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Solar panels cost in Maine
Most homeowners pay $19,500 – $32,600 (mid-range, typical $25,000, before sales tax), 2% above the national average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in Maine
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $17,500 $13,600 – $22,700 | $3,160 | $14,337 |
| Mid-range | $25,000 $19,500 – $32,600 | $4,310 | $20,730 |
| Premium | $33,200 $25,900 – $43,100 | $5,495 | $27,691 |
Why prices in Maine are different
Labour makes up about 17% of a mid-range solar panels job, around 40 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Maine cost about 13% 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 2% above the national figure.
Maine ranks 17 of 51 states for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $17,600 | $25,100 | $33,300 |
| Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area | $17,600 | $25,100 | $33,200 |
| Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area | $17,400 | $24,900 | $33,100 |
| Portland-South Portland, ME | $17,400 | $24,900 | $33,100 |
| Bangor, ME | $17,000 | $24,500 | $32,600 |
Next to it in the price ranking
| Solar panels cost in Michigan | $25,100 |
| Solar panels cost in Montana | $25,100 |
| Solar panels cost in Rhode Island | $25,100 |
| Solar panels cost in Maryland | $25,000 |
| Solar panels cost in Nevada | $25,000 |
| Solar panels cost in Wyoming | $25,000 |
| National average | $24,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does solar panels cost in Maine?
A mid-range job typically costs $25,000 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying between $19,500 and $32,600. A basic job is about $17,500 and a premium one about $33,200.
Is solar panels more expensive in Maine than the national average?
Maine: 2% above the national average. Labour makes up about 17% of a mid-range solar panels job, around 40 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Maine cost about 13% 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 2% above the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Maine?
About 17% 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 Maine is it most expensive?
Lewiston-Auburn, ME is the most expensive area at about $25,100 for a mid-range job, and Bangor, ME the least expensive at about $24,500.
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