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Solar panels cost in Colorado
Most homeowners pay $19,100 – $31,900 (mid-range, typical $24,500, before sales tax), in line with the national average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in Colorado
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $17,000 $13,200 – $22,100 | $2,647 | $14,337 |
| Mid-range | $24,500 $19,100 – $31,900 | $3,807 | $20,730 |
| Premium | $32,700 $25,500 – $42,500 | $4,997 | $27,691 |
Why prices in Colorado are different
Labour makes up about 16% of a mid-range solar panels job, around 40 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Colorado cost about the same as 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 in line with the national figure.
Colorado ranks 30 of 51 states for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder, CO | $17,100 | $24,600 | $32,800 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $17,000 | $24,600 | $32,800 |
| Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $17,000 | $24,500 | $32,600 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $16,900 | $24,500 | $32,600 |
| Greeley, CO | $17,000 | $24,500 | $32,600 |
| Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $17,000 | $24,500 | $32,600 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $16,900 | $24,400 | $32,500 |
| Pueblo, CO | $16,900 | $24,400 | $32,500 |
| Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $16,900 | $24,400 | $32,500 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $16,800 | $24,200 | $32,300 |
Next to it in the price ranking
| Solar panels cost in Kansas | $24,600 |
| Solar panels cost in New Hampshire | $24,600 |
| Solar panels cost in Vermont | $24,600 |
| Solar panels cost in Idaho | $24,500 |
| Solar panels cost in Virginia | $24,500 |
| Solar panels cost in West Virginia | $24,500 |
| National average | $24,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does solar panels cost in Colorado?
A mid-range job typically costs $24,500 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying between $19,100 and $31,900. A basic job is about $17,000 and a premium one about $32,700.
Is solar panels more expensive in Colorado than the national average?
Colorado: in line with the national average. Labour makes up about 16% of a mid-range solar panels job, around 40 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Colorado cost about the same as 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 in line with the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Colorado?
About 16% 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 Colorado is it most expensive?
Boulder, CO is the most expensive area at about $24,600 for a mid-range job, and Grand Junction, CO the least expensive at about $24,200.
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