Gutters cost in Monroe, LA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (160 linear ft)
- $1,100 – $3,750
- Per linear ft
- $7 – $22.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −11%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #285
- 1 = most expensive
New gutters in Monroe, LA usually costs $1,100 to $3,750 for 160 linear ft. That works out to about $7 to $22.50 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $310 less. Sheet metal workers earn a median of $24.19 an hour in the Monroe area, 19% below the US median of $29.71.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Monroe, LA, standard level
$1,900 to $2,950
About $11.50 to $17.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 35% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,850 |
| Labor | $720 | $980 |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $120 |
| Total | $1,900 | $2,950 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Monroe, LA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $600 | $1,500 | $2,400 | 62% |
| Labor | $520 | $850 | $1,200 | 35% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $85 | $170 | 3% |
| Total | $1,100 | $2,450 | $3,750 | 100% |
What is behind the Monroe number
Labor is 35% of the midpoint bill here, against 38% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is sheet metal workers (40%), roofers (30%), construction laborers (30%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Monroe the blended ratio comes out at 0.82. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Louisiana statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Monroe is at 93.7 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 83.6: $0 to $170.
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 Monroe. The wage table below marks each row.
Cost by quality level and size in Monroe
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Monroe. 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
$1,100 to $2,150
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$1,900 to $2,950
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$2,700 to $3,750
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $840 – $1,650 | $1,450 – $2,250 | $2,050 – $2,850 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,100 – $2,150 | $1,900 – $2,950 | $2,700 – $3,750 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $1,700 – $3,200 | $2,850 – $4,350 | $4,000 – $5,550 |
Monroe weather and the gutters calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Monroe Rgnl Ap (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 Monroe are September through May: 9 of 12. Outside them, June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Monroe gets about 55 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are March, April and December (5.8 inches in April). Inside the workable window, September and November are the driest, at 3.5 and 4.2 inches. The station averages about 97 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 | 57 | 37 | 5.2 | Workable |
| Feb | 61 | 40 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Mar | 69 | 47 | 5.2 | Workable |
| Apr | 77 | 54 | 5.8 | Workable |
| May | 84 | 63 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 91 | 70 | 4.5 | Hot |
| Jul | 93 | 73 | 3.9 | Hot |
| Aug | 94 | 71 | 3.6 | Hot |
| Sep | 89 | 66 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 79 | 54 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Nov | 67 | 44 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 59 | 39 | 5.2 | Workable |
What nearby projects cost in Monroe
Jobs that often go together with gutters are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Monroe wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (−7%) and French drain lowest (−14%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,350 – $11,100 | −12% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,800 – $29,000 | −11% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,250 – $21,700 | −14% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $520 – $1,800 | −14% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $930 – $3,750 | −7% |
What local crews earn in Monroe
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 Monroe the blend is 0.82.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211) carry 40% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Monroe metro, so we used the Louisiana statewide median: $24.19 an hour against $29.71 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $17.86 and $29.45 an hour.
Roofers (47-2181), 30% of the weighting: a median of $23.30 an hour, 13% below the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $17.92 and $28.90 an hour. About 70 work in the metro. That is 8.0 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 $17.24 an hour, which is 24% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.44 and $21.89 an hour. BLS counts 860 of them working in the area, 98.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (sheet metal workers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $75 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $90. That is a swing of roughly 3.6% to 3.0% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Monroe has 87,500 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 223rd 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% | $17.86 | $24.19 | $29.45 | $29.71 | 0.81 | state |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $17.92 | $23.30 | $28.90 | $26.65 | 0.87 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $16.44 | $17.24 | $21.89 | $22.66 | 0.76 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.82 | |||||
How Monroe compares
Same job, same size (160 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Shreveport is the priciest of the group at $2,500. Texarkana is the cheapest at $2,400.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe, LAthis page | $1,100 – $3,750 | $2,450 | |
| Alexandria, LA95 miles | $1,150 – $3,750 | $2,450 | level |
| Shreveport, LA100 miles | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | +3% |
| Jackson, MS115 miles | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,450 | +1% |
| Texarkana, TX135 miles | $1,100 – $3,700 | $2,400 | −1% |
| Little Rock, AR145 miles | $1,100 – $3,700 | $2,400 | −1% |
| Louisiana (statewide) | $1,150 – $3,750 | $2,450 | +1% |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | +13% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Monroe ranks #285 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Monroe is 1% below the Louisiana figure.
Elsewhere in Louisiana
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | 445,550 jobs | $1,100 – $3,750 | $2,450 | +1% |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 409,690 jobs | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,500 | +2% |
| Lafayette, LA | 179,570 jobs | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,450 | +1% |
| Shreveport, LA | 162,750 jobs | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | +3% |
| Lake Charles, LA | 101,690 jobs | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | +4% |
| Slidell, LA | 98,240 jobs | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,450 | +1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Monroe against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington, IL | 88,110 jobs | $1,500 – $4,550 | $3,000 | +24% |
| Joplin, MO | 87,190 jobs | $1,100 – $3,700 | $2,400 | −1% |
| Florence, SC | 89,060 jobs | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | +3% |
| Daphne, AL | 87,120 jobs | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,500 | +2% |
Why two Monroe quotes can differ
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.
Material
Vinyl is $8-$12 per linear foot installed and aluminum $10-$20. Steel and copper run higher (HomeGuide).
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Gutters in Monroe: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Monroe?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,100 to $3,750 in the Monroe area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,900 to $2,950. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for gutters in Monroe?
About $7 to $22.50 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $170 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $8 to $25.
+Is gutters cheaper in Monroe or Alexandria?
Alexandria is 95 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $2,450, which is 0% more than Monroe ($2,450). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Monroe?
About 35% at the midpoint, or $850 out of $2,450. Materials are 62% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 38%.
+What would average house (160 linear ft) cost in Monroe?
$1,100 to $3,750. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Monroe?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $170 for fees in the Monroe area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Monroe expensive for gutters compared with the rest of Louisiana?
Monroe is 1% below 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 Monroe?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $24.19 an hour, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.86 to $29.45.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Monroe?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,100 to $2,150 and premium work $2,700 to $3,750. 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 Monroe?
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 Monroe
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.