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Solar panels cost in Massachusetts
Most homeowners pay $20,000 – $33,300 (mid-range, typical $25,600, before sales tax), 4% above the national average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in Massachusetts
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $17,700 $13,800 – $23,100 | $3,396 | $14,337 |
| Mid-range | $25,600 $20,000 – $33,300 | $4,851 | $20,730 |
| Premium | $34,000 $26,500 – $44,200 | $6,345 | $27,691 |
Why prices in Massachusetts are different
Labour makes up about 19% of a mid-range solar panels job, around 40 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Massachusetts cost about 27% 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.
Massachusetts ranks 6 of 51 states for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $17,700 | $25,600 | $34,100 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $17,700 | $25,500 | $33,900 |
| Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area | $17,700 | $25,500 | $34,000 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | $17,600 | $25,400 | $33,800 |
| Springfield, MA | $17,700 | $25,400 | $33,800 |
| Worcester, MA | $17,600 | $25,400 | $33,800 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $17,500 | $25,200 | $33,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does solar panels cost in Massachusetts?
A mid-range job typically costs $25,600 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying between $20,000 and $33,300. A basic job is about $17,700 and a premium one about $34,000.
Is solar panels more expensive in Massachusetts than the national average?
Massachusetts: 4% above the national average. Labour makes up about 19% of a mid-range solar panels job, around 40 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Massachusetts cost about 27% 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 Massachusetts?
About 19% 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 Massachusetts is it most expensive?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH is the most expensive area at about $25,600 for a mid-range job, and Pittsfield, MA the least expensive at about $25,200.
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