Gutters cost in Mobile, AL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (160 linear ft)
- $1,100 – $3,800
- Per linear ft
- $7 – $22.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −11%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #276
- 1 = most expensive
New gutters in Mobile, AL usually costs $1,100 to $3,800 for 160 linear ft. That works out to about $7 to $22.50 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $290 less. Sheet metal workers earn a median of $22.85 an hour in the Mobile area, 23% below the US median of $29.71.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Mobile, AL, 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 Mobile, AL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $620 | $1,550 | $2,450 | 63% |
| Labor | $500 | $820 | $1,150 | 33% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $90 | $180 | 4% |
| Total | $1,100 | $2,450 | $3,800 | 100% |
What is behind the Mobile number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 3 trades: sheet metal workers at 40%, roofers at 30%, construction laborers at 30%. Weighted together, Mobile wages are 0.79 times the national level. Labor makes up about 33% of the midpoint estimate (38% at national prices). BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Alabama statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Mobile is at 96.4 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,600 nationally becomes $1,550 here (midpoint, 160 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 88.1: $0 to $180.
Data note: 40% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Mobile. The wage table below marks each row.
What local crews earn in Mobile
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 3 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Mobile the blend is 0.79.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211) carry 40% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Mobile metro, so we used the Alabama statewide median: $22.85 an hour against $29.71 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $20.33 and $28.21 an hour.
Roofers (47-2181), 30% of the weighting: a median of $21.90 an hour, 18% below the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $18.90 and $22.23 an hour. About 120 work in the metro. That is 7.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 8.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $17.71 an hour, which is 22% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $14.69 and $21.21 an hour. BLS counts 2,050 of them working in the area, 118.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (sheet metal workers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $75 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $35. That is a swing of roughly 1.4% to 3.1% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Mobile has 172,550 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 135th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| 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% | $18.90 | $21.90 | $22.23 | $26.65 | 0.82 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $14.69 | $17.71 | $21.21 | $22.66 | 0.78 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.79 | |||||
Cost by quality level and size in Mobile
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Mobile. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from small house (120 linear ft) to large house (240 linear ft).
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 |
Gutters: what moves the price in Mobile
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.
Related projects, priced for Mobile
Jobs that often go together with gutters are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Mobile wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (−4%) and roof replacement lowest (−13%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,200 – $11,000 | −13% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,500 – $28,800 | −13% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,400 – $22,100 | −12% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $530 – $1,850 | −12% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $950 – $3,850 | −4% |
Mobile weather and the gutters calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Mobile Dwtn Ap (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Mobile are September through May: 9 of 12. Outside them, June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Mobile gets about 61 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (7.1 inches in August). Inside the workable window, February and October are the driest, at 3.8 and 3.8 inches. The station averages about 73 days a year at 90°F or above.
We do not adjust the estimate by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. It is still worth asking contractors whether an off-peak start date changes their bid.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62 | 43 | 5.2 | Workable |
| Feb | 66 | 46 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 72 | 52 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Apr | 78 | 59 | 4.9 | Workable |
| May | 85 | 66 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 90 | 73 | 5.8 | Hot |
| Jul | 92 | 75 | 6.6 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 75 | 7.1 | Hot |
| Sep | 89 | 72 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 81 | 61 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 72 | 50 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 64 | 45 | 5.3 | Workable |
How Mobile compares
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Mobile. Hattiesburg is the lowest at about $2,450 (midpoint, 160 linear ft), 70 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile, ALthis page | $1,100 – $3,800 | $2,450 | |
| Daphne, AL25 miles | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,500 | +1% |
| Gulfport, MS50 miles | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,550 | +5% |
| Pensacola, FL60 miles | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | +2% |
| Hattiesburg, MS70 miles | $1,100 – $3,750 | $2,450 | level |
| Slidell, LA105 miles | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,450 | level |
| Alabama (statewide) | $1,100 – $3,800 | $2,450 | level |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | +12% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Mobile ranks #276 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Mobile is 0% below the Alabama figure.
Elsewhere in Alabama
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | 520,290 jobs | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,450 | +1% |
| Huntsville, AL | 266,650 jobs | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | +1% |
| Montgomery, AL | 165,550 jobs | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,500 | +1% |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | 108,460 jobs | $1,100 – $3,800 | $2,450 | level |
| Daphne, AL | 87,120 jobs | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,500 | +1% |
| Auburn, AL | 72,710 jobs | $1,100 – $3,750 | $2,450 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Mobile against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naples, FL | 173,880 jobs | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,550 | +4% |
| Visalia, CA | 171,140 jobs | $1,400 – $4,550 | $2,950 | +21% |
| Green Bay, WI | 174,550 jobs | $1,350 – $4,250 | $2,800 | +15% |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | 170,820 jobs | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,550 | +3% |
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Gutters in Mobile: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Mobile?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,100 to $3,800 in the Mobile area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,900 to $3,000. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for gutters in Mobile?
About $7 to $22.50 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $180 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $8 to $25.
+Is gutters cheaper in Mobile or Daphne?
Daphne is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $2,500, which is 1% more than Mobile ($2,450). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Mobile?
About 33% at the midpoint, or $820 out of $2,450. Materials are 63% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 38%.
+What would average house (160 linear ft) cost in Mobile?
$1,100 to $3,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Mobile?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $180 for fees in the Mobile area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Mobile expensive for gutters compared with the rest of Alabama?
Mobile is 0% below the Alabama statewide estimate ($2,450 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in Alabama; see the state page to compare them.
+What do sheet metal workers earn in Mobile?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $22.85 an hour, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.33 to $28.21.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Mobile?
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.
+When is the best time to install gutters in Mobile?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. February and October are typically the driest of those months. Local contractors' schedules matter as much as the weather, so book early for the busy months.
Gutters near Mobile
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.