Gutters cost in Little Rock, AR
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (160 linear ft)
- $1,100 – $3,700
- Per linear ft
- $6.95 – $22
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −12%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #289
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for new gutters in the Little Rock area: $1,100 to $3,700 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 $22.53 an hour in the Little Rock area, 24% below the US median of $29.71.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Little Rock, 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 | $700 | $960 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $130 |
| Total | $1,900 | $2,950 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Little Rock, 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 | $3,700 | 100% |
What is behind the Little Rock 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, Little Rock 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. Little Rock 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 89.4: $0 to $180.
Data note: 30% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Little Rock. The wage table below marks each row.
Why two Little Rock 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.
The best months for gutters in Little Rock
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Little Rock Ap Adams Fld (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 Little Rock are September through June: 10 of 12. Outside them, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Little Rock gets about 50 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 4 inches of snow. The wettest months are April, May and December (5.6 inches in April). Inside the workable window, January and September are the driest, at 3.5 and 3.0 inches. The station averages about 76 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 | 51 | 31 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Feb | 55 | 34 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Mar | 64 | 42 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 73 | 50 | 5.6 | Workable |
| May | 81 | 59 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Jun | 88 | 68 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Jul | 92 | 71 | 3.3 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 70 | 3.2 | Hot |
| Sep | 85 | 63 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 74 | 51 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 62 | 40 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 53 | 33 | 5.1 | Workable |
Little Rock: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Little Rock. 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 $3,700
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 – $3,700 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $1,650 – $3,200 | $2,800 – $4,350 | $3,950 – $5,500 |
Planning more than one job in Little Rock?
Jobs that often go together with gutters are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Little Rock wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (−7%) and French drain lowest (−14%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,300 – $11,000 | −12% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,650 – $28,700 | −12% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,250 – $21,700 | −14% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $510 – $1,800 | −14% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $930 – $3,700 | −7% |
Is Little Rock cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (160 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Monroe is the priciest of the group at $2,450. Fort Smith is the cheapest at $2,400.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock, ARthis page | $1,100 – $3,700 | $2,400 | |
| Jonesboro, AR120 miles | $1,100 – $3,700 | $2,400 | −1% |
| Fort Smith, AR125 miles | $1,100 – $3,700 | $2,400 | −1% |
| Fayetteville, AR135 miles | $1,100 – $3,750 | $2,400 | level |
| Texarkana, TX135 miles | $1,100 – $3,700 | $2,400 | level |
| Monroe, LA145 miles | $1,100 – $3,750 | $2,450 | +1% |
| Arkansas (statewide) | $1,100 – $3,700 | $2,400 | level |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | +13% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Little Rock ranks #289 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Little Rock is 0% above the Arkansas figure.
Elsewhere in Arkansas
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville, AR | 275,180 jobs | $1,100 – $3,750 | $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 Little Rock against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greensboro, NC | 365,410 jobs | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,550 | +6% |
| Worcester, MA | 349,880 jobs | $1,550 – $4,800 | $3,200 | +32% |
| Dayton, OH | 372,660 jobs | $1,300 – $4,150 | $2,700 | +13% |
| Durham, NC | 344,020 jobs | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,550 | +5% |
Who does the work: Little Rock 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 Little Rock the blend is 0.80.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 40% of the weighting: a median of $22.53 an hour, 24% below the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $19.85 and $25.72 an hour. About 380 work in the metro. That is 10.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Roofers (47-2181) carry 30% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Little Rock metro, so we used the Arkansas statewide median: $22.82 an hour against $26.65 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $17.87 and $24.62 an hour.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $17.88 an hour, which is 21% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.75 and $20.34 an hour. BLS counts 2,790 of them working in the area, 77.9 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 $45 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $40. That is a swing of roughly 1.6% to 1.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway has 358,210 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 72nd 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% | $19.85 | $22.53 | $25.72 | $29.71 | 0.76 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $17.87 | $22.82 | $24.62 | $26.65 | 0.86 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $16.75 | $17.88 | $20.34 | $22.66 | 0.79 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.80 | |||||
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Gutters in Little Rock: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Little Rock?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,100 to $3,700 in the Little Rock 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 Little Rock?
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 Little Rock or Jonesboro?
Jonesboro is 120 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $2,400, which is 1% less than Little Rock ($2,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Little Rock?
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 Little Rock?
$1,100 to $3,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Little Rock?
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 Little Rock area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Little Rock expensive for gutters compared with the rest of Arkansas?
Little Rock is 0% 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 Little Rock?
The BLS median is $22.53 an hour in the Little Rock area, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.85 to $25.72.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Little Rock?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,100 to $2,150 and premium work $2,700 to $3,700. 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 Little Rock?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. January and September 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 Little Rock
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.