Gutters cost in Honolulu, HI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (160 linear ft)
- $1,600 – $5,100
- Per linear ft
- $10 – $30.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +23%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #4
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for new gutters in the Honolulu area: $1,600 to $5,100 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 23% higher than the US figure. Sheet metal workers earn a median of $44.89 an hour in the Honolulu area, 51% above the US median of $29.71.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Honolulu, HI, standard level
$2,650 to $4,050
About $16.50 to $24.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 44% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,350 | $2,200 |
| Labor | $1,250 | $1,700 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $160 |
| Total | $2,650 | $4,050 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Honolulu, HI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $710 | $1,800 | $2,850 | 53% |
| Labor | $910 | $1,500 | $2,050 | 44% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $110 | $220 | 3% |
| Total | $1,600 | $3,350 | $5,100 | 100% |
What is behind the Honolulu 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, Honolulu wages are 1.42 times the national level. Labor makes up about 44% of the midpoint estimate (38% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Honolulu is at 111.6 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,600 nationally becomes $1,800 here (midpoint, 160 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 111.0: $0 to $220.
Related projects, priced for Honolulu
Jobs that often go together with gutters are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Honolulu wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, French drain comes out highest (+38%) and attic insulation lowest (+12%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $7,000 – $14,200 | +14% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $12,100 – $37,900 | +17% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $11,300 – $34,000 | +35% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $830 – $2,900 | +38% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,100 – $4,500 | +12% |
The best months for gutters in Honolulu
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Honolulu Intl Ap (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Honolulu: 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.
Honolulu gets about 16 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are March, November and December (2.4 inches in March). The station averages about 32 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 | 81 | 67 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Feb | 81 | 67 | 1.9 | Workable |
| Mar | 81 | 68 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Apr | 83 | 70 | 0.8 | Workable |
| May | 85 | 72 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 87 | 74 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Jul | 88 | 75 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Aug | 89 | 76 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Sep | 88 | 75 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Oct | 87 | 74 | 1.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 84 | 72 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Dec | 82 | 69 | 2.2 | Workable |
Who does the work: Honolulu 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 Honolulu the blend is 1.42.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 40% of the weighting: a median of $44.89 an hour, 51% above the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $37.40 and $50.70 an hour. About 440 work in the metro. That is 9.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Roofers (47-2181), 30% of the weighting: a median of $28.47 an hour, 7% above the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $22.71 and $35.39 an hour. About 860 work in the metro. That is 19.3 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 $37.48 an hour, which is 65% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $24.21 and $41.41 an hour. BLS counts 3,040 of them working in the area, 68.1 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 $80 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $100. That is a swing of roughly 3.1% to 2.4% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Urban Honolulu has 446,380 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 56th 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% | $37.40 | $44.89 | $50.70 | $29.71 | 1.51 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $22.71 | $28.47 | $35.39 | $26.65 | 1.07 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $24.21 | $37.48 | $41.41 | $22.66 | 1.65 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.42 | |||||
Why two Honolulu 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.
Pick a size, pick a tier: gutters pricing in Honolulu
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Honolulu. 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
$1,600 to $3,000
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$2,650 to $4,050
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$3,700 to $5,100
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $1,200 – $2,300 | $2,000 – $3,100 | $2,850 – $3,900 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,600 – $3,000 | $2,650 – $4,050 | $3,700 – $5,100 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $2,450 – $4,500 | $4,000 – $6,050 | $5,500 – $7,600 |
How Honolulu compares
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Honolulu. Santa Cruz is the lowest at about $3,050 (midpoint, 160 linear ft), 2415 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu, HIthis page | $1,600 – $5,100 | $3,350 | |
| Kahului, HI110 miles | $1,650 – $5,200 | $3,400 | +1% |
| Santa Rosa, CA2395 miles | $1,450 – $4,650 | $3,050 | −10% |
| Santa Cruz, CA2415 miles | $1,450 – $4,650 | $3,050 | −10% |
| San Francisco, CA2415 miles | $1,650 – $5,200 | $3,450 | +2% |
| Napa, CA2425 miles | $1,450 – $4,700 | $3,050 | −9% |
| Hawaii (statewide) | $1,650 – $5,150 | $3,400 | level |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | −19% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Honolulu ranks #4 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Honolulu is 0% below the Hawaii figure.
Elsewhere in Hawaii
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kahului, HI | 73,750 jobs | $1,650 – $5,200 | $3,400 | +1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Honolulu against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany, NY | 449,410 jobs | $1,350 – $4,350 | $2,850 | −15% |
| New Orleans, LA | 445,550 jobs | $1,100 – $3,750 | $2,450 | −28% |
| Tulsa, OK | 458,730 jobs | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | −25% |
| Greenville, SC | 434,900 jobs | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | −26% |
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Gutters in Honolulu: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Honolulu?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,600 to $5,100 in the Honolulu area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,650 to $4,050. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for gutters in Honolulu?
About $10 to $30.50 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 Honolulu or Kahului?
Kahului is 110 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $3,400, which is 1% more than Honolulu ($3,350). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Honolulu?
About 44% at the midpoint, or $1,500 out of $3,350. Materials are 53% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 38%.
+What would average house (160 linear ft) cost in Honolulu?
$1,600 to $5,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Honolulu?
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 Honolulu area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Honolulu expensive for gutters compared with the rest of Hawaii?
Honolulu is 0% below the Hawaii statewide estimate ($3,400 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in Hawaii; see the state page to compare them.
+What do sheet metal workers earn in Honolulu?
The BLS median is $44.89 an hour in the Honolulu area, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $37.40 to $50.70.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Honolulu?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,600 to $3,000 and premium work $3,700 to $5,100. 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 Honolulu?
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 Honolulu
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.