Gutters cost in Fayetteville, AR
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (160 linear ft)
- $1,100 – $3,750
- Per linear ft
- $6.95 – $22
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −12%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #287
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for new gutters in the Fayetteville area: $1,100 to $3,750 for 160 linear ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 12% lower than the US figure. Sheet metal workers earn a median of $21.95 an hour in the Fayetteville area, 26% below the US median of $29.71.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Fayetteville, AR, standard level
$1,900 to $2,950
About $11.50 to $17.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 34% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,850 |
| Labor | $710 | $960 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $130 |
| Total | $1,900 | $2,950 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Fayetteville, AR
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $600 | $1,500 | $2,400 | 62% |
| Labor | $510 | $830 | $1,150 | 34% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $90 | $180 | 4% |
| Total | $1,100 | $2,400 | $3,750 | 100% |
Why Fayetteville prices look the way they do
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, Fayetteville wages are 0.80 times the national level. Labor makes up about 34% of the midpoint estimate (38% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Fayetteville is at 93.6 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,600 nationally becomes $1,500 here (midpoint, 160 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 91.4: $0 to $180.
Is Fayetteville cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (160 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Tulsa is the priciest of the group at $2,550. Fort Smith is the cheapest at $2,400.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville, ARthis page | $1,100 – $3,750 | $2,400 | |
| Fort Smith, AR50 miles | $1,100 – $3,700 | $2,400 | −1% |
| Joplin, MO70 miles | $1,100 – $3,700 | $2,400 | level |
| Springfield, MO100 miles | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | +4% |
| Tulsa, OK115 miles | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | +4% |
| Little Rock, AR135 miles | $1,100 – $3,700 | $2,400 | level |
| Arkansas (statewide) | $1,100 – $3,700 | $2,400 | −1% |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | +13% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Fayetteville ranks #287 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Fayetteville is 1% above the Arkansas figure.
Elsewhere in Arkansas
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock, AR | 358,210 jobs | $1,100 – $3,700 | $2,400 | level |
| Fort Smith, AR | 95,560 jobs | $1,100 – $3,700 | $2,400 | −1% |
| Jonesboro, AR | 60,620 jobs | $1,100 – $3,700 | $2,400 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Fayetteville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reno, NV | 275,680 jobs | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,600 | +7% |
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | +4% |
| New Haven, CT | 281,410 jobs | $1,350 – $4,350 | $2,850 | +18% |
| Ogden, UT | 271,370 jobs | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,700 | +11% |
Who does the work: Fayetteville trade wages
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 Fayetteville the blend is 0.80.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 40% of the weighting: a median of $21.95 an hour, 26% below the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $18.49 and $23.45 an hour. About 250 work in the metro. That is 9.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Roofers (47-2181), 30% of the weighting: a median of $22.70 an hour, 15% below the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $18.38 and $27.90 an hour. About 170 work in the metro. That is 6.2 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 $18.93 an hour, which is 16% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.66 and $22.44 an hour. BLS counts 2,190 of them working in the area, 79.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (sheet metal workers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $20 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $50. That is a swing of roughly 2.0% to 0.9% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers has 275,180 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 93rd 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% | $18.49 | $21.95 | $23.45 | $29.71 | 0.74 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $18.38 | $22.70 | $27.90 | $26.65 | 0.85 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $17.66 | $18.93 | $22.44 | $22.66 | 0.84 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.80 | |||||
Why two Fayetteville quotes can differ
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.
Fayetteville: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Fayetteville. 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 $2,150
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$1,900 to $2,950
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$2,700 to $3,750
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $830 – $1,650 | $1,450 – $2,250 | $2,050 – $2,850 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,100 – $2,150 | $1,900 – $2,950 | $2,700 – $3,750 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $1,650 – $3,200 | $2,800 – $4,350 | $3,950 – $5,500 |
What nearby projects cost in Fayetteville
Jobs that often go together with gutters are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Fayetteville wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (−8%) and vinyl siding lowest (−13%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,350 – $11,100 | −12% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,650 – $28,700 | −13% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,350 – $22,000 | −13% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $530 – $1,850 | −12% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $910 – $3,650 | −8% |
The best months for gutters in Fayetteville
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Fayetteville Drake Fld (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Fayetteville: no month in the averages is cold enough (an average daytime high under 45°F) or hot enough (an average daytime high of 90°F or more) to rule it out, so the workable window is all year.
Fayetteville gets about 47 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 7 inches of snow. The wettest months are April, May and October (5.9 inches in May). The station averages about 41 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 | 48 | 25 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Feb | 52 | 29 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Mar | 61 | 36 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 70 | 45 | 5.0 | Workable |
| May | 77 | 54 | 5.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 85 | 63 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 89 | 67 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Aug | 89 | 65 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Sep | 82 | 57 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Oct | 71 | 45 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 59 | 35 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 50 | 28 | 3.1 | Workable |
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Gutters in Fayetteville: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Fayetteville?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,100 to $3,750 in the Fayetteville area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,900 to $2,950. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for gutters in Fayetteville?
About $6.95 to $22 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 Fayetteville or Fort Smith?
Fort Smith is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $2,400, which is 1% less than Fayetteville ($2,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Fayetteville?
About 34% at the midpoint, or $830 out of $2,400. Materials are 62% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 38%.
+What would average house (160 linear ft) cost in Fayetteville?
$1,100 to $3,750. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Fayetteville?
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 Fayetteville area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Fayetteville expensive for gutters compared with the rest of Arkansas?
Fayetteville is 1% above the Arkansas statewide estimate ($2,400 at the midpoint). We cover 4 metros in Arkansas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do sheet metal workers earn in Fayetteville?
The BLS median is $21.95 an hour in the Fayetteville area, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.49 to $23.45.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Fayetteville?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,100 to $2,150 and premium work $2,700 to $3,750. Basic means: vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story. Premium means: steel or copper, two stories, custom length.
+Is there a bad season to install gutters in Fayetteville?
Not from a temperature point of view. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals show no month with a freezing-level overnight low or a 90°F-plus average high, so timing is mostly about contractor availability and rain.
Gutters near Fayetteville
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.