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Solar panels cost in District of Columbia

Most homeowners pay $19,800 – $33,000 (mid-range, typical $25,400, before sales tax), 4% above the national average.

Most homeowners pay

$19,800 – $33,000District of Columbia · 6 kWp · before sales tax
Typical: $25,400
Labour $4,638Materials $20,730Work hours: 39.8

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Price levels in District of Columbia

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$17,700
$13,800 – $23,000
$3,333$14,337
Mid-range$25,400
$19,800 – $33,000
$4,638$20,730
Premium$33,700
$26,300 – $43,800
$5,981$27,691

Why prices in District of Columbia are different

Labour makes up about 18% of a mid-range solar panels job, around 40 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in District of Columbia cost about 21% 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 4% above the national figure.

District of Columbia ranks 9 of 51 states for this job, from most to least expensive.

Next to it in the price ranking

Solar panels cost in Massachusetts$25,600
Solar panels cost in Minnesota$25,500
Solar panels cost in New York$25,500
Solar panels cost in New Jersey$25,400
Solar panels cost in California$25,300
Solar panels cost in Connecticut$25,300
National average$24,500

Other home projects in District of Columbia

ProjectMid-range
Bathroom remodel cost in District of Columbia$15,000
Curved stair lift cost in District of Columbia$11,200
Deck building cost in District of Columbia$13,100
Ductless mini-split cost in District of Columbia$11,100
EV charger installation cost in District of Columbia$2,550
Fence installation cost in District of Columbia$4,050
Flooring installation cost in District of Columbia$4,550
Foundation crack repair cost in District of Columbia$510
Foundation repair cost in District of Columbia$21,500
Furnace replacement cost in District of Columbia$6,700
Garage door cost in District of Columbia$1,650
Gutter guards cost in District of Columbia$4,250
Heat pump installation cost in District of Columbia$15,900
House rewiring cost in District of Columbia$9,300
Interior painting cost in District of Columbia$3,350
Kitchen remodel cost in District of Columbia$12,900
New driveway cost in District of Columbia$5,600
Roof replacement cost in District of Columbia$9,100
Siding replacement cost in District of Columbia$14,200
Stair lift cost in District of Columbia$4,600
Walk-in shower cost in District of Columbia$7,900
Walk-in tub cost in District of Columbia$9,550
Water heater replacement cost in District of Columbia$2,450
Window replacement cost in District of Columbia$3,450

Frequently asked questions

How much does solar panels cost in District of Columbia?

A mid-range job typically costs $25,400 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying between $19,800 and $33,000. A basic job is about $17,700 and a premium one about $33,700.

Is solar panels more expensive in District of Columbia than the national average?

District of Columbia: 4% above the national average. Labour makes up about 18% of a mid-range solar panels job, around 40 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in District of Columbia cost about 21% 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 4% above the national figure.

How much of the price is labour in District of Columbia?

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.

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