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Solar panels cost in Minnesota
Most homeowners pay $19,900 – $33,200 (mid-range, typical $25,500, before sales tax), 4% above the national average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in Minnesota
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $17,700 $13,800 – $23,000 | $3,345 | $14,337 |
| Mid-range | $25,500 $19,900 – $33,200 | $4,779 | $20,730 |
| Premium | $33,900 $26,500 – $44,100 | $6,251 | $27,691 |
Why prices in Minnesota are different
Labour makes up about 19% of a mid-range solar panels job, around 40 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Minnesota cost about 25% 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.
Minnesota ranks 7 of 51 states for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $17,800 | $25,700 | $34,200 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $17,900 | $25,600 | $34,000 |
| Mankato, MN | $17,800 | $25,600 | $33,900 |
| Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $17,800 | $25,600 | $34,000 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $17,800 | $25,600 | $34,000 |
| Rochester, MN | $17,700 | $25,500 | $33,900 |
| Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $17,600 | $25,300 | $33,700 |
| Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $17,500 | $25,200 | $33,500 |
| Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $17,100 | $24,800 | $33,100 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does solar panels cost in Minnesota?
A mid-range job typically costs $25,500 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying between $19,900 and $33,200. A basic job is about $17,700 and a premium one about $33,900.
Is solar panels more expensive in Minnesota than the national average?
Minnesota: 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 Minnesota cost about 25% 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 Minnesota?
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 Minnesota is it most expensive?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI is the most expensive area at about $25,700 for a mid-range job, and Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area the least expensive at about $24,800.
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