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Solar panels cost in South Dakota

Most homeowners pay $19,000 – $31,700 (mid-range, typical $24,400, before sales tax), in line with the national average.

Most homeowners pay

$19,000 – $31,700South Dakota · 6 kWp · before sales tax
Typical: $24,400
Labour $3,623Materials $20,730Work hours: 40

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Price levels in South Dakota

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$16,900
$13,200 – $22,000
$2,601$14,337
Mid-range$24,400
$19,000 – $31,700
$3,623$20,730
Premium$32,400
$25,200 – $42,100
$4,674$27,691

Why prices in South Dakota are different

Labour makes up about 15% of a mid-range solar panels job, around 40 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in South Dakota cost about 5% less 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 in line with the national figure.

South Dakota ranks 37 of 51 states for this job, from most to least expensive.

By area

LocationBasicMid-rangePremium
Sioux Falls, SD-MN$16,900$24,400$32,400
West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area$17,000$24,400$32,400
East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area$16,900$24,300$32,300
Rapid City, SD$16,900$24,300$32,400

Next to it in the price ranking

Solar panels cost in Arizona$24,400
Solar panels cost in Iowa$24,400
Solar panels cost in Nebraska$24,400
Solar panels cost in Utah$24,400
Solar panels cost in Kentucky$24,300
Solar panels cost in Louisiana$24,300
National average$24,500

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ProjectMid-range
Bathroom remodel cost in South Dakota$12,900
Curved stair lift cost in South Dakota$11,000
Deck building cost in South Dakota$11,600
Ductless mini-split cost in South Dakota$9,900
EV charger installation cost in South Dakota$2,400
Fence installation cost in South Dakota$3,650
Flooring installation cost in South Dakota$4,100
Foundation crack repair cost in South Dakota$490
Foundation repair cost in South Dakota$19,100
Furnace replacement cost in South Dakota$6,000
Garage door cost in South Dakota$1,550
Gutter guards cost in South Dakota$3,850
Heat pump installation cost in South Dakota$14,500
House rewiring cost in South Dakota$7,850
Interior painting cost in South Dakota$2,900
Kitchen remodel cost in South Dakota$11,600
New driveway cost in South Dakota$4,950
Roof replacement cost in South Dakota$8,050
Siding replacement cost in South Dakota$12,700
Stair lift cost in South Dakota$4,500
Walk-in shower cost in South Dakota$6,650
Walk-in tub cost in South Dakota$8,850
Water heater replacement cost in South Dakota$1,700
Window replacement cost in South Dakota$3,250

Frequently asked questions

How much does solar panels cost in South Dakota?

A mid-range job typically costs $24,400 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying between $19,000 and $31,700. A basic job is about $16,900 and a premium one about $32,400.

Is solar panels more expensive in South Dakota than the national average?

South Dakota: in line with the national average. Labour makes up about 15% of a mid-range solar panels job, around 40 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in South Dakota cost about 5% less 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 in line with the national figure.

How much of the price is labour in South Dakota?

About 15% 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 South Dakota is it most expensive?

Sioux Falls, SD-MN is the most expensive area at about $24,400 for a mid-range job, and Rapid City, SD the least expensive at about $24,300.

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