[Core] [53% incumbents] Test operation or functionality of mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and control systems.
  DWAs: Inspect plumbing systems or fixtures. | Inspect industrial or commercial equipment to ensure proper operation. | Test electrical equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.

[Core] [53% incumbents] Install copper or plastic plumbing using pipes, fittings, pipe cutters, acetylene torches, solder, wire brushes, sand cloths, flux, plastic pipe cleaners, or plastic glue.
  DWAs: Install plumbing or piping.

[Core] [53% incumbents] Install flat-plat, evacuated glass, or concentrating solar collectors on mounting devices, using brackets or struts.
  DWAs: Install solar energy systems.

[Core] [53% incumbents] Install solar thermal system controllers and sensors.
  DWAs: Install solar energy systems.

[Core] [53% incumbents] Design active direct or indirect, passive direct or indirect, or pool solar systems.
  DWAs: Install solar energy systems.

[Core] [53% incumbents] Install heat exchangers and heat exchanger fluids according to installation manuals and schematics.
  DWAs: Install solar energy systems.

[Core] [53% incumbents] Apply operation or identification tags or labels to system components, as required.
  DWAs: Apply identification labels or tags.

[Core] [52% incumbents] Apply weather seal, such as pipe flashings and sealants, to roof penetrations and structural devices.
  DWAs: Apply sealants or other protective coatings.

[Core] [52% incumbents] Install solar collector mounting devices on tile, asphalt, shingle, or built-up gravel roofs, using appropriate materials and penetration methods.
  DWAs: Install solar energy systems.

[Core] [52% incumbents] Identify plumbing, electrical, environmental, or safety hazards associated with solar thermal installations.
  DWAs: Install solar energy systems.

[Core] [52% incumbents] Demonstrate start-up, shut-down, maintenance, diagnostic, and safety procedures to thermal system owners.
  DWAs: Communicate with clients about products, procedures, and policies.

[Core] [52% incumbents] Install circulating pumps using pipe, fittings, soldering equipment, electrical supplies, and hand tools.
  DWAs: Install plumbing or piping.

[Core] [52% incumbents] Fill water tanks and check tanks, pipes, and fittings for leaks.
  DWAs: Inspect plumbing systems or fixtures. | Pour materials into or on designated areas.

[Core] [52% incumbents] Determine locations for installing solar subsystem components, including piping, water heaters, valves, and ancillary equipment.
  DWAs: Determine appropriate locations for operations or installations.

[Core] [52% incumbents] Perform routine maintenance or repairs to restore solar thermal systems to baseline operating conditions.
  DWAs: Maintain mechanical equipment.

[Core] [52% incumbents] Connect water heaters and storage tanks to power and water sources.
  DWAs: Install plumbing or piping.

[Core] [52% incumbents] Cut, miter, and glue piping insulation to insulate plumbing pipes and fittings.
  DWAs: Apply adhesives to construction materials. | Install insulation in equipment or structures. | Cut carpet, vinyl or other flexible materials.

[Core] [52% incumbents] Install plumbing, such as dip tubes, port fittings, drain tank valves, pressure temperature relief valves, or tanks, according to manufacturer specifications and building codes.
  DWAs: Install plumbing or piping.

[Core] [52% incumbents] Install monitoring system components, such as flow meters, temperature gauges, and pressure gauges, according to system design and manufacturer specifications.
  DWAs: Install gauges or controls.

[Core] [52% incumbents] Assess collector sites to ensure structural integrity of potential mounting surfaces or the best orientation and tilt for solar collectors.
  DWAs: Assess locations for potential green technology installations.

[Supplemental] [52% incumbents] Apply ultraviolet radiation protection to prevent degradation of plumbing.
  DWAs: Apply sealants or other protective coatings.

--- SKILLS ---
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.38 lvl:3.25) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Listening (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.25 lvl:3.50) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Monitoring (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Active Learning (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Writing (imp:2.88 lvl:3.12) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Mathematics (imp:2.50 lvl:2.75) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.50 lvl:2.88) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Science (imp:1.50) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Mechanical (imp:4.73 lvl:5.59) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Building and Construction (imp:4.65 lvl:5.58) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:4.45 lvl:5.19) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  English Language (imp:4.07 lvl:4.11) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Engineering and Technology (imp:4.01 lvl:5.21) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Education and Training (imp:3.93 lvl:5.18) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Design (imp:3.92 lvl:4.74) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Public Safety and Security (imp:3.78 lvl:4.33) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.58 lvl:4.15) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Production and Processing (imp:3.51 lvl:4.19) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Administration and Management (imp:3.40 lvl:3.10) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Mathematics (imp:3.00 lvl:3.10) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Administrative (imp:2.89 lvl:3.21) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Sales and Marketing (imp:2.85 lvl:2.56) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Law and Government (imp:2.73 lvl:2.72) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Physics (imp:2.72 lvl:3.44) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Economics and Accounting (imp:2.65 lvl:1.89) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Transportation (imp:2.65 lvl:1.82) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Foreign Language (imp:2.59) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.30 lvl:2.36) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Telecommunications (imp:2.06 lvl:1.84) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Communications and Media (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Geography (imp:1.83 lvl:1.64) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Chemistry (imp:1.62 lvl:1.78) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Psychology (imp:1.38 lvl:0.66) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Biology (imp:1.33) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  History and Archeology (imp:1.28 lvl:0.41) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.19) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.18 lvl:0.41) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.06) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.04) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Fine Arts (imp:1.04) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Food Production (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.62 lvl:3.62) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Near Vision (imp:3.50 lvl:3.62) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.50 lvl:3.25) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.38 lvl:3.25) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Oral Expression (imp:3.38 lvl:3.50) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.38 lvl:3.25) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Extent Flexibility (imp:3.38 lvl:3.38) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Information Ordering (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Selective Attention (imp:3.25 lvl:2.88) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Visualization (imp:3.12 lvl:3.62) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Far Vision (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Written Expression (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Trunk Strength (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Originality (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.88 lvl:3.25) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Control Precision (imp:2.88 lvl:3.25) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Static Strength (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Number Facility (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Time Sharing (imp:2.75 lvl:3.00) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Depth Perception (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Memorization (imp:2.50 lvl:2.62) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Reaction Time (imp:2.50 lvl:2.62) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Stamina (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.50 lvl:2.88) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Explosive Strength (imp:2.38 lvl:2.88) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Spatial Orientation (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Response Orientation (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Rate Control (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Night Vision (imp:1.88 lvl:1.38) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Sound Localization (imp:1.88 lvl:1.38) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.38 lvl:0.62) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Getting Information (imp:4.13 lvl:2.98) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.09 lvl:4.65) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.97 lvl:4.15) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.86 lvl:4.76) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.72 lvl:3.55) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Processing Information (imp:3.69 lvl:4.22) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.67 lvl:3.64) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.65 lvl:4.07) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:3.57 lvl:3.34) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.57 lvl:3.93) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.57 lvl:4.84) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.50 lvl:4.48) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.42 lvl:3.51) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.42 lvl:3.75) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.41 lvl:3.36) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.40 lvl:3.21) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.37 lvl:3.54) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.31 lvl:3.22) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.29 lvl:3.88) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.26 lvl:3.40) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.24 lvl:3.30) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.17 lvl:3.26) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.13 lvl:3.37) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.11 lvl:3.56) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.10 lvl:3.33) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:3.01 lvl:3.37) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:2.94 lvl:3.29) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:2.93 lvl:3.12) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:2.91 lvl:2.41) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:2.89 lvl:3.37) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.88 lvl:3.52) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:2.83 lvl:3.10) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.79 lvl:2.84) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:2.69 lvl:3.16) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Working with Computers (imp:2.66 lvl:2.66) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:2.63 lvl:3.27) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.58 lvl:2.78) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.37 lvl:2.24) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.08 lvl:2.22) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:1.79 lvl:1.77) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.66 lvl:1.10) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Installation (imp:4.75 lvl:4.12) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:3.38 lvl:3.62) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Operations Monitoring (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Troubleshooting (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.12 lvl:2.88) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Time Management (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Instructing (imp:3.00 lvl:3.25) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Service Orientation (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:3.00 lvl:3.25) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Coordination (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Equipment Selection (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Operation and Control (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Repairing (imp:2.88 lvl:3.12) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Persuasion (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.75 lvl:3.12) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.38 lvl:2.38) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Technology Design (imp:2.25 lvl:1.88) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.88 lvl:1.38) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.75 lvl:1.12) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.75 lvl:1.12) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Programming (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 465,840
  annual_median    : $63,800
  annual_pct10     : $44,150
  annual_pct25     : $50,190
  annual_pct75     : $85,110
  annual_pct90     : $108,420
  annual_mean      : $72,170
  hourly_median    : $30.67

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : District of Columbia ($101,020)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($31,620)
  dispersion_ratio : 3.195x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (54 total) ---
  Construction                             emp:  383,600  median: $  63,270
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:   16,660  median: $  71,660
  Manufacturing                            emp:   16,010  median: $  65,770
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:   13,310  median: $  58,860
  Utilities                                emp:    7,580  median: $  90,750
  Educational Services                     emp:    6,790  median: $  66,640
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:    3,520  median: $  53,590
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:    3,350  median: $  63,480
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:    2,720  median: $  76,510
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:    1,840  median: $  64,160

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (16 total) ---
  Construction                             emp:  383,600  median: $  63,270
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:   16,660  median: $  71,660
  Manufacturing                            emp:   16,010  median: $  65,770
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:   13,310  median: $  58,860
  Utilities                                emp:    7,580  median: $  90,750
  Educational Services                     emp:    6,790  median: $  66,640
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:    3,520  median: $  53,590
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:    3,350  median: $  63,480
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:    2,720  median: $  76,510
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:    1,840  median: $  64,160

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--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (similarity: 0.3415)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heating%2C_ventilation%2C_and_air_conditioning
  QID: Q1798773
  Extract: Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems regulate temperature, humidity, and indoor air quality in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings, and in enclosed vehicles. They are designed to provide thermal comfort and to control airborne contaminants through heating, cooling, ventil

  Title: Rooftop solar power (similarity: 0.2712)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rooftop_solar_power
  QID: Q7366157
  Extract: A rooftop solar power system, or rooftop PV system, is a photovoltaic (PV) system that has its electricity-generating solar panels mounted on the rooftop of a residential or commercial building or structure. The various components of such a system include photovoltaic modules, mounting systems, cabl

  Title: Thermography (similarity: 0.2692)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermography
  QID: Q624587
  Extract: Infrared thermography (IRT), also known as thermal imaging, is a measurement and imaging technique in which a thermal camera detects infrared radiation originating from the surface of objects. This radiation has two main components: thermal emission from the object's surface, which depends on its te

  Title: Energy storage (similarity: 0.2593)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Energy_storage
  QID: Q837718
  Extract: Energy storage is the capture of energy produced at one time for use at a later time to reduce imbalances between energy demand and energy production. A device that stores energy is generally called an accumulator or battery. Energy comes in multiple forms including radiation, chemical, gravitationa

  Title: Enel North America (similarity: 0.3103)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enel_North_America
  QID: Q117317727
  Extract: Enel North America is an American company headquartered in Andover, MA, United States. One of the renewable energy operators in North America, it was formed as a subsidiary of the global utility Enel S.p.A. in 2000. It has operations in the United States and Canada through its renewables and energy 

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inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong O*NET data foundation with detailed task descriptions, skill requirements, and wage information from BLS OEWS. Occupation definition is specific and well-documented in federal data sources.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T23:34:32.603074+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,536
tokens_output        : 4,252
cost_usd             : $0.046410
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match exists for this specialized trade role. The closest semantic match is 'Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning' which covers related thermal system concepts but lacks solar-specific technical details.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians install and repair solar energy systems that collect, store, and circulate solar-heated water for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. These skilled tradespeople work with plumbing systems, mounting hardware, heat exchangers, and control systems to create functional renewable energy installations. They combine construction expertise with specialized knowledge of solar thermal technology and safety protocols.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A typical day begins with reviewing installation plans and conducting site assessments to identify potential plumbing, electrical, or safety hazards. The technician installs solar collectors on rooftops using mounting brackets and struts, ensuring proper positioning for optimal solar exposure. They connect copper or plastic plumbing systems using specialized tools like pipe cutters and acetylene torches, installing heat exchangers and controllers according to technical schematics. The day includes testing mechanical and electrical systems for proper operation, applying weather seals and protective coatings to prevent leaks, and labeling system components for future maintenance. Quality control checks ensure installations meet safety standards and performance specifications.

WHO THRIVES:
Successful solar thermal technicians possess strong realistic and conventional RIASEC traits, enjoying hands-on work with tools and systematic problem-solving approaches. They need excellent mechanical aptitude and spatial reasoning to understand complex plumbing and heating systems, plus the physical capability to work on rooftops and in confined spaces. Strong communication skills help them explain technical concepts to customers and coordinate with team members on installation projects. Detail-oriented individuals who can follow technical manuals precisely while adapting to unique site conditions perform best in this role.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most positions require a high school diploma or equivalent (43.2% of workers), with many employers preferring some college coursework or technical training (24.9%). Entry-level workers typically complete on-the-job training programs that cover solar thermal principles, plumbing techniques, and safety protocols. Apprenticeships through trade unions or technical schools provide structured pathways combining classroom instruction with hands-on experience.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Experienced technicians can advance to supervisory roles like Solar Energy Installation Managers or transition to specialized positions such as Solar Energy Systems Engineers with additional education. Many develop expertise in related renewable energy technologies, becoming Wind Turbine Service Technicians or expanding into solar photovoltaic installations. Entrepreneurial technicians often establish their own solar installation businesses serving residential and commercial markets.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The occupation employs 465,840 workers with a median annual wage of $63,800 according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data, ranging from $44,150 to $108,420 across experience levels. Construction employs the vast majority (383,600 workers), with significant opportunities in government sectors (16,660 employed) driven by renewable energy initiatives. Geographic wage variation is substantial, with the District of Columbia offering the highest wages at $101,020 compared to Puerto Rico at $31,620, reflecting regional policy support and market development. Growth prospects remain strong due to federal and state renewable energy mandates and declining solar technology costs.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Solar thermal installation faces low automation risk due to the physically demanding, site-specific nature of rooftop work and custom system design requirements. Critical activities like navigating varied roof configurations, adapting to unique plumbing layouts, and ensuring weatherproofing require human judgment and dexterity that current automation cannot replicate.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [skill_overlap] Solar Photovoltaic Installers (47-2231.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share installation expertise (4.8 importance) and work with solar mounting systems on rooftops.
    data: Installation skill importance 4.8
    data: Rooftop mounting tasks
    data: Solar energy focus
  [task_similarity] Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (47-2152.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Solar thermal work involves extensive plumbing installation using pipes, fittings, and soldering techniques.
    data: Install copper or plastic plumbing tasks
    data: Pipe cutting and soldering
    data: Mechanical knowledge 5.6 level
  [knowledge_overlap] Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles require mechanical knowledge (4.7 importance) and work with heating systems and heat exchangers.
    data: Mechanical knowledge importance 4.7
    data: Heat exchanger installation tasks
    data: HVAC system overlap
  [career_pathway] Solar Energy Systems Engineers (17-2199.11) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Engineering roles represent advancement from technical installation work, requiring design knowledge (3.9 importance).
    data: Design knowledge 3.9 importance
    data: System design tasks
    data: Career progression pattern
  [riasec_cluster] Geothermal Technicians (49-9099.01) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both are realistic-dominant renewable energy technicians working with heating and cooling systems.
    data: Realistic RIASEC score 7.00
    data: Renewable energy focus
    data: Heating system expertise
  [career_pathway] Solar Energy Installation Managers (47-1011.03) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Management roles represent natural advancement for experienced solar thermal technicians with leadership skills.
    data: Supervisory career progression
    data: Solar industry experience
    data: Communication skills 4.1 importance

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['solar thermal', 'solar hot water', 'solar collector', 'solar installer', 'thermal system', 'heat exchanger', 'solar maintenance', 'solar technician']
  exclude_keywords : ['photovoltaic', 'solar panel', 'electrical', 'residential solar', 'wind turbine']
  title_patterns   : ['Solar Thermal Installer', 'Solar Hot Water Technician', 'Solar Energy Technician', 'Solar System Installer', 'Thermal System Technician']
  common_variations: ['SHW Installer', 'Solar Pool Heating Installer', 'Solar Maintenance Technician', 'Solar Insulation Technician', 'Heat Exchanger Installer', 'Solar Boiler Technician', 'Solar Power Installer', 'Solar System Technician']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['solar', 'equipment', 'others', 'energy', 'install', 'plumbing', 'principles', 'thermal', 'materials', 'control', 'includes', 'objects', 'design', 'mechanical', 'electrical', 'techniques', 'procedures', 'monitoring', 'body', 'activities']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
solar                      32  0.01219  inference            inference:47%  onet_tasks:25%  dwas:19%
equipment                  30  0.01143  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:77%  dwas:13%  onet_tasks:7%
others                     28  0.01067  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
energy                     27  0.01029  wikipedia            wikipedia:52%  inference:26%  dwas:22%
install                    21  0.00800  dwas                 dwas:57%  onet_tasks:38%  inference:5%
plumbing                   19  0.00724  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:32%  dwas:32%  inference:32%
principles                 18  0.00686  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  wikipedia:6%  inference:6%
thermal                    15  0.00572  inference            inference:40%  wikipedia:33%  onet_tasks:27%
materials                  14  0.00534  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:71%  dwas:21%  onet_tasks:7%
control                    13  0.00495  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:62%  wikipedia:15%  inference:15%
includes                   13  0.00495  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  inference:8%
objects                    13  0.00495  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  wikipedia:8%
design                     12  0.00457  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  wikipedia:25%  onet_tasks:17%
mechanical                 11  0.00419  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:45%  wikipedia:18%  inference:18%
electrical                 11  0.00419  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:27%  wikipedia:27%  onet_dimensions:18%
techniques                 11  0.00419  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:91%  inference:9%
procedures                 10  0.00381  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  onet_tasks:10%  dwas:10%
monitoring                 10  0.00381  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  onet_tasks:10%  wikipedia:10%
body                       10  0.00381  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
activities                 10  0.00381  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  inference:10%
devices                     9  0.00343  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:56%  onet_tasks:33%  wikipedia:11%
problems                    9  0.00343  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
performance                 9  0.00343  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  wikipedia:11%  inference:11%
quality                     9  0.00343  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  wikipedia:22%  inference:11%
production                  9  0.00343  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  wikipedia:11%
technical                   9  0.00343  inference            inference:67%  onet_dimensions:33%
resources                   9  0.00343  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
ideas                       9  0.00343  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
quickly                     9  0.00343  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
maintenance                 8  0.00305  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  onet_tasks:25%  wikipedia:12%
hand                        8  0.00305  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  onet_tasks:12%
tools                       8  0.00305  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:62%  inference:25%  onet_tasks:12%
building                    8  0.00305  wikipedia            wikipedia:50%  onet_dimensions:38%  onet_tasks:12%
understand                  8  0.00305  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
problem                     8  0.00305  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
rules                       8  0.00305  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
operations                  8  0.00305  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  dwas:12%  wikipedia:12%
management                  8  0.00305  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  wikipedia:12%
human                       8  0.00305  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
events                      8  0.00305  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%