Solar Sales Consultant Salary: United States
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The median annual wage for Solar Sales Consultant in the United States was $69,990 in May 2025 (BLS). The middle half of workers earned between $47,670 and $100,480.
Closest proxy Our title "Solar Sales Consultant" is reported by BLS as SOC 41-3091 Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel. Closest proxy: Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel. This published occupation covers only part of Solar Sales Consultant; do not treat it as a quoted range for the complete role.
Annual wages
Solar Sales Consultant, the United States, annual wages: 10% earned less than $37,980, half earned less than the median of $69,990, 90% earned less than $148,840 (BLS, May 2025).
| Measure | Annual wage | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,980 | 10% of workers in this occupation and area earned less than this. |
| 25th percentile | $47,670 | 25% earned less than this. |
| Median (50th) | $69,990 | Half earned less, half earned more. |
| 75th percentile | $100,480 | 75% earned less than this. |
| 90th percentile | $148,840 | 90% earned less than this. |
| Mean | $82,430 | Arithmetic average of reported wages. |
Hourly wages
Solar Sales Consultant, the United States, hourly wages: 10% earned less than $18.26, half earned less than the median of $33.65, 90% earned less than $71.56 (BLS, May 2025).
| Measure | Hourly wage | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $18.26 per hour | 10% of workers in this occupation and area earned less than this. |
| 25th percentile | $22.92 per hour | 25% earned less than this. |
| Median (50th) | $33.65 per hour | Half earned less, half earned more. |
| 75th percentile | $48.31 per hour | 75% earned less than this. |
| 90th percentile | $71.56 per hour | 90% earned less than this. |
| Mean | $39.63 per hour | Arithmetic average of reported wages. |
Employment: BLS estimates 1,256,010 workers in this occupation nationally.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 41-3091 Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel, National.
What BLS wages include. Base pay plus any guaranteed or production-based incentive pay. They leave out overtime, discretionary bonus, benefits, per diem and relocation.
BLS definitions, verbatim
wages
Base rate; cost-of-living allowances; guaranteed pay; hazardous-duty pay; incentive pay, including commissions and production bonuses; and tips are included. Excluded are overtime pay, severance pay, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses, employer cost for supplementary benefits, and tuition reimbursements.
hours
Annual wages have been calculated by multiplying the hourly wages by 2,080 hours; for occupations where hourly wages are not published, annual wages were taken directly from the reported survey data.
Target metros
| Metro | Median | 25th to 75th percentile | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $62,090 | $46,170 to $87,050 | 30,300 | 1.33 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $59,600 | $42,910 to $82,640 | 16,050 | 1.37 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $58,870 | $40,810 to $83,540 | 18,340 | 1.61 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $68,560 | $48,780 to $102,090 | 8,970 | 1.49 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $93,750 | $62,290 to $134,000 | 91,680 | 1.2 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $93,750 | $62,290 to $134,000 | 91,680 | 1.2 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $63,280 | $46,780 to $90,470 | 43,560 | 1.33 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $63,090 | $45,060 to $93,080 | 28,720 | 1.08 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $70,710 | $49,540 to $100,790 | 55,730 | 1.53 |
How does Solar Sales Consultant pay differ by industry?
These are national industry estimates for SOC 41-3091, not local offers or separate estimates for the niche title. Industry names are exactly as BLS publishes them.
| Industry | NAICS | Median | Basis | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utilities | 22 | $81,920 | Annual | 6,170 |
| Utilities | 221000 | $81,920 | Annual | 6,170 |
| Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | 221100 | $90,100 | Annual | 2,430 |
| Natural Gas Distribution | 221200 | $63,550 | Annual | 3,050 |
| Water, Sewage and Other Systems | 221300 | $83,510 | Annual | 690 |
| Construction | 23 | $73,210 | Annual | 129,530 |
| Construction of Buildings | 236000 | $71,560 | Annual | 30,910 |
| Residential Building Construction | 236100 | $64,150 | Annual | 25,710 |
| Nonresidential Building Construction | 236200 | $92,830 | Annual | 5,210 |
| Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | 237000 | $91,830 | Annual | 4,800 |
| Utility System Construction | 237100 | $91,930 | Annual | 2,400 |
| Land Subdivision | 237200 | $68,690 | Annual | 380 |
| Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction | 237300 | $97,060 | Annual | 1,270 |
| Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | 237900 | $85,840 | Annual | 750 |
| Specialty Trade Contractors | 238000 | $72,800 | Annual | 93,810 |
| Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors | 238100 | $69,990 | Annual | 19,670 |
| Building Equipment Contractors | 238200 | $78,170 | Annual | 42,090 |
| Building Finishing Contractors | 238300 | $64,990 | Annual | 19,910 |
| Other Specialty Trade Contractors | 238900 | $64,680 | Annual | 12,140 |
| Food Manufacturing | 311000 | $61,420 | Annual | 570 |
| Animal Food Manufacturing | 311100 | $77,490 | Annual | Not published by BLS |
| Grain and Oilseed Milling | 311200 | $58,720 | Annual | 50 |
| Dairy Product Manufacturing | 311500 | $37,260 | Annual | 130 |
| Animal Slaughtering and Processing | 311600 | $60,650 | Annual | 100 |
| Other Food Manufacturing | 311900 | $80,400 | Annual | 190 |
| Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing | 312000 | $58,370 | Annual | 280 |
| Beverage Manufacturing | 312100 | $53,630 | Annual | 250 |
| Manufacturing | 31-33 | $76,290 | Annual | 15,920 |
| Wood Product Manufacturing | 321000 | $57,310 | Annual | 350 |
| Other Wood Product Manufacturing | 321900 | $58,930 | Annual | 270 |
| Paper Manufacturing | 322000 | $94,160 | Annual | 310 |
| Converted Paper Product Manufacturing | 322200 | $94,160 | Annual | 310 |
| Printing and Related Support Activities | 323000 | $61,240 | Annual | 2,680 |
| Printing and Related Support Activities | 323100 | $61,240 | Annual | 2,680 |
| Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | 324000 | $127,660 | Annual | 120 |
| Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | 324100 | $127,660 | Annual | 120 |
| Chemical Manufacturing | 325000 | $112,980 | Annual | 1,170 |
| Chemical Manufacturing (3251, 3252, 3253, and 3259 only) | 3250A1 | $82,480 | Annual | 230 |
| Chemical Manufacturing (3255 and 3256 only) | 3250A2 | $42,660 | Annual | 250 |
| Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing | 325400 | $164,530 | Annual | 690 |
| Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing | 326000 | $70,000 | Annual | 280 |
| Plastics Product Manufacturing | 326100 | $76,990 | Annual | 220 |
| Rubber Product Manufacturing | 326200 | $66,440 | Annual | 60 |
| Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing | 327000 | $77,800 | Annual | 970 |
| Primary Metal Manufacturing | 331000 | $71,040 | Annual | 120 |
| Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing | 331100 | $71,040 | Annual | 60 |
| Steel Product Manufacturing from Purchased Steel | 331200 | $69,360 | Annual | Not published by BLS |
| Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing | 332000 | $75,050 | Annual | 1,250 |
| Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (3321, 3322, 3325, 3326, and 3329 only) | 3320A1 | $69,680 | Annual | 360 |
| Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (3323 and 3324 only) | 3320A2 | $74,720 | Annual | 550 |
| Machine Shops; Turned Product; and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing | 332700 | $84,180 | Annual | 210 |
| Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating, and Allied Activities | 332800 | $97,730 | Annual | 130 |
| Machinery Manufacturing | 333000 | $94,020 | Annual | 1,750 |
| Machinery Manufacturing (3331, 3332, 3334, and 3339 only) | 3330A1 | $91,120 | Annual | 1,210 |
| Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing | 333300 | $83,480 | Annual | 320 |
| Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing | 333500 | $73,300 | Annual | 100 |
| Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing | 333600 | $124,590 | Annual | 120 |
| Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing | 334000 | $90,980 | Annual | 2,860 |
| Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing | 334100 | $101,400 | Annual | 940 |
| Communications Equipment Manufacturing | 334200 | $77,810 | Annual | 680 |
| Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing | 334400 | $107,130 | Annual | 220 |
| Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing | 334500 | $97,550 | Annual | 730 |
| Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media | 334600 | $61,740 | Annual | 200 |
| Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing | 335000 | $74,210 | Annual | 250 |
| Electrical Equipment Manufacturing | 335300 | $70,420 | Annual | 120 |
| Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | 336000 | $73,930 | Annual | 810 |
| Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | 336100 | $126,020 | Annual | 50 |
| Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing | 336200 | $54,700 | Annual | 270 |
| Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing | 336300 | $76,980 | Annual | 130 |
| Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | 336400 | $111,730 | Annual | 160 |
| Ship and Boat Building | 336600 | $67,800 | Annual | 140 |
| Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | 336900 | $90,250 | Annual | 50 |
| Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing | 337000 | $80,520 | Annual | 450 |
| Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing (3371 and 3372 only) | 3370A1 | $77,290 | Annual | 350 |
| Other Furniture Related Product Manufacturing | 337900 | $90,700 | Annual | 100 |
| Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 339000 | $64,060 | Annual | 1,660 |
| Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing | 339100 | $65,930 | Annual | 180 |
| Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 339900 | $63,810 | Annual | 1,470 |
| Air Transportation | 481000 | $67,850 | Annual | 2,900 |
| Scheduled Air Transportation | 481100 | $80,360 | Annual | 1,080 |
| Nonscheduled Air Transportation | 481200 | $63,150 | Annual | 1,810 |
| Rail Transportation | 482000 | $121,390 | Annual | 290 |
| Rail Transportation | 482100 | $121,390 | Annual | 290 |
| Water Transportation | 483000 | $93,450 | Annual | 760 |
| Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water Transportation | 483100 | $94,090 | Annual | 660 |
| Inland Water Transportation | 483200 | $89,900 | Annual | 100 |
| Truck Transportation | 484000 | $72,320 | Annual | 13,910 |
| Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation | 485000 | $100,560 | Annual | 4,280 |
| Urban Transit Systems | 485100 | $68,690 | Annual | 70 |
| Interurban and Rural Bus Transportation | 485200 | $64,360 | Annual | 50 |
| Taxi and Limousine Service | 485300 | $102,060 | Annual | 3,370 |
| School and Employee Bus Transportation | 485400 | $43,310 | Annual | 60 |
| Charter Bus Industry | 485500 | $55,020 | Annual | 420 |
| Other Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation | 485900 | $85,520 | Annual | 310 |
| Pipeline Transportation | 486000 | $90,020 | Annual | 30 |
| Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation | 487000 | $46,570 | Annual | 700 |
| Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Land | 487100 | $39,000 | Annual | 290 |
| Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water | 487200 | $68,860 | Annual | 350 |
| Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Other | 487900 | $44,430 | Annual | 50 |
| Support Activities for Transportation | 488000 | $60,780 | Annual | 27,300 |
| Support Activities for Air Transportation | 488100 | $58,650 | Annual | 1,340 |
| Support Activities for Rail Transportation | 488200 | $70,990 | Annual | 130 |
| Support Activities for Water Transportation | 488300 | $84,910 | Annual | 150 |
| Support Activities for Road Transportation | 488400 | $52,920 | Annual | 830 |
| Freight Transportation Arrangement | 488500 | $60,880 | Annual | 23,890 |
| Other Support Activities for Transportation | 488900 | $59,320 | Annual | 960 |
| Couriers and Messengers | 492000 | $80,620 | Annual | 4,820 |
| Couriers and Express Delivery Services | 492100 | $82,050 | Annual | 4,240 |
| Local Messengers and Local Delivery | 492200 | $65,320 | Annual | 580 |
| Warehousing and Storage | 493000 | $72,160 | Annual | 3,110 |
| Warehousing and Storage | 493100 | $72,160 | Annual | 3,110 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 53 | $71,390 | Annual | 22,710 |
| Real Estate | 531000 | $73,200 | Annual | 5,340 |
| Rental and Leasing Services | 532000 | $70,440 | Annual | 15,510 |
| Rental and Leasing Services (5322, 5323, and 5324 only) | 5320A1 | $68,130 | Annual | 13,470 |
| Automotive Equipment Rental and Leasing | 532100 | $74,370 | Annual | 2,040 |
| Lessors of Nonfinancial Intangible Assets (except Copyrighted Works) | 533000 | $72,200 | Annual | 1,860 |
| Lessors of Nonfinancial Intangible Assets (except Copyrighted Works) | 533100 | $72,200 | Annual | 1,860 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 54 | $83,880 | Annual | 293,050 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 541000 | $83,880 | Annual | 293,050 |
| Legal Services | 541100 | $65,750 | Annual | 2,130 |
| Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services | 541200 | $82,350 | Annual | 28,010 |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | 541300 | $101,020 | Annual | 13,400 |
| Specialized Design Services | 541400 | $79,900 | Annual | 5,570 |
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 541500 | $97,780 | Annual | 116,400 |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | 541600 | $77,980 | Annual | 84,670 |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | 541700 | $117,490 | Annual | 4,710 |
| Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services | 541800 | $71,200 | Annual | 21,310 |
| Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 541900 | $80,400 | Annual | 16,850 |
| Services to Buildings and Dwellings | 561700 | $60,970 | Annual | 40,700 |
| Waste Management and Remediation Services | 562000 | $64,650 | Annual | 10,550 |
| Waste Collection | 562100 | $62,870 | Annual | 4,250 |
| Waste Treatment and Disposal | 562200 | $66,910 | Annual | 2,680 |
| Remediation and Other Waste Management Services | 562900 | $65,900 | Annual | 3,610 |
| RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps | 721200 | $44,500 | Annual | 320 |
| Repair and Maintenance | 811000 | $61,830 | Annual | 18,460 |
| Automotive Repair and Maintenance | 811100 | $49,930 | Annual | 7,660 |
| Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance | 811200 | $58,030 | Annual | 3,520 |
| Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance | 811300 | $75,850 | Annual | 6,800 |
| Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance | 811400 | $60,320 | Annual | 480 |
Industry estimates are national. Do not combine an industry median with a local percentile to invent an industry-specific local rate.
Which related roles have a different BLS occupation?
A supervisory occupation is not an experience percentile for the craft. Compare the actual responsibilities and the published SOC.
Dispatch Supervisor (43-5032)Which metros publish the highest and lowest medians?
This ranking uses the May 2025 annual median for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel. It is not adjusted for living costs. A metro is a BLS statistical area, not just the city limits. Top-coded or suppressed medians are not ranked.
| Metro | Median | Employment | Location quotient | Trade median / all-occupations median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $116,510 | 13,390 | 1.46 | 1.39 |
| Boulder, CO | $99,990 | 3,230 | 2.08 | 1.44 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $96,960 | 29,980 | 1.56 | 1.31 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $93,750 | 91,680 | 1.2 | 1.53 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $83,420 | 25,310 | 1.16 | 1.25 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $82,540 | 12,450 | 0.74 | 1.14 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $80,650 | 24,480 | 1.88 | 1.29 |
| Midland, TX | $80,460 | 1,710 | 1.74 | 1.48 |
| Burlington-South Burlington, VT | $79,680 | 500 | 0.51 | 1.33 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $79,530 | 350 | 0.75 | 1.53 |
| Alexandria, LA | $44,300 | 180 | 0.38 | 1.09 |
| Grand Island, NE | $44,300 | 140 | 0.44 | 0.90 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $44,230 | 160 | 0.35 | 1.00 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $43,930 | 150 | 0.36 | 0.88 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $40,040 | 160 | 0.51 | 1.10 |
| Aguadilla, PR | $32,970 | 80 | 0.21 | 1.25 |
| San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR | $28,960 | 2,480 | 0.44 | 0.98 |
| Ponce, PR | $26,470 | 140 | 0.27 | 0.98 |
| Arecibo, PR | $25,260 | 60 | 0.21 | 0.97 |
| Mayaguez, PR | $24,340 | 100 | 0.25 | 0.96 |
The wage ratio is simple arithmetic: this occupation's median divided by the all-occupations median in the same area and unit. It is not a cost-of-living measure. Location quotient describes the concentration of employment, not relative pay. Neither predicts what a particular candidate will accept.
What do these published wages mean for an offer?
Skilled Trades Headhunters reads the May 2025 figures for Solar Sales Consultant in National as an offer reference, not a quote for a particular candidate. For Solar Sales Consultant in National, the published median for SOC 41-3091, Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel, is $69,990 per year. The middle half of the Solar Sales Consultant in National wage distribution runs from $47,670 to $100,480, a width of $52,810 per year; that spread shows how much published pay varies within the occupation and area, without assigning experience levels.
For the national Solar Sales Consultant comparison, New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ reports $93,750 per year while Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN reports $70,710 per year; these are the largest-employment metros with published medians for the occupation, rather than neighboring places to a national estimate. The United States Solar Sales Consultant figure pools markets with different work scopes and schedules, so use the area table before setting a local offer.
The highest published medians among the selected national industry rows for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel, read alongside Solar Sales Consultant in National, are Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing at $164,530 per year (NAICS 325400); Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing at $127,660 per year (NAICS 324000); Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing at $127,660 per year (NAICS 324100). Those Solar Sales Consultant in National industry comparisons are national cross-sections, not local industry estimates; BLS does not give us a metro-by-industry wage cut here, and overlapping industry groups should not be added together.
The Solar Sales Consultant in National median was $66,260 per year in May 2024, compared with $69,990 in May 2025, a published difference of $3,730. That Solar Sales Consultant in National comparison is between separate BLS releases, not the raise paid to the same workers or a projection of next year's offer. Read the $66,260 and $69,990 Solar Sales Consultant in National estimates with both dates visible, because the employers and workers represented by the survey can change.
Before offering $69,990 per year for Solar Sales Consultant in National, separate guaranteed earnings, production incentives and commissions separately from discretionary bonuses; the payment and cancellation rules matter as much as the advertised amount. The Solar Sales Consultant in National BLS comparison includes ordinary wages and qualifying incentive pay, but leaves overtime, discretionary bonuses, benefits and relocation outside this wage figure. A candidate's take-home pay and the employer's total cost for Solar Sales Consultant in National can therefore differ from the median without either number being an error.
The mapping for Solar Sales Consultant in National is proxy: Closest proxy: Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel; This published occupation covers only part of Solar Sales Consultant; do not treat it as a quoted range for the complete role. For a Solar Sales Consultant in National opening, establish the equipment, license requirements and responsibility before deciding which people the pay range should attract. A broader occupation can combine jobs that a Solar Sales Consultant in National buyer would screen separately, which is why the badge and SOC remain beside the figures.
Questions about this occupation and area
What does the middle-half band tell a Solar Sales Consultant in National buyer?
Solar Sales Consultant in National has a published middle-half band of $47,670 to $100,480, a width of $52,810 per year, with median $69,990. An offer inside that Solar Sales Consultant in National band is not automatically competitive for every scope; match the required work and the separate pay terms first.
Which areas should I compare before hiring Solar Sales Consultant in National?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ and Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN are the largest-employment comparison markets used for Solar Sales Consultant in National. Comparing those Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel tables with the $69,990 Solar Sales Consultant in National median does not measure commuting costs or predict what a particular applicant will accept.
Are the industry figures local to Solar Sales Consultant in National?
Solar Sales Consultant in National uses national industry rows for SOC 41-3091, not local sector-specific wages. Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing leads the selected sortable rows at $164,530 per year, but that national industry figure is not a quoted offer for Solar Sales Consultant in National.
What changed between the releases for Solar Sales Consultant in National?
Solar Sales Consultant in National moved from $66,260 in May 2024 to $69,990 in May 2025. These Solar Sales Consultant in National published medians do not describe an individual raise or establish a future wage trend.
What changed since May 2024
SOC 41-3091. Published annual median: $66,260 (May 2024) and $69,990 (May 2025). These are two BLS releases, not a projection.