Solar panel sales representatives earned a median salary of $67,466 in 2020, according to the Economic Research Institute. Salaries ranged from $39,533 to $84,832 or more. The Department of Labor reported that sales representatives (wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products) earned a median salary of $81,020 in May 2019. The lowest 10 percent earned $41,080 or less and the top 10 percent earned $158,580 or more per year. Those that worked for professional and commercial equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers averaged $75,960 annually
Solar sales representatives and assessors typically receive bonuses and commissions. Employment benefits may also include vacation and sick time, health insurance, and pension or 401(k) plans. Self-employed workers must provide their own benefits.
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