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Solar panels cost in Hawaii
Most homeowners pay $20,600 – $34,300 (mid-range, typical $26,400, before sales tax), 8% above the national average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in Hawaii
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $18,400 $14,400 – $23,900 | $4,064 | $14,337 |
| Mid-range | $26,400 $20,600 – $34,300 | $5,634 | $20,730 |
| Premium | $34,900 $27,300 – $45,400 | $7,251 | $27,691 |
Why prices in Hawaii are different
Labour makes up about 21% of a mid-range solar panels job, around 40 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Hawaii cost about 48% 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 8% above the national figure.
Hawaii ranks 1 of 51 states for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $18,600 | $26,500 | $35,200 |
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $18,500 | $26,400 | $35,000 |
| Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area | $17,800 | $25,600 | $34,000 |
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 |
| National average | $24,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does solar panels cost in Hawaii?
A mid-range job typically costs $26,400 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying between $20,600 and $34,300. A basic job is about $18,400 and a premium one about $34,900.
Is solar panels more expensive in Hawaii than the national average?
Hawaii: 8% above the national average. Labour makes up about 21% of a mid-range solar panels job, around 40 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Hawaii cost about 48% 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 8% above the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Hawaii?
About 21% 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 Hawaii is it most expensive?
Urban Honolulu, HI is the most expensive area at about $26,500 for a mid-range job, and Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area the least expensive at about $25,600.
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