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
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
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
105,870 workers
$116,500
Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
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
15,660 workers
$134,500
Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers
15,660 workers
$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.
How this role compares
Solar Sales Representatives and Assessors pays 9% above the average across 933 roles in the Sales job family (family average $114,000).
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 $114,000 across 933 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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