Today’s Solutions: April 20, 2026

You could guess the answer: As the solar industry continues to grow fast, so do its job opportunities. A new study shows that between 2012 and 2016 solar photovoltaic installers or someone who assembles solar panels was the fastest-growing job in the U.S. The average solar job pays about $42,500 a year. And here’s the good news: This is going to remain a good job for a long time to come.

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