Standby Generator Installation Cost by State (2026)
Average prices for standby generator installation across 43 US states, ranked from most affordable to priciest. Ranges are computed from local cost factors — regional labor rates, material availability, permit requirements, and climate — so you can plan a realistic budget wherever you live.
| # | State | Covered Cities | Average Range (2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IN | 1 | $4,840 – $13,200 per unit |
| 2 | MS | 1 | $4,840 – $13,200 per unit |
| 3 | MO | 2 | $4,868 – $13,275 per unit |
| 4 | OK | 2 | $4,923 – $13,425 per unit |
| 5 | KS | 1 | $4,950 – $13,500 per unit |
| 6 | AR | 1 | $4,950 – $13,500 per unit |
| 7 | AL | 3 | $4,968 – $13,550 per unit |
| 8 | OH | 5 | $4,983 – $13,590 per unit |
| 9 | TN | 4 | $4,991 – $13,613 per unit |
| 10 | KY | 2 | $5,033 – $13,725 per unit |
| 11 | NM | 1 | $5,060 – $13,800 per unit |
| 12 | GA | 3 | $5,078 – $13,850 per unit |
| 13 | AZ | 2 | $5,115 – $13,950 per unit |
| 14 | SD | 1 | $5,115 – $13,950 per unit |
| 15 | TX | 7 | $5,139 – $14,014 per unit |
| 16 | LA | 2 | $5,143 – $14,025 per unit |
| 17 | NC | 4 | $5,143 – $14,025 per unit |
| 18 | MI | 2 | $5,143 – $14,025 per unit |
| 19 | IA | 1 | $5,170 – $14,100 per unit |
| 20 | SC | 3 | $5,188 – $14,150 per unit |
| 21 | NE | 1 | $5,225 – $14,250 per unit |
| 22 | ND | 1 | $5,225 – $14,250 per unit |
| 23 | FL | 6 | $5,335 – $14,550 per unit |
| 24 | VA | 3 | $5,353 – $14,600 per unit |
| 25 | WI | 2 | $5,445 – $14,850 per unit |
| 26 | CO | 2 | $5,555 – $15,150 per unit |
| 27 | PA | 2 | $5,583 – $15,225 per unit |
| 28 | NV | 2 | $5,583 – $15,225 per unit |
| 29 | UT | 1 | $5,610 – $15,300 per unit |
| 30 | NY | 5 | $5,643 – $15,390 per unit |
| 31 | MD | 1 | $5,665 – $15,450 per unit |
| 32 | ID | 1 | $5,720 – $15,600 per unit |
| 33 | MN | 1 | $5,775 – $15,750 per unit |
| 34 | OR | 3 | $5,812 – $15,850 per unit |
| 35 | WA | 3 | $5,940 – $16,200 per unit |
| 36 | CT | 1 | $5,940 – $16,200 per unit |
| 37 | RI | 1 | $6,050 – $16,500 per unit |
| 38 | IL | 1 | $6,160 – $16,800 per unit |
| 39 | CA | 10 | $6,391 – $17,430 per unit |
| 40 | DC | 1 | $6,600 – $18,000 per unit |
| 41 | MA | 1 | $6,710 – $18,300 per unit |
| 42 | NJ | 2 | $6,793 – $18,525 per unit |
| 43 | HI | 1 | $7,150 – $19,500 per unit |
Cheapest vs. Most Expensive States
The most affordable state for standby generator installation in our data is IN (from $4,840 per unit), while the priciest is HI (up to $19,500 per unit). Regional differences come from labor rates, permit fees, and how common the work is in each market.
How We Calculate State Averages
We take every covered city's local cost factor — the multiplier that adjusts national pricing for that metro — and average it per state. The result is a practical planning range, not a quote. For an exact figure for your project, use the Cost Calculator or read the full Standby Generator Installation guide.