Gutters cost in Kansas
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (160 linear ft)
- $1,200 – $3,950
- Per linear ft
- $7.55 – $23.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $2,750
- Metros covered
- 2
Kansas prices for gutters: $1,200 to $3,950 for 160 linear ft, or $7.55 to $23.50 per linear ft without the permit. The state midpoint is 6% below the national one. Local wages for sheet metal workers are $30.13 an hour.
Inside Kansas, the metros we cover range from $2,450 (Wichita) to $2,600 (Topeka) at the midpoint.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Kansas (statewide), standard level
$2,050 to $3,150
About $12.50 to $19 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 38% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,850 |
| Labor | $830 | $1,150 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $130 |
| Total | $2,050 | $3,150 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Kansas
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $600 | $1,500 | $2,400 | 58% |
| Labor | $610 | $980 | $1,350 | 38% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $90 | $180 | 3% |
| Total | $1,200 | $2,600 | $3,950 | 100% |
Which Kansas city is cheapest for gutters?
1 of the 2 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $2,600, and the top-to-bottom gap is 5%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (160 linear ft) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka, KS | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,600 | +1% |
| Wichita, KS | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,450 | −5% |
Kansas against its neighbors
Kansas ranks 37 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for gutters, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $3,400 and the cheapest Arkansas at $2,400, both for 160 linear ft at the midpoint. Kansas sits at $2,600. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 160 miles away | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | −2% |
| Nebraska | 220 miles away | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | +1% |
| Missouri | 250 miles away | $1,300 – $4,150 | $2,700 | +5% |
| Arkansas | 280 miles away | $1,100 – $3,700 | $2,400 | −7% |
| Iowa | 340 miles away | $1,250 – $4,000 | $2,650 | +2% |
When Kansas weather lets you install
Season matters for gutters. For each Kansas metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Every Kansas metro on the list has 9 comfortable months, though rainfall ranges from 34 inches a year in Wichita to 37 in Topeka.
We do not adjust prices by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. Timing is still worth raising when you collect bids.
| Metro | Jan avg low °F | Jul avg high °F | Precip (in/yr) | Comfortable months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita | 23 | 93 | 34 | 9: February through June and September through December |
| Topeka | 20 | 90 | 37 | 9: February through June and August through November |
Gutters: what moves the price in Kansas
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.
Permit
Local building codes may add $50-$200, though most cities don't require one.
Quality levels and sizes in Kansas
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Kansas wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$1,200 to $2,300
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$2,050 to $3,150
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$2,850 to $3,950
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $910 – $1,750 | $1,550 – $2,400 | $2,150 – $3,000 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,200 – $2,300 | $2,050 – $3,150 | $2,850 – $3,950 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $1,800 – $3,400 | $3,000 – $4,650 | $4,250 – $5,850 |
What sheet metal workers and the other trades earn in Kansas
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 3 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 0.95 for Kansas.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 40%) the local median is $30.13 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $20.85 and $41.67 an hour. BLS counts 1,730 of them working in the state, 12.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 30%) the local median is $22.69 an hour, which is 15% below the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $21.23 and $29.48 an hour. BLS counts 900 of them working in the state, 6.3 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 $21.56 an hour, 5% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.94 and $23.66 an hour. About 9,990 work in the state. That is 69.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for sheet metal workers ($41.67 an hour) would add about $160 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($20.85) would take off about $130. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 1,437,520 jobs across Kansas (May 2025), which is 0.9% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 40% | $20.85 | $30.13 | $41.67 | $29.71 | 1.01 | state |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $21.23 | $22.69 | $29.48 | $26.65 | 0.85 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $17.94 | $21.56 | $23.66 | $22.66 | 0.95 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.95 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Kansas
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Kansas wages and prices. Against national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (−3%) and roof replacement lowest (−11%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,400 – $11,200 | −11% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,150 – $29,800 | −9% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,950 – $23,800 | −5% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $560 – $1,950 | −7% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $980 – $3,900 | −3% |
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Gutters in Kansas: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Kansas?
$1,200 to $3,950 for 160 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Kansas can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Kansas is cheapest for gutters?
Wichita at about $2,450 (midpoint, 160 linear ft). The priciest is Topeka at $2,600.
+Is gutters cheaper in Kansas than the US average?
It is 6% cheaper: $2,600 against $2,750 for 160 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Kansas?
About 38% ($980). Materials are 58%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.95x the national wage level.
+What do sheet metal workers earn in Kansas?
The BLS statewide median is $30.13 an hour, against $29.71 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.85 to $41.67.
+Where does Kansas rank for gutters costs?
37th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $2,600 for 160 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Kansas?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,200 to $2,300 and premium work $2,850 to $3,950. Basic means: vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story. Premium means: steel or copper, two stories, custom length.
+Does the season matter for gutters in Kansas?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Kansas metros we cover, Wichita has the most comfortable months (9 of 12) based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Our prices do not change by month, so ask contractors whether they charge more or less in busy and slow seasons.
Gutters by city in Kansas
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.