Gutters cost in Sacramento, 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
- $9.05 – $27.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +11%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #26
- 1 = most expensive
New gutters in Sacramento, CA usually costs $1,450 to $4,650 for 160 linear ft. That works out to about $9.05 to $27.50 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $310 more. Sheet metal workers earn a median of $35.97 an hour in the Sacramento area, 21% above the US median of $29.71.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Sacramento, CA, standard level
$2,400 to $3,700
About $14.50 to $22 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 41% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,300 | $2,100 |
| Labor | $1,050 | $1,450 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $150 |
| Total | $2,400 | $3,700 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Sacramento, CA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $670 | $1,700 | $2,700 | 55% |
| Labor | $780 | $1,250 | $1,750 | 41% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $110 | $210 | 3% |
| Total | $1,450 | $3,050 | $4,650 | 100% |
Where the Sacramento price comes from
Labor is 41% 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 Sacramento the blended ratio comes out at 1.21.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Sacramento is at 105.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,600 nationally becomes $1,700 here (midpoint, 160 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 106.7: $0 to $210.
Related projects, priced for Sacramento
Jobs that often go together with gutters are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Sacramento wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, French drain comes out highest (+23%) and attic insulation lowest (+5%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,900 – $13,900 | +12% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,600 – $36,100 | +12% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $9,650 – $28,900 | +15% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $740 – $2,600 | +23% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,200 | +5% |
Sacramento 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, Sacramento 5 Ese (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 Sacramento are September through June: 10 of 12. Outside them, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Sacramento gets about 19 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, February and December (3.9 inches in January). Inside the workable window, June and September are the driest, at 0.2 and 0.1 inches. The station averages about 90 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 | 57 | 41 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Feb | 62 | 44 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Mar | 68 | 47 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Apr | 74 | 49 | 1.4 | Workable |
| May | 81 | 54 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 89 | 59 | 0.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 94 | 61 | 0.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 94 | 61 | 0.0 | Hot |
| Sep | 89 | 59 | 0.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 79 | 53 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 65 | 45 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 56 | 41 | 3.5 | Workable |
Sacramento: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Sacramento. 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
$1,450 to $2,750
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$2,400 to $3,700
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$3,350 to $4,650
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $1,100 – $2,050 | $1,800 – $2,800 | $2,550 – $3,550 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,450 – $2,750 | $2,400 – $3,700 | $3,350 – $4,650 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $2,150 – $4,050 | $3,600 – $5,450 | $5,000 – $6,850 |
What local crews earn in Sacramento
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 Sacramento the blend is 1.21.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 40% of the weighting: a median of $35.97 an hour, 21% above the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $28.83 and $50.53 an hour. About 580 work in the metro. That is 5.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Roofers (47-2181), 30% of the weighting: a median of $30.44 an hour, 14% above the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $28.59 and $35.89 an hour. About 1,800 work in the metro. That is 16.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 8.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $29.11 an hour, which is 28% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $23.15 and $36.54 an hour. BLS counts 7,390 of them working in the area, 68.4 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 $200 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $100. That is a swing of roughly 3.3% to 6.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom has 1,080,590 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 35th 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% | $28.83 | $35.97 | $50.53 | $29.71 | 1.21 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $28.59 | $30.44 | $35.89 | $26.65 | 1.14 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $23.15 | $29.11 | $36.54 | $22.66 | 1.28 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.21 | |||||
Sacramento against nearby metros and the rest of California
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than Sacramento. Stockton is the lowest at about $3,000 (midpoint, 160 linear ft), 60 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento, CAthis page | $1,450 – $4,650 | $3,050 | |
| Stockton, CA60 miles | $1,400 – $4,550 | $3,000 | −2% |
| Vallejo, CA60 miles | $1,400 – $4,600 | $3,000 | −2% |
| Chico, CA70 miles | $1,400 – $4,600 | $3,000 | −1% |
| Napa, CA75 miles | $1,450 – $4,700 | $3,050 | level |
| Modesto, CA85 miles | $1,450 – $4,600 | $3,000 | −1% |
| California (statewide) | $1,450 – $4,700 | $3,100 | +1% |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | −10% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Sacramento ranks #26 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Sacramento is 1% below the California figure.
Elsewhere in California
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 6,271,560 jobs | $1,450 – $4,650 | $3,050 | level |
| 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% |
| Fresno, CA | 476,890 jobs | $1,400 – $4,600 | $3,000 | −2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Sacramento against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO | 1,096,110 jobs | $1,350 – $4,300 | $2,800 | −8% |
| Cleveland, OH | 1,031,130 jobs | $1,350 – $4,250 | $2,800 | −8% |
| Nashville, TN | 1,099,300 jobs | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | −14% |
| Salt Lake City, UT | 826,210 jobs | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | −13% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Sacramento bid
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.
Permit
Local building codes may add $50-$200, though most cities don't require one.
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Gutters in Sacramento: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Sacramento?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,450 to $4,650 in the Sacramento 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 Sacramento?
About $9.05 to $27.50 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $210 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $8 to $25.
+Is gutters cheaper in Sacramento or Stockton?
Stockton is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $3,000, which is 2% less than Sacramento ($3,050). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Sacramento?
About 41% at the midpoint, or $1,250 out of $3,050. Materials are 55% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 38%.
+What would average house (160 linear ft) cost in Sacramento?
$1,450 to $4,650. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Sacramento?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $210 for fees in the Sacramento area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Sacramento expensive for gutters compared with the rest of California?
Sacramento 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 Sacramento?
The BLS median is $35.97 an hour in the Sacramento area, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.83 to $50.53.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Sacramento?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,450 to $2,750 and premium work $3,350 to $4,650. 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 Sacramento?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. June 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 Sacramento
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.