Census Solar Job Trends
Over time, the number of installation and project development jobs has grown along with the overall solar workforce, from about 44,000 jobs in 2010 to 162,000 in 2019 to 178,000 in 2024.
Over time, the number of installation and project development jobs has grown along with the overall solar workforce, from about 44,000 jobs in 2010 to 162,000 in 2019 to 178,000 in 2024.
Solar job growth isn''t just about installing panels. It''s tied to market demand, new tech, policy moves, and opportunities popping up all along the supply chain.
As of 2024, there were around 280,000 solar energy jobs here in the US. You can see in this chart, the pace of solar job growth has slowed since solar was truly an emerging industry. So
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But for the industry to fully capitalize on this momentum, it must address workforce shortages, invest in diversity, and create structured career pathways for new entrants. Staffing solar
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