Clean Energy Associate Salary in the United States

How much does a Clean Energy Associate make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Clean Energy Associate in the United States is $83,178 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

However, a Clean Energy Associate's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $102,897
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $74,275 to $93,500
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $66,170
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Clean Energy Associate Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
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Wage
75th Percentile $93,500 $7,792 $1,798 $45
Average $83,178 $6,931 $1,600 $40
25th Percentile $74,275 $6,190 $1,428 $36
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Key Factors That Influence Clean Energy Associate Salaries

A Clean Energy Associate's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Clean Energy Associate Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Clean Energy Associate's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $79,482
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $79,749
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $83,178
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $87,428
  • Expert (over 8 years): $87,732
Levels Salary
Entry Level Clean Energy Associate$79,482
Intermediate Level Clean Energy Associate$79,749
Senior Level Clean Energy Associate$83,178
Specialist Level Clean Energy Associate$87,428
Expert Level Clean Energy Associate$87,732
$79,482 0 yr
$79,749 < 2 yrs
$83,178 2-4 yrs
$87,428 5-8 yrs
$87,732 > 8 yrs
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What Am I Worth?

How Do Clean Energy Associate Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Clean Energy Associates. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $92,094.
  • California: $91,745.
  • Massachusetts: $90,522.

Top Paying Cities for Clean Energy Associates

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $104,912
  • San Francisco: $103,763
  • Oakland: $101,577

What Skills Can Increase a Clean Energy Associate's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 12.59% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 2.47% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
  • Community Marketing (Mentioned in 1.25% Job Postings): Community marketing is a strategy to engage an audience in an active, non-intrusive prospect and customer conversation
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 12.59%
Microsoft Office 2.47%
Community Marketing 1.25%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Clean Energy Associate's salary.
  • Career Development: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Energy Management: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Career Development
$89,000
7%
Project Management
$87,337
5%
Energy Management
$87,337
5%
Analytical Skills
$87,337
5%
Presentation
$86,505
4%
Sustainability
$86,505
4%
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How Education impacts a Clean Energy Associate's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Clean Energy Associates enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Clean Energy Associate with a No Diploma is between $80,480 and $84,540).

Clean Energy Associate Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Clean Energy Associate
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 100.0%
High School 0.0%
Associates 0.0%
Bachelors 100.0%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Clean Energy Associate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Clean Energy Associate's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Clean Energy Associate

Salaries for a Clean Energy Associate can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $78,371 in 2023 to around $74,733 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Clean Energy Associate salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Clean Energy Associate Over Time

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