Solar Installer Jobs in Arlington, TX
Solar installer work around Arlington is field work on rooftops and battery systems, and the nearest confirmed field opening sits just east in Grand Prairie. Nationally the median installer earns about $25.55 an hour. Here are the current openings, followed by who is hiring, what it pays and how to train.
Current solar installer Openings in Arlington, TX
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Solar Installer Work in Arlington
Residential solar in Arlington is a home-by-home trade. Jobs run from the established streets of North and East Arlington to the newer subdivisions of South Arlington toward Mansfield, and the confirmed field openings sit just over the city line in Grand Prairie, on the SH 360 side of town. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 37 percent national growth for solar PV installers from 2025 to 2035.
The local market has thinned. Several companies that once advertised Arlington installer jobs have closed, been sold or now hire only salespeople in DFW, so it pays to check that a posting is a real installation or service role before you apply. Texas also tightened the rules: since September 1, 2026, residential solar retailers must register with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, and since September 1, 2025, solar contracts must name the licensed electrical contractor doing the wiring.
Top Arlington Employers Hiring Solar Installers
This is the employer confirmed on its own careers site for solar field work near Arlington today:
- Sunrun - the national home solar and battery company lists a live Certified Field Performance Technician opening in Grand Prairie on its own careers site, the field side of its home solar and battery business.
Solar Installer Salaries in Arlington
- Entry level (installer helper): about $18 to $22 per hour.
- Experienced installer or field technician: roughly $23 to $30 per hour.
- Lead installer or certified technician: about $30 to $38 per hour.
These are estimates built on the Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 figures for solar photovoltaic installers (median $25.55 an hour, top 10 percent above $79,970 a year) and the DFW construction trades. Pay moves with NABCEP certification, an electrician license, battery experience and whether a crew pays hourly or per install.
How to Become a Solar Installer in Arlington
Most crews hire helpers with a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license and the ability to work safely at heights, then train on the job. There is no state license for an installer working on a crew, but the electrical connections must be made by or under a licensed electrician, and electricians are licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (a journeyman license takes 8,000 hours under a master). Tarrant County College South Campus in south Fort Worth offers the Electronics Technology: Advanced Energy Technician AAS (60 credit hours) and a Level 1 Renewable Energy Technology certificate (29 credit hours) that covers solar PV installation. NABCEP's PV Installation Professional credential is the industry standard for advancement.
What the Job Involves
Installers survey the roof, mount racking, set and secure modules, run conduit and DC and AC wiring, install inverters and battery systems, and commission the finished system. Field technicians troubleshoot underperforming systems, replace failed parts and keep monitoring online. Expect early starts, ladders and long hours in summer heat, plus photos and paperwork to close out each job.
Skills Employers Look For
- Comfort and safe habits working on pitched roofs
- Power tool and hand tool skills
- Basic electrical knowledge and NEC rules for PV systems
- Reading array layouts and wiring diagrams
- Stamina for outdoor work in Texas summers
- Valid driver's license and a clean driving record
Career Path and Advancement
The usual ladder runs from installer helper to installer, then lead installer or crew lead, and on to field service technician, site supervisor or project manager. In Arlington the biggest jump comes from adding an electrician license through TDLR or a NABCEP credential, which opens commissioning, battery storage and service roles that pay more than rooftop labor alone.
Related Careers in Arlington
If solar installation appeals to you, these related Arlington roles are close matches:
- Electrician Jobs
- Solar Sales Consultant Jobs
- Energy Efficiency Specialist Jobs
- Power Line Technician Jobs
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need a license to be a solar installer in Arlington?
No personal state license is required to install panels on a crew. The electrical work must be done by or under a licensed electrician, licensed through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, and since September 1, 2026 the company selling residential solar must be registered with TDLR.
How much do solar installers make in Arlington?
Helpers generally start around $18 to $22 an hour, experienced installers and field technicians earn about $23 to $30, and leads can reach $30 to $38. The national median for solar PV installers was $25.55 an hour in May 2025.
Where can I train for solar work near Arlington?
Tarrant County College South Campus in south Fort Worth runs the Advanced Energy Technician AAS and a Level 1 Renewable Energy Technology certificate that covers PV installation. Many installers also train on the job and add a NABCEP credential later.
How long does it take to become a lead solar installer?
You can start as a helper with no experience. Moving up to lead installer usually takes one to three years in the field, and faster if you add NABCEP certification or electrical training.
How can I tell if an Arlington solar job is real installation work?
Read the title and duties closely. Many DFW solar postings are commission sales roles, so look for install, field technician or service in the title and check the posting on the company's own careers site.
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