Gutters cost in Alaska
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (160 linear ft)
- $1,550 – $4,850
- Per linear ft
- $9.65 – $29
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +17%
- US $2,750
- Metros covered
- 1
Alaska prices for gutters: $1,550 to $4,850 for 160 linear ft, or $9.65 to $29 per linear ft without the permit. The state midpoint is 17% above the national one. Local wages for sheet metal workers are $45.48 an hour.
Alaska has one metro in our dataset, Anchorage, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Alaska (statewide), standard level
$2,550 to $3,850
About $15.50 to $23.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 44% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,300 | $2,100 |
| Labor | $1,200 | $1,600 |
| Permits and fees | $60 | $140 |
| Total | $2,550 | $3,850 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Alaska
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $680 | $1,700 | $2,700 | 53% |
| Labor | $860 | $1,400 | $1,950 | 44% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $100 | $200 | 3% |
| Total | $1,550 | $3,200 | $4,850 | 100% |
Weather windows across Alaska
Season matters for gutters. For each Alaska metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Anchorage has 6 comfortable months (April through September), with about 23 inches of precipitation a year.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage | 6 | 67 | 23 | 6: April through September |
If you are planning more than one job in Alaska
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Alaska wages and prices. Against national midpoints, metal roof comes out highest (+18%) and attic insulation lowest (+10%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $7,100 – $14,300 | +15% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $12,500 – $37,900 | +18% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $9,750 – $29,200 | +16% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $680 – $2,400 | +14% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,100 – $4,400 | +10% |
Alaska metro-by-metro prices
Alaska has one metro in our dataset, Anchorage, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage, AK | $1,550 – $4,900 | $3,200 | +1% |
Alaska labor market for gutters
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 1.34 for Alaska.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 40%) the local median is $45.48 an hour, which is 53% above the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $27.74 and $49.77 an hour. BLS counts 240 of them working in the state, 7.4 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 $32.09 an hour, which is 20% above the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $27.31 and $38.75 an hour. BLS counts 310 of them working in the state, 9.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 8.7), so the local bench is about average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $27.91 an hour, 23% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.30 and $33.63 an hour. About 3,690 work in the state. That is 113.3 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 ($49.77 an hour) would add about $60 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($27.74) would take off about $250. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 325,570 jobs across Alaska (May 2025), which is 0.2% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 40% | $27.74 | $45.48 | $49.77 | $29.71 | 1.53 | state |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $27.31 | $32.09 | $38.75 | $26.65 | 1.20 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $22.30 | $27.91 | $33.63 | $22.66 | 1.23 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.34 | |||||
Quality levels and sizes in Alaska
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Alaska wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$1,550 to $2,850
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$2,550 to $3,850
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$3,550 to $4,850
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $1,150 – $2,150 | $1,900 – $2,950 | $2,700 – $3,700 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,550 – $2,850 | $2,550 – $3,850 | $3,550 – $4,850 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $2,300 – $4,250 | $3,750 – $5,700 | $5,250 – $7,200 |
Gutters: what moves the price in Alaska
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.
How Alaska compares with nearby states
Alaska ranks 3 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. Alaska sits at $3,200. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1500 miles away | $1,500 – $4,800 | $3,150 | −1% |
| Oregon | 1600 miles away | $1,400 – $4,500 | $2,950 | −8% |
| Idaho | 1870 miles away | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,600 | −19% |
| Montana | 1880 miles away | $1,300 – $4,150 | $2,700 | −15% |
| Utah | 2150 miles away | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | −17% |
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Gutters in Alaska: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Alaska?
$1,550 to $4,850 for 160 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Alaska can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Alaska is cheapest for gutters?
Anchorage at about $3,200 (midpoint, 160 linear ft).
+Is gutters cheaper in Alaska than the US average?
It is 17% more expensive: $3,200 against $2,750 for 160 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Alaska?
About 44% ($1,400). Materials are 53%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.34x the national wage level.
+What do sheet metal workers earn in Alaska?
The BLS statewide median is $45.48 an hour, against $29.71 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $27.74 to $49.77.
+Where does Alaska rank for gutters costs?
3rd most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $3,200 for 160 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Alaska?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,550 to $2,850 and premium work $3,550 to $4,850. Basic means: vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story. Premium means: steel or copper, two stories, custom length.
+Does the season matter for gutters in Alaska?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Alaska metros we cover, Anchorage has the most comfortable months (6 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 Alaska
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.