Gutters cost in Kahului, HI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (160 linear ft)
- $1,650 – $5,200
- Per linear ft
- $10.50 – $31
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +25%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #2
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install gutters in Kahului, plan on $1,650 to $5,200 for 160 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $10.50 to $31 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 25% higher than the national one. Sheet metal workers earn a median of $46.32 an hour in the Kahului area, 56% above the US median of $29.71.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Kahului, HI, standard level
$2,700 to $4,100
About $16.50 to $25 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 45% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,350 | $2,200 |
| Labor | $1,300 | $1,750 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $150 |
| Total | $2,700 | $4,100 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Kahului, HI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $710 | $1,800 | $2,850 | 52% |
| Labor | $940 | $1,500 | $2,100 | 45% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $110 | $220 | 3% |
| Total | $1,650 | $3,400 | $5,200 | 100% |
Where the Kahului price comes from
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 $46.32 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Kahului is 1.46 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 45% of the total. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Hawaii statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Kahului metro is 111.6 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 160 linear ft comes to $1,800, compared with $1,600 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (109.4) and land at $0 to $220.
Data note: 40% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Kahului. The wage table below marks each row.
Kahului 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 Kahului is 1.46 times the national level.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211) carry 40% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Kahului metro, so we used the Hawaii statewide median: $46.32 an hour against $29.71 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $37.40 and $50.70 an hour.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 30%) the local median is $29.52 an hour, which is 11% above the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $22.97 and $37.64 an hour. BLS counts 100 of them working in the area, 13.6 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 $38.35 an hour, 69% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $28.72 and $47.03 an hour. About 630 work in the metro. That is 85.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of 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 ($50.70 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $60. At the 25th percentile ($37.40) it shrinks by about $120. The total moves by 1.8% or 3.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 73,750 jobs in the Kahului-Wailuku area. That makes it the 250th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 40% | $37.40 | $46.32 | $50.70 | $29.71 | 1.56 | state |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $22.97 | $29.52 | $37.64 | $26.65 | 1.11 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $28.72 | $38.35 | $47.03 | $22.66 | 1.69 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.46 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: gutters pricing in Kahului
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Kahului 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
$1,650 to $3,050
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$2,700 to $4,100
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$3,750 to $5,200
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $1,250 – $2,300 | $2,050 – $3,150 | $2,850 – $3,950 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,650 – $3,050 | $2,700 – $4,100 | $3,750 – $5,200 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $2,500 – $4,550 | $4,050 – $6,100 | $5,600 – $7,650 |
Climate in Kahului: timing your gutters job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Kahului Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
October through July is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Kahului (10 of 12 months). August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Kahului gets about 16 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, March and December (2.8 inches in December). Inside the workable window, June and July are the driest, at 0.2 and 0.5 inches. The station averages about 39 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 | 82 | 64 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Feb | 82 | 64 | 2.0 | Workable |
| Mar | 83 | 65 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 85 | 67 | 1.3 | Workable |
| May | 87 | 68 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 88 | 70 | 0.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 89 | 72 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Aug | 90 | 72 | 0.5 | Hot |
| Sep | 90 | 71 | 0.5 | Hot |
| Oct | 89 | 70 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 86 | 68 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 83 | 66 | 2.8 | Workable |
How Kahului compares
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 $3,050 to $3,450 across Kahului and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kahului, HIthis page | $1,650 – $5,200 | $3,400 | |
| Honolulu, HI110 miles | $1,600 – $5,100 | $3,350 | −1% |
| Santa Rosa, CA2340 miles | $1,450 – $4,650 | $3,050 | −11% |
| Santa Cruz, CA2350 miles | $1,450 – $4,650 | $3,050 | −11% |
| San Francisco, CA2355 miles | $1,650 – $5,200 | $3,450 | +1% |
| Napa, CA2370 miles | $1,450 – $4,700 | $3,050 | −10% |
| Hawaii (statewide) | $1,650 – $5,150 | $3,400 | −1% |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | −20% |
Across 300 US metros, Kahului comes in at #2 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, Kahului is 1% above the Hawaii figure.
Other Hawaii metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu, HI | 446,380 jobs | $1,600 – $5,100 | $3,350 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Kahului's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Kahului against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid City, SD | 73,820 jobs | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,500 | −27% |
| Bloomington, IN | 73,240 jobs | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | −23% |
| Blacksburg, VA | 74,070 jobs | $1,100 – $3,750 | $2,450 | −28% |
| Auburn, AL | 72,710 jobs | $1,100 – $3,750 | $2,450 | −28% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Kahului bid
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).
Seamless
Seamless costs $3-$5+ more per linear foot than sectional, but has fewer places to leak.
Related projects, priced for Kahului
Because every project leans on different trades, Kahului's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, French drain runs +41% and attic insulation +12%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $7,150 – $14,500 | +16% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $12,400 – $38,500 | +19% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $10,900 – $32,700 | +30% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $840 – $2,950 | +41% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,150 – $4,500 | +12% |
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Gutters in Kahului: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Kahului?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,650 to $5,200 in the Kahului area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,700 to $4,100. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for gutters in Kahului?
About $10.50 to $31 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 Kahului or Honolulu?
Honolulu is 110 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $3,350, which is 1% less than Kahului ($3,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Kahului?
About 45% at the midpoint, or $1,500 out of $3,400. Materials are 52% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 38%.
+What would average house (160 linear ft) cost in Kahului?
$1,650 to $5,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Kahului?
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 Kahului area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Kahului expensive for gutters compared with the rest of Hawaii?
Kahului is 1% above 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 Kahului?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $46.32 an hour, 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 Kahului?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,650 to $3,050 and premium work $3,750 to $5,200. 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 Kahului?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through July. June and July 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 Kahului
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.