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Solar panels cost in Oregon
Most homeowners pay $20,500 – $34,200 (mid-range, typical $26,300, before sales tax), 7% above the national average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in Oregon
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $18,500 $14,500 – $24,100 | $4,210 | $14,337 |
| Mid-range | $26,300 $20,500 – $34,200 | $5,561 | $20,730 |
| Premium | $34,700 $27,000 – $45,000 | $6,961 | $27,691 |
Why prices in Oregon are different
Labour makes up about 21% of a mid-range solar panels job, around 40 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Oregon cost about 46% 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 7% above the national figure.
Oregon ranks 3 of 51 states for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $18,700 | $26,500 | $35,000 |
| Bend, OR | $18,500 | $26,200 | $34,500 |
| Corvallis, OR | $18,500 | $26,200 | $34,500 |
| Salem, OR | $18,400 | $26,200 | $34,500 |
| Albany, OR | $18,500 | $26,100 | $34,400 |
| Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $18,300 | $25,900 | $34,100 |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | $18,300 | $25,900 | $34,200 |
| Medford, OR | $18,200 | $25,800 | $34,100 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $18,000 | $25,700 | $34,000 |
| Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $17,800 | $25,400 | $33,700 |
| Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $17,700 | $25,300 | $33,600 |
Next to it in the price ranking
| Solar panels cost in Hawaii | $26,400 |
| Solar panels cost in Illinois | $26,400 |
| Solar panels cost in Washington | $26,100 |
| Solar panels cost in Alaska | $25,900 |
| Solar panels cost in Massachusetts | $25,600 |
| National average | $24,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does solar panels cost in Oregon?
A mid-range job typically costs $26,300 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying between $20,500 and $34,200. A basic job is about $18,500 and a premium one about $34,700.
Is solar panels more expensive in Oregon than the national average?
Oregon: 7% above the national average. Labour makes up about 21% of a mid-range solar panels job, around 40 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Oregon cost about 46% 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 7% above the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Oregon?
About 21% 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 Oregon is it most expensive?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA is the most expensive area at about $26,500 for a mid-range job, and Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area the least expensive at about $25,300.
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