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Solar panels cost in Ohio
Most homeowners pay $19,200 – $32,000 (mid-range, typical $24,700, before sales tax), 1% above the national average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in Ohio
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $17,100 $13,300 – $22,200 | $2,753 | $14,337 |
| Mid-range | $24,700 $19,200 – $32,000 | $3,922 | $20,730 |
| Premium | $32,800 $25,600 – $42,700 | $5,122 | $27,691 |
Why prices in Ohio are different
Labour makes up about 16% of a mid-range solar panels job, around 41 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Ohio cost about 3% 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 1% above the national figure.
Ohio ranks 25 of 51 states for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akron, OH | $17,600 | $25,200 | $33,400 |
| Lima, OH | $17,500 | $25,100 | $33,300 |
| Toledo, OH | $17,500 | $25,100 | $33,300 |
| Cleveland, OH | $17,300 | $24,900 | $33,100 |
| Columbus, OH | $17,100 | $24,700 | $33,000 |
| Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $17,200 | $24,700 | $32,800 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $17,000 | $24,600 | $32,700 |
| Sandusky, OH | $17,100 | $24,600 | $32,800 |
| West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $17,100 | $24,600 | $32,700 |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | $17,000 | $24,500 | $32,700 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $17,000 | $24,500 | $32,700 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $17,000 | $24,500 | $32,600 |
| Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $17,000 | $24,500 | $32,600 |
| Mansfield, OH | $16,900 | $24,400 | $32,500 |
| Springfield, OH | $16,800 | $24,400 | $32,500 |
| Youngstown-Warren, OH | $16,900 | $24,400 | $32,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does solar panels cost in Ohio?
A mid-range job typically costs $24,700 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying between $19,200 and $32,000. A basic job is about $17,100 and a premium one about $32,800.
Is solar panels more expensive in Ohio than the national average?
Ohio: 1% above the national average. Labour makes up about 16% of a mid-range solar panels job, around 41 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Ohio cost about 3% 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 1% above the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Ohio?
About 16% at the mid-range level, around 41 hours of work at local rates. The rest is materials, equipment and disposal, which vary much less between regions.
Where in Ohio is it most expensive?
Akron, OH is the most expensive area at about $25,200 for a mid-range job, and Youngstown-Warren, OH the least expensive at about $24,400.
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