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Solar panels cost in Kentucky
Most homeowners pay $19,000 – $31,600 (mid-range, typical $24,300, before sales tax), 1% below the national average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in Kentucky
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $16,900 $13,200 – $21,900 | $2,534 | $14,337 |
| Mid-range | $24,300 $19,000 – $31,600 | $3,579 | $20,730 |
| Premium | $32,300 $25,200 – $42,000 | $4,653 | $27,691 |
Why prices in Kentucky are different
Labour makes up about 15% of a mid-range solar panels job, around 40 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Kentucky cost about 6% 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 1% below the national figure.
Kentucky ranks 39 of 51 states for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paducah, KY-IL | $17,400 | $24,900 | $33,000 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $17,000 | $24,500 | $32,600 |
| East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $16,800 | $24,200 | $32,200 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $16,800 | $24,200 | $32,200 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $16,800 | $24,200 | $32,300 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $16,700 | $24,100 | $32,100 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $16,700 | $24,100 | $32,100 |
| Owensboro, KY | $16,700 | $24,100 | $32,100 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $16,700 | $24,100 | $32,100 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $16,500 | $23,900 | $32,000 |
Next to it in the price ranking
| Solar panels cost in Nebraska | $24,400 |
| Solar panels cost in South Dakota | $24,400 |
| Solar panels cost in Utah | $24,400 |
| Solar panels cost in Louisiana | $24,300 |
| Solar panels cost in Oklahoma | $24,300 |
| Solar panels cost in Tennessee | $24,300 |
| National average | $24,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does solar panels cost in Kentucky?
A mid-range job typically costs $24,300 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying between $19,000 and $31,600. A basic job is about $16,900 and a premium one about $32,300.
Is solar panels more expensive in Kentucky than the national average?
Kentucky: 1% below the national average. Labour makes up about 15% of a mid-range solar panels job, around 40 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Kentucky cost about 6% 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 1% below the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Kentucky?
About 15% 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 Kentucky is it most expensive?
Paducah, KY-IL is the most expensive area at about $24,900 for a mid-range job, and Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area the least expensive at about $23,900.
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