Thanks to an increased national focus on green industry, the solar industry is shaping up to be one of the hottest hiring sectors in the industry right now. In fact, according to a new analysis by PeopleReady’s skilled trades division, 303,000 solar jobs were posted between October and November, and the annual median pay for these types of positions is nearly $48,000.
The rising number of solar jobs marks a 32% increase compared with October and November 2019, according to the analysis. Not immune to workforce shortages, the industry is also seeing jobs remaining unfilled for an average of 31 days.
“The solar industry is a high-demand sector right now, and we are expecting it to continue to grow in the coming years,” said Jill Quinn, executive leader of PeopleReady Skilled Trades. “Given the current workforce shortage and the explosive growth of green jobs, there are tremendous opportunities for people looking to learn new skills and grow in their career while helping to build a sustainable future.”
Based on PeopleReady’s analysis of hundreds of thousands of jobs, the most in-demand solar related jobs right now include solar installers, welders, electricians, and construction workers.
For job postings and more information, visit PeopleReady’s website.
