Gutters cost in Oxnard, CA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (160 linear ft)
- $1,400 – $4,550
- Per linear ft
- $8.70 – $27
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +8%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #49
- 1 = most expensive
Oxnard homeowners pay roughly $1,400 to $4,550 to install gutters at 160 linear ft, or $8.70 to $27 per linear ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Oxnard is 8% higher. Sheet metal workers earn a median of $30.06 an hour in the Oxnard area, 1% above the US median of $29.71.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Oxnard, CA, standard level
$2,350 to $3,600
About $14 to $21.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 39% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,300 | $2,100 |
| Labor | $990 | $1,350 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $150 |
| Total | $2,350 | $3,600 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Oxnard, CA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $670 | $1,700 | $2,700 | 57% |
| Labor | $720 | $1,150 | $1,600 | 39% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $110 | $220 | 4% |
| Total | $1,400 | $2,950 | $4,550 | 100% |
Where the Oxnard price comes from
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, Oxnard wages are 1.12 times the national level. Labor makes up about 39% of the midpoint estimate (38% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Oxnard metro is 105.2 (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 (110.5) and land at $0 to $220.
Oxnard against nearby metros and the rest of California
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 $2,950 to $3,050 across Oxnard and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxnard, CAthis page | $1,400 – $4,550 | $2,950 | |
| Santa Maria, CA55 miles | $1,400 – $4,550 | $3,000 | +1% |
| Los Angeles, CA55 miles | $1,450 – $4,650 | $3,050 | +3% |
| Bakersfield, CA70 miles | $1,400 – $4,550 | $3,000 | +1% |
| San Luis Obispo, CA105 miles | $1,450 – $4,650 | $3,050 | +3% |
| Visalia, CA130 miles | $1,400 – $4,550 | $2,950 | level |
| California (statewide) | $1,450 – $4,700 | $3,100 | +4% |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | −7% |
Across 300 US metros, Oxnard comes in at #49 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, Oxnard is 4% below the California figure.
Other California metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 6,271,560 jobs | $1,450 – $4,650 | $3,050 | +3% |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $1,650 – $5,200 | $3,450 | +16% |
| Riverside, CA | 1,716,760 jobs | $1,400 – $4,500 | $2,950 | −1% |
| San Diego, CA | 1,538,060 jobs | $1,450 – $4,750 | $3,100 | +5% |
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $1,650 – $5,150 | $3,400 | +15% |
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $1,450 – $4,650 | $3,050 | +3% |
Cities with a workforce like Oxnard's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Oxnard against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg, PA | 335,010 jobs | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | −7% |
| Akron, OH | 319,560 jobs | $1,350 – $4,250 | $2,800 | −5% |
| Bakersfield, CA | 338,230 jobs | $1,400 – $4,550 | $3,000 | +1% |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 316,060 jobs | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,550 | −14% |
When to schedule gutters in Oxnard
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Oxnard Ventura Co Ap (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Oxnard: 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.
Oxnard gets about 13 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, February and March (3.3 inches in February). The station averages about 2 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 | 66 | 46 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Feb | 65 | 48 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Mar | 66 | 49 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 67 | 51 | 0.7 | Workable |
| May | 68 | 54 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 70 | 58 | 0.1 | Workable |
| Jul | 73 | 61 | 0.0 | Workable |
| Aug | 74 | 61 | 0.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 74 | 60 | 0.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 74 | 55 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 70 | 50 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 66 | 47 | 2.1 | Workable |
Cost by quality level and size in Oxnard
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Oxnard 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
$1,400 to $2,650
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$2,350 to $3,600
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$3,250 to $4,550
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $1,050 – $2,000 | $1,750 – $2,750 | $2,500 – $3,450 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,400 – $2,650 | $2,350 – $3,600 | $3,250 – $4,550 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $2,100 – $3,900 | $3,450 – $5,300 | $4,850 – $6,700 |
Related projects, priced for Oxnard
Because every project leans on different trades, Oxnard's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, French drain runs +18% and metal roof +9%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,850 – $13,900 | +11% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,200 – $35,300 | +9% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $9,500 – $28,500 | +13% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $710 – $2,450 | +18% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,200 – $4,550 | +15% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Oxnard bid
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).
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Oxnard is 1.12 times the national level.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 40%) the local median is $30.06 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $23.89 and $39.94 an hour. BLS counts 120 of them working in the area, 3.7 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 $30.21 an hour, which is 13% above the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $28.37 and $35.66 an hour. BLS counts 430 of them working in the area, 13.3 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 $28.34 an hour, 25% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $23.22 and $36.96 an hour. About 1,790 work in the metro. That is 55.3 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 ($39.94 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $140. At the 25th percentile ($23.89) it shrinks by about $85. The total moves by 4.7% or 2.9%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 323,890 jobs in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura area. That makes it the 79th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.21% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 40% | $23.89 | $30.06 | $39.94 | $29.71 | 1.01 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $28.37 | $30.21 | $35.66 | $26.65 | 1.13 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $23.22 | $28.34 | $36.96 | $22.66 | 1.25 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.12 | |||||
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Gutters in Oxnard: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Oxnard?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,400 to $4,550 in the Oxnard area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,350 to $3,600. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for gutters in Oxnard?
About $8.70 to $27 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $220 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $8 to $25.
+Is gutters cheaper in Oxnard or Santa Maria?
Santa Maria is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $3,000, which is 1% more than Oxnard ($2,950). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Oxnard?
About 39% at the midpoint, or $1,150 out of $2,950. Materials are 57% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 38%.
+What would average house (160 linear ft) cost in Oxnard?
$1,400 to $4,550. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Oxnard?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $220 for fees in the Oxnard area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Oxnard expensive for gutters compared with the rest of California?
Oxnard is 4% 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 Oxnard?
The BLS median is $30.06 an hour in the Oxnard area, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.89 to $39.94.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Oxnard?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,400 to $2,650 and premium work $3,250 to $4,550. 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 Oxnard?
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 Oxnard
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.