There are currently an estimated 42,700 solar thermal installers in the United States. The solar thermal installer job market is expected to grow by 9.6% between 2016 and 2026.

How employable are solar thermal installers?

CareerExplorer rates solar thermal installers with a D employability rating, meaning this career should provide weak employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will need 10,500 solar thermal installers. That number is based on 4,100 additional solar thermal installers, and the retirement of 6,400 existing solar thermal installers.