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Solar panels cost in Idaho
Most homeowners pay $19,100 – $31,800 (mid-range, typical $24,500, before sales tax), in line with the national average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in Idaho
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $17,000 $13,300 – $22,100 | $2,688 | $14,337 |
| Mid-range | $24,500 $19,100 – $31,800 | $3,749 | $20,730 |
| Premium | $32,500 $25,400 – $42,300 | $4,840 | $27,691 |
Why prices in Idaho are different
Labour makes up about 15% of a mid-range solar panels job, around 41 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Idaho cost about 2% less 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 in line with the national figure.
Idaho ranks 31 of 51 states for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston, ID-WA | $17,600 | $25,100 | $33,100 |
| Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $17,400 | $24,900 | $32,900 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $17,200 | $24,600 | $32,700 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $17,100 | $24,500 | $32,600 |
| Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $17,100 | $24,500 | $32,500 |
| Boise City, ID | $17,000 | $24,400 | $32,500 |
| Pocatello, ID | $16,900 | $24,300 | $32,400 |
| Twin Falls, ID | $16,800 | $24,100 | $32,100 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does solar panels cost in Idaho?
A mid-range job typically costs $24,500 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying between $19,100 and $31,800. A basic job is about $17,000 and a premium one about $32,500.
Is solar panels more expensive in Idaho than the national average?
Idaho: in line with the national average. Labour makes up about 15% of a mid-range solar panels job, around 41 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Idaho cost about 2% less 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 in line with the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Idaho?
About 15% at the mid-range level, around 41 hours of work at local rates. The rest is materials, equipment and disposal, which vary much less between regions.
Where in Idaho is it most expensive?
Lewiston, ID-WA is the most expensive area at about $25,100 for a mid-range job, and Twin Falls, ID the least expensive at about $24,100.
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