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Solar panels cost in Vermont
Most homeowners pay $19,200 – $32,000 (mid-range, typical $24,600, before sales tax), in line with the national average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in Vermont
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $17,000 $13,300 – $22,200 | $2,710 | $14,337 |
| Mid-range | $24,600 $19,200 – $32,000 | $3,882 | $20,730 |
| Premium | $32,800 $25,600 – $42,600 | $5,084 | $27,691 |
Why prices in Vermont are different
Labour makes up about 16% of a mid-range solar panels job, around 41 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Vermont cost about 2% 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 in line with the national figure.
Vermont ranks 29 of 51 states for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington-South Burlington, VT | $17,200 | $24,800 | $33,000 |
| Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area | $17,200 | $24,700 | $32,900 |
| Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area | $17,000 | $24,500 | $32,700 |
Next to it in the price ranking
| Solar panels cost in Delaware | $24,600 |
| Solar panels cost in Kansas | $24,600 |
| Solar panels cost in New Hampshire | $24,600 |
| Solar panels cost in Colorado | $24,500 |
| Solar panels cost in Idaho | $24,500 |
| Solar panels cost in Virginia | $24,500 |
| National average | $24,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does solar panels cost in Vermont?
A mid-range job typically costs $24,600 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying between $19,200 and $32,000. A basic job is about $17,000 and a premium one about $32,800.
Is solar panels more expensive in Vermont than the national average?
Vermont: in line with the national average. Labour makes up about 16% of a mid-range solar panels job, around 41 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Vermont cost about 2% 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 in line with the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Vermont?
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 Vermont is it most expensive?
Burlington-South Burlington, VT is the most expensive area at about $24,800 for a mid-range job, and Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area the least expensive at about $24,500.
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