Solar Installation Cost in Pittsburgh, PA
Solar Installation in Pittsburgh, PA costs a median of $17,000, with the middle 50% of projects between $11,296 and $24,000. Based on 1,615 permits filed between June 2019 and March 2026 with City of Pittsburgh Department of Permits, Licenses, and Inspections. Last recalculated August 21, 2026.
Sourced from 1,615 building permits on file with the City of Pittsburgh. Source: Pittsburgh Building Permits.
Types of Solar Installation Work in Pittsburgh
| Type | Typical cost | Range | Projects |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof Mount | $17,000 | $150 - $78,932 | 1,554 |
What Most Homeowners Paid
Each bar counts the projects filed in that price range.
| Price range | Projects |
|---|---|
| $5,582 to $9,110 | 173 |
| $9,110 to $12,638 | 252 |
| $12,638 to $16,166 | 261 |
| $16,166 to $19,694 | 216 |
| $19,694 to $23,222 | 193 |
| $23,222 to $26,750 | 139 |
| $26,750 to $30,278 | 90 |
| $30,278 to $33,806 | 50 |
| $33,806 to $37,334 | 44 |
| $37,334 to $40,862 | 35 |
You could save $5,100 on a typical solar PV system in this market by claiming the federal Investment Tax Credit on your tax return.
- Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)30%
- Federal credit applies to systems placed in service through .
Net cost is the median permit value minus the credits above, with each percent credit capped at its statutory maximum. Credits are nonrefundable and require sufficient tax liability to claim. Utility-level rebates are not included. Sources: IRS Form 5695.
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Common Questions About Solar Installation Costs in Pittsburgh
The median solar installation project in Pittsburgh, PA costs $17,000, based on 1,615 building permits. Most projects fall between $11,296 and $24,000.
The middle 50% of solar installation projects in Pittsburgh fall between $11,296 and $24,000. Costs vary with project scope, materials, property size, and local labor rates.
This estimate is based on 1,615 building permits filed between June 2019 and March 2026 with Pittsburgh Building Permits.
Every price comes from building permits filed with city and county governments. When a contractor pulls a permit, they declare the project value. HomeQuotr aggregates those declared values for Pittsburgh. Not surveys, not estimates, not self-reported data.
Compared with nearby cities, solar installation runs Allentown at $17,000, Scranton-Wilkes-Barre at $17,000, and Harrisburg at $17,000.
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Solar projects in Pittsburgh may qualify for Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC).