Gutters cost in Tucson, AZ
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (160 linear ft)
- $1,150 – $3,850
- Per linear ft
- $7.20 – $23
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #229
- 1 = most expensive
New gutters in Tucson, AZ usually costs $1,150 to $3,850 for 160 linear ft. That works out to about $7.20 to $23 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $230 less. Sheet metal workers earn a median of $23.29 an hour in the Tucson area, 22% below the US median of $29.71.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Tucson, AZ, standard level
$1,950 to $3,050
About $12 to $18 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 35% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,900 |
| Labor | $740 | $1,000 |
| Permits and fees | $60 | $140 |
| Total | $1,950 | $3,050 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Tucson, AZ
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $620 | $1,550 | $2,450 | 61% |
| Labor | $540 | $870 | $1,200 | 35% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $95 | $190 | 4% |
| Total | $1,150 | $2,500 | $3,850 | 100% |
Why Tucson prices look the way they do
Labor is 35% 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 Tucson the blended ratio comes out at 0.84.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Tucson is at 96.2 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 96.9: $0 to $190.
Related projects, priced for Tucson
Jobs that often go together with gutters are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Tucson wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, French drain 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 | $5,250 – $11,000 | −13% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,550 – $28,800 | −12% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,600 – $22,900 | −9% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $580 – $2,000 | −4% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $920 – $3,750 | −7% |
How Tucson compares
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 160 linear ft range from $2,500 to $3,000 across Tucson and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson, AZthis page | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | |
| Phoenix, AZ75 miles | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | +2% |
| Yuma, AZ130 miles | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,500 | +1% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ180 miles | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | level |
| El Centro, CA215 miles | $1,450 – $4,600 | $3,000 | +20% |
| Flagstaff, AZ255 miles | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,550 | +2% |
| Arizona (statewide) | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,550 | +1% |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | +9% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Tucson ranks #229 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Tucson is 1% below the Arizona figure.
Elsewhere in Arizona
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, AZ | 2,375,760 jobs | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | +2% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 72,300 jobs | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | level |
| Yuma, AZ | 68,880 jobs | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,500 | +1% |
| Flagstaff, AZ | 66,610 jobs | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,550 | +2% |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | 56,490 jobs | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,500 | +1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Tucson against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise, ID | 391,790 jobs | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,650 | +6% |
| Allentown, PA | 377,180 jobs | $1,300 – $4,300 | $2,800 | +12% |
| Charleston, SC | 394,170 jobs | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | +4% |
| Dayton, OH | 372,660 jobs | $1,300 – $4,150 | $2,700 | +8% |
Cost by quality level and size in Tucson
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Tucson. 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
$1,150 to $2,250
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$1,950 to $3,050
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$2,800 to $3,850
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $860 – $1,700 | $1,500 – $2,300 | $2,100 – $2,950 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,150 – $2,250 | $1,950 – $3,050 | $2,800 – $3,850 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $1,750 – $3,300 | $2,900 – $4,500 | $4,100 – $5,700 |
What local crews earn in Tucson
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 Tucson the blend is 0.84.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 40% of the weighting: a median of $23.29 an hour, 22% below the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $18.33 and $33.08 an hour. About 330 work in the metro. That is 8.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Roofers (47-2181), 30% of the weighting: a median of $21.17 an hour, 21% below the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $18.07 and $21.57 an hour. About 340 work in the metro. That is 8.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 8.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $21.66 an hour, which is 4% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.18 and $23.05 an hour. BLS counts 3,410 of them working in the area, 87.5 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 $140 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $70. That is a swing of roughly 2.8% to 5.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Tucson has 389,630 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 68th 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% | $18.33 | $23.29 | $33.08 | $29.71 | 0.78 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $18.07 | $21.17 | $21.57 | $26.65 | 0.79 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $18.18 | $21.66 | $23.05 | $22.66 | 0.96 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.84 | |||||
Gutters: what moves the price in Tucson
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.
Material
Vinyl is $8-$12 per linear foot installed and aluminum $10-$20. Steel and copper run higher (HomeGuide).
Tucson 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, Tucson Intl 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 Tucson are October through April: 7 of 12. Outside them, May, June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Tucson gets about 11 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are July, August and September (2.2 inches in July). Inside the workable window, April and November are the driest, at 0.2 and 0.6 inches. The station averages about 158 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 | 67 | 41 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Feb | 69 | 43 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 76 | 48 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 83 | 53 | 0.2 | Workable |
| May | 92 | 62 | 0.2 | Hot |
| Jun | 101 | 71 | 0.2 | Hot |
| Jul | 100 | 76 | 2.2 | Hot |
| Aug | 99 | 75 | 2.0 | Hot |
| Sep | 95 | 70 | 1.3 | Hot |
| Oct | 86 | 59 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 75 | 48 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Dec | 66 | 41 | 1.0 | Workable |
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Gutters in Tucson: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Tucson?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,150 to $3,850 in the Tucson area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,950 to $3,050. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for gutters in Tucson?
About $7.20 to $23 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $190 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $8 to $25.
+Is gutters cheaper in Tucson or Phoenix?
Phoenix is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $2,550, which is 2% more than Tucson ($2,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Tucson?
About 35% at the midpoint, or $870 out of $2,500. Materials are 61% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 38%.
+What would average house (160 linear ft) cost in Tucson?
$1,150 to $3,850. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Tucson?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $190 for fees in the Tucson area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Tucson expensive for gutters compared with the rest of Arizona?
Tucson is 1% below 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 Tucson?
The BLS median is $23.29 an hour in the Tucson area, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.33 to $33.08.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Tucson?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,150 to $2,250 and premium work $2,800 to $3,850. 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 Tucson?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through April. April and November 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 Tucson
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.