Gutters cost in Baton Rouge, LA
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
- $7.15 – $22.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #252
- 1 = most expensive
Baton Rouge homeowners pay roughly $1,150 to $3,800 to install gutters at 160 linear ft, or $7.15 to $22.50 per linear ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Baton Rouge is 10% lower. Sheet metal workers earn a median of $25.36 an hour in the Baton Rouge area, 15% below the US median of $29.71.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Baton Rouge, LA, standard level
$1,950 to $3,000
About $12 to $18 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 36% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,850 |
| Labor | $750 | $1,050 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $130 |
| Total | $1,950 | $3,000 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Baton Rouge, LA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $600 | $1,500 | $2,400 | 60% |
| Labor | $550 | $890 | $1,250 | 36% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $90 | $180 | 4% |
| Total | $1,150 | $2,500 | $3,800 | 100% |
Why Baton Rouge 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, Baton Rouge wages are 0.85 times the national level. Labor makes up about 36% of the midpoint estimate (38% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Baton Rouge metro is 93.7 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 160 linear ft comes to $1,500, compared with $1,600 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (90.8) and land at $0 to $180.
Cost by quality level and size in Baton Rouge
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Baton Rouge 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 $3,000
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$2,750 to $3,800
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $860 – $1,700 | $1,450 – $2,300 | $2,100 – $2,900 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,150 – $2,200 | $1,950 – $3,000 | $2,750 – $3,800 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $1,700 – $3,300 | $2,900 – $4,450 | $4,050 – $5,600 |
When to schedule gutters in Baton Rouge
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Baton Rouge Ryan Ap (5 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 Baton Rouge (9 of 12 months). June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Baton Rouge gets about 62 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, June and August (6.5 inches in June). Inside the workable window, September and November are the driest, at 4.4 and 3.9 inches. The station averages about 96 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 | 62 | 42 | 6.4 | Workable |
| Feb | 67 | 45 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Mar | 73 | 51 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Apr | 79 | 57 | 5.1 | Workable |
| May | 86 | 65 | 5.2 | Workable |
| Jun | 91 | 72 | 6.5 | Hot |
| Jul | 92 | 74 | 5.1 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 73 | 6.4 | Hot |
| Sep | 89 | 69 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 81 | 58 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 71 | 48 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 64 | 43 | 5.3 | Workable |
What nearby projects cost in Baton Rouge
Because every project leans on different trades, Baton Rouge's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs −6% and roof replacement −10%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,450 – $11,300 | −10% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,000 – $29,400 | −10% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,650 – $22,900 | −9% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $550 – $1,900 | −9% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $940 – $3,750 | −6% |
Baton Rouge against nearby metros and the rest of Louisiana
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 $2,450 to $2,500 across Baton Rouge and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LAthis page | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,500 | |
| Lafayette, LA70 miles | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,450 | −1% |
| Slidell, LA70 miles | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,450 | −1% |
| Houma, LA85 miles | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,450 | level |
| Alexandria, LA100 miles | $1,150 – $3,750 | $2,450 | −1% |
| Hattiesburg, MS120 miles | $1,100 – $3,750 | $2,450 | −1% |
| Louisiana (statewide) | $1,150 – $3,750 | $2,450 | −1% |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | +11% |
Across 300 US metros, Baton Rouge comes in at #252 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, Baton Rouge is 1% above the Louisiana figure.
Other Louisiana metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | 445,550 jobs | $1,100 – $3,750 | $2,450 | −1% |
| Lafayette, LA | 179,570 jobs | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,450 | −1% |
| Shreveport, LA | 162,750 jobs | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | +1% |
| Lake Charles, LA | 101,690 jobs | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | +2% |
| Slidell, LA | 98,240 jobs | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,450 | −1% |
| Monroe, LA | 87,500 jobs | $1,100 – $3,750 | $2,450 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Baton Rouge's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Baton Rouge against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville, TN | 424,600 jobs | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | +5% |
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $1,350 – $4,300 | $2,800 | +14% |
| Greenville, SC | 434,900 jobs | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | +1% |
| Albuquerque, NM | 404,700 jobs | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | +3% |
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Baton Rouge is 0.85 times the national level.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 40%) the local median is $25.36 an hour, which is 15% below the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $21.74 and $29.38 an hour. BLS counts 250 of them working in the area, 6.1 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 $23.70 an hour, which is 11% below the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $21.03 and $26.21 an hour. BLS counts 220 of them working in the area, 5.4 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 $18.58 an hour, 18% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.59 and $22.72 an hour. About 6,300 work in the metro. That is 153.8 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 ($29.38 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $55. At the 25th percentile ($21.74) it shrinks by about $50. The total moves by 2.3% or 2.0%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 409,690 jobs in the Baton Rouge area. That makes it the 60th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.26% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 40% | $21.74 | $25.36 | $29.38 | $29.71 | 0.85 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $21.03 | $23.70 | $26.21 | $26.65 | 0.89 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $16.59 | $18.58 | $22.72 | $22.66 | 0.82 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.85 | |||||
Gutters: what moves the price in Baton Rouge
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 Baton Rouge: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Baton Rouge?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,150 to $3,800 in the Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge?
About $7.15 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 Baton Rouge or Lafayette?
Lafayette is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $2,450, which is 1% less than Baton Rouge ($2,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Baton Rouge?
About 36% at the midpoint, or $890 out of $2,500. Materials are 60% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 38%.
+What would average house (160 linear ft) cost in Baton Rouge?
$1,150 to $3,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Baton Rouge?
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 Baton Rouge area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Baton Rouge expensive for gutters compared with the rest of Louisiana?
Baton Rouge is 1% above the Louisiana statewide estimate ($2,450 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in Louisiana; see the state page to compare them.
+What do sheet metal workers earn in Baton Rouge?
The BLS median is $25.36 an hour in the Baton Rouge area, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.74 to $29.38.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Baton Rouge?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,150 to $2,200 and premium work $2,750 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 Baton Rouge?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. September and November 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 Baton Rouge
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.