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Solar panels cost in Connecticut
Most homeowners pay $19,700 – $32,900 (mid-range, typical $25,300, before sales tax), 3% above the national average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in Connecticut
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $17,600 $13,700 – $22,900 | $3,291 | $14,337 |
| Mid-range | $25,300 $19,700 – $32,900 | $4,558 | $20,730 |
| Premium | $33,600 $26,200 – $43,600 | $5,862 | $27,691 |
Why prices in Connecticut are different
Labour makes up about 18% of a mid-range solar panels job, around 40 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Connecticut cost about 19% 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 3% above the national figure.
Connecticut ranks 12 of 51 states for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $17,700 | $25,400 | $33,700 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $17,600 | $25,300 | $33,600 |
| New Haven, CT | $17,600 | $25,300 | $33,600 |
| Connecticut nonmetropolitan area | $17,500 | $25,200 | $33,400 |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $17,600 | $25,200 | $33,400 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $17,400 | $25,000 | $33,300 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does solar panels cost in Connecticut?
A mid-range job typically costs $25,300 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying between $19,700 and $32,900. A basic job is about $17,600 and a premium one about $33,600.
Is solar panels more expensive in Connecticut than the national average?
Connecticut: 3% above the national average. Labour makes up about 18% of a mid-range solar panels job, around 40 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Connecticut cost about 19% 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 3% above the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Connecticut?
About 18% 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 Connecticut is it most expensive?
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT is the most expensive area at about $25,400 for a mid-range job, and Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT the least expensive at about $25,000.
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