Gutters cost in Los Angeles, CA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (160 linear ft)
- $1,450 – $4,650
- Per linear ft
- $9 – $28
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +12%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #22
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install gutters in Los Angeles, plan on $1,450 to $4,650 for 160 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $9 to $28 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 12% higher than the national one. Sheet metal workers earn a median of $34.96 an hour in the Los Angeles area, 18% above the US median of $29.71.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Los Angeles, CA, standard level
$2,400 to $3,700
About $14.50 to $22 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 40% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,300 | $2,100 |
| Labor | $1,050 | $1,450 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $160 |
| Total | $2,400 | $3,700 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Los Angeles, CA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $680 | $1,700 | $2,750 | 56% |
| Labor | $760 | $1,250 | $1,700 | 40% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $110 | $230 | 4% |
| Total | $1,450 | $3,050 | $4,650 | 100% |
What is behind the Los Angeles number
Labor is 40% 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 Los Angeles the blended ratio comes out at 1.19.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Los Angeles metro is 106.6 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 160 linear ft comes to $1,700, compared with $1,600 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (113.6) and land at $0 to $230.
What nearby projects cost in Los Angeles
Because every project leans on different trades, Los Angeles's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, French drain runs +25% and attic insulation +6%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,950 – $14,000 | +13% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,600 – $36,200 | +12% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $9,700 – $29,100 | +15% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $750 – $2,600 | +25% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,250 | +6% |
Why two Los Angeles 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.
Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles is 1.19 times the national level.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 40%) the local median is $34.96 an hour, which is 18% above the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $26.43 and $50.45 an hour. BLS counts 2,440 of them working in the area, 3.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 30%) the local median is $30.56 an hour, which is 15% above the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $28.76 and $35.74 an hour. BLS counts 5,480 of them working in the area, 8.7 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 $28.28 an hour, 25% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.75 and $37.31 an hour. About 21,730 work in the metro. That is 34.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer 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 ($50.45 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $220. At the 25th percentile ($26.43) it shrinks by about $120. The total moves by 7.1% or 3.9%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 6,271,560 jobs in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area. That makes it the 2nd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 4.03% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 40% | $26.43 | $34.96 | $50.45 | $29.71 | 1.18 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $28.76 | $30.56 | $35.74 | $26.65 | 1.15 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $22.75 | $28.28 | $37.31 | $22.66 | 1.25 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.19 | |||||
Climate in Los Angeles: timing your gutters job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Culver City (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Los Angeles: 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.
Los Angeles gets about 14 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, February and December (3.5 inches in February). The station averages about 7 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 | 67 | 48 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Feb | 67 | 49 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Mar | 68 | 51 | 2.2 | Workable |
| Apr | 71 | 53 | 0.6 | Workable |
| May | 72 | 57 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 75 | 60 | 0.1 | Workable |
| Jul | 78 | 63 | 0.0 | Workable |
| Aug | 79 | 64 | 0.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 78 | 62 | 0.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 76 | 58 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 71 | 52 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 66 | 47 | 2.5 | Workable |
Pick a size, pick a tier: gutters pricing in Los Angeles
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Los Angeles 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
$1,450 to $2,750
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$2,400 to $3,700
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$3,400 to $4,650
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $1,100 – $2,050 | $1,850 – $2,800 | $2,550 – $3,550 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,450 – $2,750 | $2,400 – $3,700 | $3,400 – $4,650 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $2,150 – $4,050 | $3,600 – $5,450 | $5,000 – $6,900 |
Is Los Angeles cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (160 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. San Diego is the priciest of the group at $3,100. Riverside is the cheapest at $2,950.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CAthis page | $1,450 – $4,650 | $3,050 | |
| Oxnard, CA55 miles | $1,400 – $4,550 | $2,950 | −3% |
| Bakersfield, CA90 miles | $1,400 – $4,550 | $3,000 | −2% |
| Santa Maria, CA110 miles | $1,400 – $4,550 | $3,000 | −2% |
| San Diego, CA110 miles | $1,450 – $4,750 | $3,100 | +2% |
| Riverside, CA120 miles | $1,400 – $4,500 | $2,950 | −4% |
| California (statewide) | $1,450 – $4,700 | $3,100 | +1% |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | −10% |
Across 300 US metros, Los Angeles comes in at #22 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, Los Angeles is 1% below the California figure.
Other California metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $1,650 – $5,200 | $3,450 | +13% |
| Riverside, CA | 1,716,760 jobs | $1,400 – $4,500 | $2,950 | −4% |
| San Diego, CA | 1,538,060 jobs | $1,450 – $4,750 | $3,100 | +2% |
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $1,650 – $5,150 | $3,400 | +12% |
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $1,450 – $4,650 | $3,050 | level |
| Fresno, CA | 476,890 jobs | $1,400 – $4,600 | $3,000 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Los Angeles's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Los Angeles against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 9,492,000 jobs | $1,550 – $4,900 | $3,250 | +6% |
| Chicago, IL | 4,513,280 jobs | $1,600 – $5,050 | $3,350 | +9% |
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $1,250 – $4,150 | $2,700 | −12% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | −15% |
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Gutters in Los Angeles: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Los Angeles?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,450 to $4,650 in the Los Angeles area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,400 to $3,700. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for gutters in Los Angeles?
About $9 to $28 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $230 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $8 to $25.
+Is gutters cheaper in Los Angeles or Oxnard?
Oxnard is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $2,950, which is 3% less than Los Angeles ($3,050). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Los Angeles?
About 40% at the midpoint, or $1,250 out of $3,050. Materials are 56% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 38%.
+What would average house (160 linear ft) cost in Los Angeles?
$1,450 to $4,650. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Los Angeles?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $230 for fees in the Los Angeles area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Los Angeles expensive for gutters compared with the rest of California?
Los Angeles is 1% below the California statewide estimate ($3,100 at the midpoint). We cover 23 metros in California; see the state page to compare them.
+What do sheet metal workers earn in Los Angeles?
The BLS median is $34.96 an hour in the Los Angeles area, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $26.43 to $50.45.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Los Angeles?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,450 to $2,750 and premium work $3,400 to $4,650. 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 Los Angeles?
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 Los Angeles
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.