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Solar panels cost in Alaska

Most homeowners pay $20,200 – $33,600 (mid-range, typical $25,900, before sales tax), 6% above the national average.

Most homeowners pay

$20,200 – $33,600Alaska · 6 kWp · before sales tax
Typical: $25,900
Labour $5,154Materials $20,730Work hours: 40.1

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Price levels in Alaska

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$18,100
$14,100 – $23,500
$3,770$14,337
Mid-range$25,900
$20,200 – $33,600
$5,154$20,730
Premium$34,300
$26,700 – $44,600
$6,580$27,691

Why prices in Alaska are different

Labour makes up about 20% of a mid-range solar panels job, around 40 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Alaska cost about 35% more than the national average (official wage data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out 6% above the national figure.

Alaska ranks 5 of 51 states for this job, from most to least expensive.

By area

LocationBasicMid-rangePremium
Fairbanks-College, AK$18,400$26,300$34,700
Alaska nonmetropolitan area$18,200$26,000$34,300
Anchorage, AK$17,800$25,600$33,900

Next to it in the price ranking

Solar panels cost in Illinois$26,400
Solar panels cost in Oregon$26,300
Solar panels cost in Washington$26,100
Solar panels cost in Massachusetts$25,600
Solar panels cost in Minnesota$25,500
Solar panels cost in New York$25,500
National average$24,500

Other home projects in Alaska

ProjectMid-range
Attic conversion cost in Alaska$39,700
Basement waterproofing cost in Alaska$11,400
Bathroom remodel cost in Alaska$15,300
Curved stair lift cost in Alaska$11,300
Deck building cost in Alaska$14,500
Ductless mini-split cost in Alaska$10,900
EV charger installation cost in Alaska$2,600
Fence installation cost in Alaska$4,350
Flooring installation cost in Alaska$5,000
Foundation crack repair cost in Alaska$500
Foundation repair cost in Alaska$22,100
Furnace replacement cost in Alaska$6,500
Garage door cost in Alaska$1,700
Gutter guards cost in Alaska$4,350
Heat pump installation cost in Alaska$15,700
House rewiring cost in Alaska$10,200
Interior painting cost in Alaska$3,600
Kitchen remodel cost in Alaska$13,200
New driveway cost in Alaska$7,050
Roof replacement cost in Alaska$9,550
Siding replacement cost in Alaska$15,700
Stair lift cost in Alaska$4,700
Tree removal cost in Alaska$1,450
Walk-in shower cost in Alaska$7,850
Walk-in tub cost in Alaska$9,600
Water heater replacement cost in Alaska$2,300
Window replacement cost in Alaska$3,550

Frequently asked questions

How much does solar panels cost in Alaska?

A mid-range job typically costs $25,900 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying between $20,200 and $33,600. A basic job is about $18,100 and a premium one about $34,300.

Is solar panels more expensive in Alaska than the national average?

Alaska: 6% above the national average. Labour makes up about 20% of a mid-range solar panels job, around 40 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Alaska cost about 35% more than the national average (official wage data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out 6% above the national figure.

How much of the price is labour in Alaska?

About 20% at the mid-range level, around 40 hours of work at local rates. The rest is materials, equipment and disposal, which vary much less between regions.

Where in Alaska is it most expensive?

Fairbanks-College, AK is the most expensive area at about $26,300 for a mid-range job, and Anchorage, AK the least expensive at about $25,600.

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