The national average cost of solar panels is about $2.96 per watt, with average prices ranging from $2.57 to $3.35 per watt in the US for 2020 according to EnergySage. You can expect to pay about $13,142 for solar panel installation, with average prices ranging from $11,411 to $14,874 after tax credits and incentives.
- Solar panels cost per watt: $2.96
- Solar panel installation cost: $13,142
- Cost of a single solar panel per watt: $1.05
Cost to Install Solar Panels By State
Your exact solar panel installation cost depends on the state you live in, their tax incentives, and other factors.
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| State | Avg Cost | Avg Savings |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $12,901 | $76,243 |
| California | $12,987 | $71,232 |
| Colorado | $13,378 | $42,726 |
| Connecticut | $13,867 | $85,794 |
| Washington D.C. | $12,567 | $71,698 |
| Delaware | $12, 699 | $53,452 |
| Florida | $11,455 | $42,597 |
| Georgia | $13,201 | $34,120 |
| Iowa | $15,103 | $42,997 |
| Idaho | $13,266 | $23,169 |
| Illinois | $13,554 | $51,962 |
| Indiana | $13,889 | $23,244 |
| Kansas | $13,671 | $52,636 |
| Kentucky | $12,878 | $27,023 |
| Louisiana | $12,564 | $27,308 |
| Massachusetts | $14,362 | $133,695 |
| Maryland | $12,773 | $65,489 |
| Maine | $12,565 | $51,492 |
| Michigan | $14,208 | $42,962 |
| Minnesota | $14,609 | $30,900 |
| Mississippi | $12,137 | $63,178 |
| Missouri | $13,817 | $35,445 |
| Montana | $12,775 | $51,216 |
| North Carolina | $12,212 | $54,293 |
| Nebraska | $13,988 | $52,936 |
| New Hampshire | $14,776 | $72,935 |
| New Jersey | $12,190 | $84,244 |
| New Mexico | $13,675 | $60,291 |
| Nevada | $12,511 | $95,076 |
| New York | $13,693 | $49,832 |
| North Dakota | $13,317 | $35,724 |
| Ohio | $11,543 | $45,493 |
| Oklahoma | $13,576 | $60,149 |
| Oregon | $12,787 | $38,140 |
| Pennsylvania | $13,542 | $48,705 |
| Rhode Island | $14,030 | $114,225 |
| South Carolina | $14,525 | $56,734 |
| Tennessee | $11,345 | $45,495 |
| Texas | $12,992 | $50,009 |
| Utah | $13,123 | $45,783 |
| Virginia | $13,434 | $35,185 |
| Vermont | $14,525 | $50,073 |
| Washington | $12,744 | $32,188 |
| West Virginia | $10,998 | $40,525 |
| Wisconsin | $14,114 | $38,038 |
| Wyoming | $14,152 | $55,175 |