Gutters cost in Wichita, KS
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (160 linear ft)
- $1,150 – $3,800
- Per linear ft
- $7.10 – $22.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #270
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for new gutters in the Wichita area: $1,150 to $3,800 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 10% lower than the US figure. Sheet metal workers earn a median of $23.85 an hour in the Wichita area, 20% below the US median of $29.71.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Wichita, KS, standard level
$1,950 to $3,000
About $11.50 to $18 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 35% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,850 |
| Labor | $730 | $1,000 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $120 |
| Total | $1,950 | $3,000 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Wichita, KS
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $600 | $1,500 | $2,400 | 61% |
| Labor | $530 | $870 | $1,200 | 35% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $90 | $180 | 4% |
| Total | $1,150 | $2,450 | $3,800 | 100% |
Why Wichita prices look the way they do
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, Wichita wages are 0.83 times the national level. Labor makes up about 35% of the midpoint estimate (38% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Wichita is at 94.0 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,600 nationally becomes $1,500 here (midpoint, 160 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 88.9: $0 to $180.
Wichita: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Wichita. 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
$1,150 to $2,200
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$1,950 to $3,000
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$2,700 to $3,800
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $850 – $1,650 | $1,450 – $2,250 | $2,050 – $2,900 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,150 – $2,200 | $1,950 – $3,000 | $2,700 – $3,800 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $1,700 – $3,250 | $2,850 – $4,400 | $4,050 – $5,600 |
Who does the work: Wichita 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 Wichita the blend is 0.83.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 40% of the weighting: a median of $23.85 an hour, 20% below the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $18.77 and $37.46 an hour. About 690 work in the metro. That is 22.4 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 $22.00 an hour, 17% below the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $18.81 and $27.49 an hour. About 240 work in the metro. That is 7.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 8.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $19.89 an hour, which is 12% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.93 and $22.93 an hour. BLS counts 2,300 of them working in the area, 74.5 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 $190 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $70. That is a swing of roughly 2.9% to 7.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Wichita has 308,570 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 82nd 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% | $18.77 | $23.85 | $37.46 | $29.71 | 0.80 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $18.81 | $22.00 | $27.49 | $26.65 | 0.83 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $17.93 | $19.89 | $22.93 | $22.66 | 0.88 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.83 | |||||
How Wichita compares
Same job, same size (160 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Kansas City is the priciest of the group at $2,800. Joplin is the cheapest at $2,400.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita, KSthis page | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,450 | |
| Tulsa, OK110 miles | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | +3% |
| Topeka, KS125 miles | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,600 | +5% |
| Oklahoma City, OK155 miles | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | +4% |
| Joplin, MO155 miles | $1,100 – $3,700 | $2,400 | −2% |
| Kansas City, MO175 miles | $1,350 – $4,300 | $2,800 | +15% |
| Kansas (statewide) | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,600 | +5% |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | +11% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Wichita ranks #270 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Wichita is 5% below the Kansas figure.
Elsewhere in Kansas
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka, KS | 115,750 jobs | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,600 | +5% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Wichita against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs, CO | 316,060 jobs | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,550 | +4% |
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,550 | +3% |
| Akron, OH | 319,560 jobs | $1,350 – $4,250 | $2,800 | +14% |
| Provo, UT | 304,660 jobs | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | +7% |
The best months for gutters in Wichita
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Wichita (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 Wichita are February through June and September through December: 9 of 12. Outside them, January has an average daytime high under 45°F, and July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
In January the average high stays below 45°F. Sealants, adhesives and some materials, such as vinyl, are harder to install well in the cold, and short daylight cuts the working day.
Wichita gets about 34 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 13 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and August (5.2 inches in May). Inside the workable window, February and December are the driest, at 1.2 and 1.2 inches. The station averages about 65 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 | 44 | 23 | 0.8 | Cold |
| Feb | 49 | 26 | 1.2 | Workable |
| Mar | 59 | 36 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 68 | 45 | 3.1 | Workable |
| May | 78 | 56 | 5.2 | Workable |
| Jun | 88 | 66 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 93 | 70 | 4.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 91 | 69 | 4.3 | Hot |
| Sep | 83 | 60 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 71 | 47 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 57 | 35 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 46 | 25 | 1.2 | Workable |
What nearby projects cost in Wichita
Jobs that often go together with gutters are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Wichita wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (−3%) and roof replacement lowest (−13%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,250 – $11,000 | −13% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,600 – $28,700 | −12% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,500 – $22,500 | −11% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $550 – $1,900 | −9% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $980 – $3,850 | −3% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Wichita 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 Wichita: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Wichita?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,150 to $3,800 in the Wichita area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,950 to $3,000. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for gutters in Wichita?
About $7.10 to $22.50 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 Wichita or Tulsa?
Tulsa is 110 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $2,550, which is 3% more than Wichita ($2,450). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Wichita?
About 35% at the midpoint, or $870 out of $2,450. Materials are 61% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 38%.
+What would average house (160 linear ft) cost in Wichita?
$1,150 to $3,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Wichita?
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 Wichita area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Wichita expensive for gutters compared with the rest of Kansas?
Wichita is 5% below the Kansas statewide estimate ($2,600 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in Kansas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do sheet metal workers earn in Wichita?
The BLS median is $23.85 an hour in the Wichita area, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.77 to $37.46.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Wichita?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,150 to $2,200 and premium work $2,700 to $3,800. 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 Wichita?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through June and September through December. February and December 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 Wichita
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.