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Solar panels cost in Wisconsin
Most homeowners pay $19,700 – $32,800 (mid-range, typical $25,200, before sales tax), 3% above the national average.
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| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $17,600 $13,700 – $22,900 | $3,242 | $14,337 |
| Mid-range | $25,200 $19,700 – $32,800 | $4,474 | $20,730 |
| Premium | $33,400 $26,100 – $43,500 | $5,743 | $27,691 |
Why prices in Wisconsin are different
Labour makes up about 18% of a mid-range solar panels job, around 40 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Wisconsin cost about 17% 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 3% above the national figure.
Wisconsin ranks 13 of 51 states for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janesville-Beloit, WI | $17,800 | $25,500 | $33,700 |
| Madison, WI | $17,700 | $25,400 | $33,700 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI | $17,800 | $25,400 | $33,700 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $17,700 | $25,300 | $33,500 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $17,600 | $25,300 | $33,600 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | $17,600 | $25,300 | $33,500 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $17,700 | $25,300 | $33,600 |
| Wausau, WI | $17,700 | $25,300 | $33,500 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $17,600 | $25,200 | $33,400 |
| Green Bay, WI | $17,600 | $25,200 | $33,400 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $17,500 | $25,100 | $33,300 |
| Kenosha, WI | $17,500 | $25,100 | $33,300 |
| Appleton, WI | $17,200 | $24,900 | $33,100 |
| Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $17,200 | $24,800 | $33,000 |
| South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $17,200 | $24,700 | $32,900 |
| Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $17,000 | $24,600 | $32,800 |
| Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $17,000 | $24,500 | $32,700 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does solar panels cost in Wisconsin?
A mid-range job typically costs $25,200 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying between $19,700 and $32,800. A basic job is about $17,600 and a premium one about $33,400.
Is solar panels more expensive in Wisconsin than the national average?
Wisconsin: 3% above the national average. Labour makes up about 18% of a mid-range solar panels job, around 40 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Wisconsin cost about 17% 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 3% above the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Wisconsin?
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 Wisconsin is it most expensive?
Janesville-Beloit, WI is the most expensive area at about $25,500 for a mid-range job, and Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area the least expensive at about $24,500.
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