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Solar panels cost in Montana
Most homeowners pay $19,600 – $32,700 (mid-range, typical $25,100, before sales tax), 2% above the national average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in Montana
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $17,600 $13,700 – $22,800 | $3,239 | $14,337 |
| Mid-range | $25,100 $19,600 – $32,700 | $4,413 | $20,730 |
| Premium | $33,300 $26,000 – $43,300 | $5,623 | $27,691 |
Why prices in Montana are different
Labour makes up about 18% of a mid-range solar panels job, around 40 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Montana cost about 16% 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.
Montana ranks 15 of 51 states for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billings, MT | $17,700 | $25,300 | $33,500 |
| Bozeman, MT | $17,700 | $25,300 | $33,500 |
| Helena, MT | $17,700 | $25,200 | $33,400 |
| Missoula, MT | $17,700 | $25,200 | $33,400 |
| East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area | $17,600 | $25,100 | $33,300 |
| Great Falls, MT | $17,600 | $25,100 | $33,200 |
| Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area | $17,300 | $24,900 | $33,000 |
| West Montana nonmetropolitan area | $17,300 | $24,800 | $33,000 |
Next to it in the price ranking
| Solar panels cost in Connecticut | $25,300 |
| Solar panels cost in Wisconsin | $25,200 |
| Solar panels cost in Michigan | $25,100 |
| Solar panels cost in Rhode Island | $25,100 |
| Solar panels cost in Maine | $25,000 |
| Solar panels cost in Maryland | $25,000 |
| National average | $24,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does solar panels cost in Montana?
A mid-range job typically costs $25,100 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying between $19,600 and $32,700. A basic job is about $17,600 and a premium one about $33,300.
Is solar panels more expensive in Montana than the national average?
Montana: 2% above the national average. Labour makes up about 18% of a mid-range solar panels job, around 40 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Montana cost about 16% 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 Montana?
About 18% 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 Montana is it most expensive?
Billings, MT is the most expensive area at about $25,300 for a mid-range job, and West Montana nonmetropolitan area the least expensive at about $24,800.
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