid, aged to 2026.
Entry10th percentile
$54,500
Early career25th percentile
$77,500
Median50th percentile
$108,500
Experienced75th percentile
$163,500
Top earners90th percentile
$207,500
Bands are the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile annual wages for this occupation nationally. Percentiles reflect the full mix of tenure, employer, and location, so they approximate but do not equal years of experience. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS national estimates.
Where this job pays most
Top-paying states for this occupation, average annual wage aged to 2026.
State averages for this occupation from the BLS OEWS state estimates. Cost of living differs by state; a higher wage does not always mean more buying power.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, O*NET occupational database.
Typical duties and FLSA status
Core duties
Prepare proposals, quotes, contracts, or presentations for potential solar customers.
Select solar energy products, systems, or services for customers based on electrical energy requirements, site conditions, price, or other factors.
Provide customers with information, such as quotes, orders, sales, shipping, warranties, credit, funding options, incentives, or tax rebates.
Gather information from prospective customers to identify their solar energy needs.
Calculate potential solar resources or solar array production for a particular site considering issues such as climate, shading, and roof orientation.
FLSA classification (typical)
Typically Non-exempt · Service, trades, or production work
Occupations in this SOC group are typically classified as Non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay under FLSA rules. Actual classification depends on the specific job duties, salary basis, and any applicable state or local rules. The current federal salary threshold for exemption is $684 per week ($35,568 per year), per the 2020 Department of Labor rule; the 2024 rule that would have raised the threshold was struck down by federal court in November 2024.
Pay outlook
Five-year pay outlook for this title
2026$124,000
2027$128,500
2028$133,000
2029$137,500
2030$142,500
2031$147,500
Projection assumes market wages keep rising about 3.5% a year, consistent with recent wage growth measured by the BLS Employment Cost Index. It reflects market movement for the title, not individual raises or promotions, which vary.
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How much does a Solar Sales Representatives and Assessors make?
The median market pay for a Solar Sales Representatives and Assessors in the United States is about $124,000 per year in 2026, based on WePayFairly's market model.
What is the salary range for a Solar Sales Representatives and Assessors?
Most Solar Sales Representatives and Assessors pay falls between about $77,500 (25th percentile) and $163,500 (75th percentile), with top earners above $207,500.
What does a Solar Sales Representatives and Assessors do?
Core responsibilities include: prepare proposals, quotes, contracts, or presentations for potential solar customers; and select solar energy products, systems, or services for customers based on electrical energy requirements, site conditions, price, or other factors.
Is pay for Solar Sales Representatives and Assessors roles growing?
Yes. The national median wage for this occupation moved from $86,650 in 2020 to $104,920 in 2025, a change of +21.1% in nominal dollars.
How this role compares
Solar Sales Representatives and Assessors pays 8% below the average across 933 roles in the Sales job family (family average $135,500).
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Solar Sales Representatives and Assessors make?
The average base salary for a Solar Sales Representatives and Assessors in the United States is $124,000 per year, or about $59.62 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $77,500 and $163,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Sales roles?
The Sales job family averages $135,500 across 933 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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