47-2152.04

Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians

Install or repair solar energy systems designed to collect, store, and circulate solar-heated water for residential, commercial or industrial use.

Moderate Risk

AI will start nibbling at this role

Safer than 39% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 35% probability of automation for this role

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39%

of jobs safer

626

jobs riskier than this

+4.5%

projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Physical Robots

Physical robotics, autonomous machines, and automated equipment are the main threat to the physical tasks in this occupation.

Solar thermal installers and technicians install solar water heating and process heat systems on buildings and industrial facilities — hands-on construction trade work requiring plumbing, roofing, and electrical integration skills. AI has minimal direct application to on-site solar thermal installation, though design software optimizes system sizing and layout. Growing solar adoption drives demand through 2027, and the physical installation work is inherently human-dependent with no near-term automation pathway.

Disrupted byBoston DynamicsAmazon RoboticsTesla Optimus

Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay

$62,970

US Bureau of Labor Statistics

10-Year Job Growth

+4.5%

As fast as average

Education Required

High school diploma or equivalent

Job Zone 3 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

4.4

4.7

5.0

5.6

Today

Current AI exposure

5 Years

Near-term outlook

10 Years

Medium-term risk

20 Years

Long-term trajectory

Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)

AI-resistant (2)

Mixed

Active Listening75%

Speaking72%

Service Orientation70%

Coordination68%

Time Management65%

Career Pivot Paths

If you're a Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians, consider pivoting toward these lower-risk roles:

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Moderate Risk

44% automation risk

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →