Gutters cost in Phoenix, AZ
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (160 linear ft)
- $1,200 – $3,900
- Per linear ft
- $7.35 – $23
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #198
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install gutters in Phoenix, plan on $1,200 to $3,900 for 160 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $7.35 to $23 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 7% lower than the national one. Sheet metal workers earn a median of $24.63 an hour in the Phoenix area, 17% below the US median of $29.71.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Phoenix, AZ, standard level
$2,000 to $3,100
About $12 to $18.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 36% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,900 |
| Labor | $780 | $1,050 |
| Permits and fees | $60 | $140 |
| Total | $2,000 | $3,100 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Phoenix, AZ
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $610 | $1,500 | $2,450 | 60% |
| Labor | $570 | $920 | $1,300 | 36% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $100 | $210 | 4% |
| Total | $1,200 | $2,550 | $3,900 | 100% |
Why Phoenix prices look the way they do
Labor is 36% of the midpoint bill here, against 38% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is sheet metal workers (40%), roofers (30%), construction laborers (30%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Phoenix the blended ratio comes out at 0.89.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Phoenix metro is 95.0 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 160 linear ft comes to $1,500, compared with $1,600 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (103.3) and land at $0 to $210.
Climate in Phoenix: timing your gutters job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Phoenix Deer Valley Muni Ap (10 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
October through April is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Phoenix (7 of 12 months). May, June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Phoenix gets about 9 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, February and March (1.2 inches in February). Inside the workable window, April and October are the driest, at 0.3 and 0.7 inches. The station averages about 159 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 65 | 44 | 1.2 | Workable |
| Feb | 68 | 46 | 1.2 | Workable |
| Mar | 75 | 51 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Apr | 83 | 57 | 0.3 | Workable |
| May | 92 | 65 | 0.2 | Hot |
| Jun | 102 | 73 | 0.0 | Hot |
| Jul | 104 | 81 | 0.8 | Hot |
| Aug | 103 | 81 | 1.0 | Hot |
| Sep | 98 | 75 | 0.7 | Hot |
| Oct | 86 | 63 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 74 | 51 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 64 | 43 | 0.8 | Workable |
Specs and site conditions that change a Phoenix bid
Permit
Local building codes may add $50-$200, though most cities don't require one.
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.
Planning more than one job in Phoenix?
Because every project leans on different trades, Phoenix's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, French drain runs +1% and metal roof −9%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,500 – $11,400 | −9% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,000 – $29,600 | −9% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,100 – $24,300 | −4% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $610 – $2,100 | +1% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $920 – $3,700 | −7% |
Phoenix labor market for gutters
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 3 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Phoenix is 0.89 times the national level.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 40%) the local median is $24.63 an hour, which is 17% below the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $18.25 and $33.14 an hour. BLS counts 2,550 of them working in the area, 10.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 30%) the local median is $22.96 an hour, which is 14% below the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $21.74 and $28.80 an hour. BLS counts 2,700 of them working in the area, 11.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 8.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $22.56 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $19.79 and $24.90 an hour. About 29,230 work in the metro. That is 123.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the sheet metal workers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($33.14 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $120. At the 25th percentile ($18.25) it shrinks by about $90. The total moves by 4.7% or 3.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 2,375,760 jobs in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler area. That makes it the 11th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 1.53% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 40% | $18.25 | $24.63 | $33.14 | $29.71 | 0.83 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $21.74 | $22.96 | $28.80 | $26.65 | 0.86 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $19.79 | $22.56 | $24.90 | $22.66 | 1.00 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.89 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: gutters pricing in Phoenix
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Phoenix wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$1,200 to $2,250
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$2,000 to $3,100
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$2,800 to $3,900
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $880 – $1,750 | $1,500 – $2,350 | $2,150 – $3,000 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,200 – $2,250 | $2,000 – $3,100 | $2,800 – $3,900 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $1,750 – $3,350 | $2,950 – $4,550 | $4,150 – $5,800 |
Phoenix against nearby metros and the rest of Arizona
Same job, same size (160 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. El Centro is the priciest of the group at $3,000. Prescott Valley is the cheapest at $2,500.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, AZthis page | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | |
| Tucson, AZ75 miles | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | −2% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ105 miles | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | −2% |
| Yuma, AZ110 miles | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,500 | −1% |
| Flagstaff, AZ185 miles | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,550 | level |
| El Centro, CA190 miles | $1,450 – $4,600 | $3,000 | +18% |
| Arizona (statewide) | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,550 | level |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | +8% |
Across 300 US metros, Phoenix comes in at #198 from the top. The priciest is San Francisco, CA at $3,450; the cheapest is Longview, TX at $2,350 (midpoints, 160 linear ft). Statewide, Phoenix is 0% above the Arizona figure.
Other Arizona metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson, AZ | 389,630 jobs | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | −2% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 72,300 jobs | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | −2% |
| Yuma, AZ | 68,880 jobs | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,500 | −1% |
| Flagstaff, AZ | 66,610 jobs | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,550 | level |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | 56,490 jobs | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,500 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Phoenix's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Phoenix against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | 2,703,890 jobs | $1,450 – $4,650 | $3,050 | +20% |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $1,650 – $5,200 | $3,450 | +35% |
| Miami, FL | 2,819,940 jobs | $1,250 – $4,150 | $2,700 | +6% |
| Seattle, WA | 2,086,210 jobs | $1,600 – $4,950 | $3,250 | +28% |
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Gutters in Phoenix: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Phoenix?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,200 to $3,900 in the Phoenix area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,000 to $3,100. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for gutters in Phoenix?
About $7.35 to $23 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $210 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $8 to $25.
+Is gutters cheaper in Phoenix or Tucson?
Tucson is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $2,500, which is 2% less than Phoenix ($2,550). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Phoenix?
About 36% at the midpoint, or $920 out of $2,550. Materials are 60% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 38%.
+What would average house (160 linear ft) cost in Phoenix?
$1,200 to $3,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Phoenix?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $210 for fees in the Phoenix area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Phoenix expensive for gutters compared with the rest of Arizona?
Phoenix is 0% above the Arizona statewide estimate ($2,550 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Arizona; see the state page to compare them.
+What do sheet metal workers earn in Phoenix?
The BLS median is $24.63 an hour in the Phoenix area, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.25 to $33.14.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Phoenix?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,200 to $2,250 and premium work $2,800 to $3,900. 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 Phoenix?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through April. April 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 Phoenix
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.