Gutters cost in Alabama
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (160 linear ft)
- $1,100 – $3,800
- Per linear ft
- $7 – $22.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $2,750
- Metros covered
- 9
Alabama prices for gutters: $1,100 to $3,800 for 160 linear ft, or $7 to $22.50 per linear ft without the permit. The state midpoint is 10% below the national one. Local wages for sheet metal workers are $22.85 an hour.
Inside Alabama, the metros we cover range from $2,400 (Dothan) to $2,500 (Huntsville) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Alabama (statewide), standard level
$1,900 to $3,000
About $11.50 to $18 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 33% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,900 |
| Labor | $690 | $950 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $120 |
| Total | $1,900 | $3,000 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Alabama
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $620 | $1,550 | $2,450 | 63% |
| Labor | $510 | $820 | $1,150 | 33% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $90 | $180 | 4% |
| Total | $1,100 | $2,450 | $3,800 | 100% |
Alabama against its neighbors
Alabama ranks 50 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for gutters, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $3,400 and the cheapest Arkansas at $2,400, both for 160 linear ft at the midpoint. Alabama sits at $2,450. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 170 miles away | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | +5% |
| Mississippi | 180 miles away | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,450 | level |
| Tennessee | 190 miles away | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,600 | +5% |
| Louisiana | 310 miles away | $1,150 – $3,750 | $2,450 | level |
| South Carolina | 350 miles away | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | +2% |
Wages behind the Alabama number
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 3 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 0.79 for Alabama.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 40%) the local median is $22.85 an hour, which is 23% below the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $20.33 and $28.21 an hour. BLS counts 1,450 of them working in the state, 6.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is about average.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 30%) the local median is $21.96 an hour, which is 18% below the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $20.36 and $25.64 an hour. BLS counts 1,010 of them working in the state, 4.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 8.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $17.74 an hour, 22% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $14.41 and $21.75 an hour. About 18,400 work in the state. That is 87.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for sheet metal workers ($28.21 an hour) would add about $75 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($20.33) would take off about $35. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 2,113,660 jobs across Alabama (May 2025), which is 1.4% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 40% | $20.33 | $22.85 | $28.21 | $29.71 | 0.77 | state |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $20.36 | $21.96 | $25.64 | $26.65 | 0.82 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $14.41 | $17.74 | $21.75 | $22.66 | 0.78 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.79 | |||||
Quality levels and sizes in Alabama
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Alabama wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$1,100 to $2,200
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$1,900 to $3,000
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$2,700 to $3,800
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $840 – $1,650 | $1,450 – $2,250 | $2,050 – $2,900 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,100 – $2,200 | $1,900 – $3,000 | $2,700 – $3,800 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $1,700 – $3,250 | $2,850 – $4,400 | $4,000 – $5,600 |
Weather windows across Alabama
Season matters for gutters. For each Alabama metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Daphne has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Alabama at 12 months; Dothan has the shortest at 9 (September through May). Rainfall runs from 49 inches a year in Decatur to 66 inches in Daphne.
We do not adjust prices by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. Timing is still worth raising when you collect bids.
| Metro | Jan avg low °F | Jul avg high °F | Precip (in/yr) | Comfortable months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 35 | 91 | 57 | 10: September through June |
| Huntsville | 33 | 92 | 54 | 10: September through June |
| Mobile | 43 | 92 | 61 | 9: September through May |
| Montgomery | 37 | 94 | 51 | 9: September through May |
| Tuscaloosa | 35 | 92 | 57 | 9: September through May |
| Daphne | 39 | 89 | 66 | 12: all year |
| Auburn | 35 | 89 | 56 | 12: all year |
| Decatur | 32 | 90 | 49 | 10: September through June |
| Dothan | 40 | 93 | 54 | 9: September through May |
Related projects, priced for Alabama
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Alabama wages and prices. Against national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (−4%) and roof replacement lowest (−13%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,250 – $11,000 | −13% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,550 – $28,800 | −12% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,350 – $22,100 | −12% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $530 – $1,850 | −12% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $960 – $3,850 | −4% |
Gutters: what moves the price in Alabama
Material
Vinyl is $8-$12 per linear foot installed and aluminum $10-$20. Steel and copper run higher (HomeGuide).
Seamless
Seamless costs $3-$5+ more per linear foot than sectional, but has fewer places to leak.
Stories
Two-story homes add $1-$3 per linear foot for ladders and fall protection.
Permit
Local building codes may add $50-$200, though most cities don't require one.
Gutters cost by metro in Alabama
4 of the 9 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $2,450, and the top-to-bottom gap is 4%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (160 linear ft) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville, AL | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | +1% |
| Daphne, AL | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,500 | +1% |
| Montgomery, AL | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,500 | +1% |
| Birmingham, AL | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,450 | +1% |
| Decatur, AL | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,450 | level |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $1,100 – $3,800 | $2,450 | level |
| Mobile, AL | $1,100 – $3,800 | $2,450 | level |
| Auburn, AL | $1,100 – $3,750 | $2,450 | level |
| Dothan, AL | $1,100 – $3,700 | $2,400 | −2% |
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Gutters in Alabama: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Alabama?
$1,100 to $3,800 for 160 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Alabama can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Alabama is cheapest for gutters?
Dothan at about $2,400 (midpoint, 160 linear ft). The priciest is Huntsville at $2,500.
+Is gutters cheaper in Alabama than the US average?
It is 10% cheaper: $2,450 against $2,750 for 160 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Alabama?
About 33% ($820). Materials are 63%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.79x the national wage level.
+What do sheet metal workers earn in Alabama?
The BLS statewide median is $22.85 an hour, against $29.71 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.33 to $28.21.
+Where does Alabama rank for gutters costs?
50th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $2,450 for 160 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Alabama?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,100 to $2,200 and premium work $2,700 to $3,800. Basic means: vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story. Premium means: steel or copper, two stories, custom length.
+Does the season matter for gutters in Alabama?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Alabama metros we cover, Daphne has the most comfortable months (12 of 12) based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Our prices do not change by month, so ask contractors whether they charge more or less in busy and slow seasons.
Gutters by city in Alabama
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.
- HomeGuide: How Much Does Gutter Installation Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- Home Genius Exteriors: How Much Does Gutter Installation Cost? (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991-2020
Note on derived figures: Materials = installed range minus the $4-$9 per linear foot labor figure from Home Genius Exteriors.