Gutters cost in Macon, GA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (160 linear ft)
- $1,150 – $3,850
- Per linear ft
- $7.15 – $23
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #242
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install gutters in Macon, plan on $1,150 to $3,850 for 160 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $7.15 to $23 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 9% lower than the national one. Sheet metal workers earn a median of $24.03 an hour in the Macon area, 19% below the US median of $29.71.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Macon, GA, standard level
$1,950 to $3,050
About $12 to $18 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 35% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,900 |
| Labor | $730 | $990 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $120 |
| Total | $1,950 | $3,050 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Macon, GA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $620 | $1,550 | $2,450 | 62% |
| Labor | $530 | $860 | $1,200 | 35% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $90 | $180 | 4% |
| Total | $1,150 | $2,500 | $3,850 | 100% |
Why Macon prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on sheet metal workers, who do 40% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $24.03 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Macon is 0.83 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 35% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Macon metro is 96.3 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 160 linear ft comes to $1,550, compared with $1,600 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (88.5) and land at $0 to $180.
Macon 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 Macon is 0.83 times the national level.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 40%) the local median is $24.03 an hour, which is 19% below the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $19.73 and $28.77 an hour. BLS counts 40 of them working in the area, 4.2 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 $22.13 an hour, which is 17% below the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $17.16 and $24.63 an hour. BLS counts 40 of them working in the area, 4.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 8.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $19.23 an hour, 15% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.05 and $20.66 an hour. About 420 work in the metro. That is 44.2 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 ($28.77 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $65. At the 25th percentile ($19.73) it shrinks by about $60. The total moves by 2.7% or 2.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 95,030 jobs in the Macon-Bibb County area. That makes it the 211th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.06% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 40% | $19.73 | $24.03 | $28.77 | $29.71 | 0.81 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $17.16 | $22.13 | $24.63 | $26.65 | 0.83 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $17.05 | $19.23 | $20.66 | $22.66 | 0.85 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.83 | |||||
Climate in Macon: timing your gutters job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Macon Middle Ga Rgnl Ap (10 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through May is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Macon (9 of 12 months). June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Macon gets about 47 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and December (4.8 inches in July). Inside the workable window, May and October are the driest, at 2.6 and 2.6 inches. The station averages about 85 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 | 59 | 36 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Feb | 63 | 39 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Mar | 71 | 45 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 78 | 51 | 3.6 | Workable |
| May | 86 | 60 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 91 | 68 | 4.4 | Hot |
| Jul | 94 | 72 | 4.8 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 71 | 4.4 | Hot |
| Sep | 88 | 65 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 79 | 53 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 69 | 43 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 61 | 38 | 4.6 | Workable |
Pick a size, pick a tier: gutters pricing in Macon
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Macon 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
$1,150 to $2,200
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$1,950 to $3,050
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$2,750 to $3,850
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $860 – $1,700 | $1,500 – $2,300 | $2,100 – $2,900 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,150 – $2,200 | $1,950 – $3,050 | $2,750 – $3,850 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $1,700 – $3,300 | $2,900 – $4,500 | $4,100 – $5,650 |
Related projects, priced for Macon
Because every project leans on different trades, Macon's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs −4% and vinyl siding −14%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,300 – $11,100 | −12% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,700 – $29,100 | −11% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,200 – $21,600 | −14% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $540 – $1,900 | −10% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $960 – $3,850 | −4% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Macon bid
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.
Macon against nearby metros and the rest of Georgia
Same job, same size (160 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Atlanta is the priciest of the group at $2,650. Albany is the cheapest at $2,400.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macon, GAthis page | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | |
| Warner Robins, GA25 miles | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | +6% |
| Atlanta, GA70 miles | $1,200 – $4,050 | $2,650 | +6% |
| Columbus, GA70 miles | $1,100 – $3,750 | $2,400 | −3% |
| Athens, GA80 miles | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,450 | −1% |
| Albany, GA85 miles | $1,100 – $3,700 | $2,400 | −4% |
| Georgia (statewide) | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | +4% |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | +10% |
Across 300 US metros, Macon comes in at #242 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, Macon is 4% below the Georgia figure.
Other Georgia metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | 2,889,670 jobs | $1,200 – $4,050 | $2,650 | +6% |
| Augusta, GA | 231,930 jobs | $1,100 – $3,800 | $2,450 | −2% |
| Savannah, GA | 198,360 jobs | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | level |
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $1,100 – $3,750 | $2,400 | −3% |
| Gainesville, GA | 103,870 jobs | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,500 | level |
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,450 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Macon's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Macon against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Smith, AR | 95,560 jobs | $1,100 – $3,700 | $2,400 | −4% |
| Barnstable, MA | 94,110 jobs | $1,450 – $4,550 | $3,000 | +21% |
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,450 | −1% |
| Billings, MT | 93,800 jobs | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,650 | +7% |
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Gutters in Macon: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Macon?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,150 to $3,850 in the Macon area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,950 to $3,050. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for gutters in Macon?
About $7.15 to $23 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 Macon or Warner Robins?
Warner Robins is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $2,650, which is 6% more than Macon ($2,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Macon?
About 35% at the midpoint, or $860 out of $2,500. Materials are 62% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 38%.
+What would average house (160 linear ft) cost in Macon?
$1,150 to $3,850. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Macon?
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 Macon area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Macon expensive for gutters compared with the rest of Georgia?
Macon is 4% below the Georgia statewide estimate ($2,600 at the midpoint). We cover 10 metros in Georgia; see the state page to compare them.
+What do sheet metal workers earn in Macon?
The BLS median is $24.03 an hour in the Macon area, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.73 to $28.77.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Macon?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,150 to $2,200 and premium work $2,750 to $3,850. 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 Macon?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. May and October 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 Macon
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.