Gutters cost in Bangor, ME
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (160 linear ft)
- $1,200 – $4,000
- Per linear ft
- $7.60 – $24
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −4%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #158
- 1 = most expensive
New gutters in Bangor, ME usually costs $1,200 to $4,000 for 160 linear ft. That works out to about $7.60 to $24 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $120 less. Sheet metal workers earn a median of $28.82 an hour in the Bangor area, 3% below the US median of $29.71.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Bangor, ME, standard level
$2,050 to $3,200
About $12.50 to $19 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 37% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,200 | $1,950 |
| Labor | $820 | $1,100 |
| Permits and fees | $60 | $140 |
| Total | $2,050 | $3,200 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Bangor, ME
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $620 | $1,550 | $2,500 | 59% |
| Labor | $600 | $970 | $1,350 | 37% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $95 | $190 | 4% |
| Total | $1,200 | $2,600 | $4,000 | 100% |
Why Bangor prices look the way they do
Labor is 37% 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 Bangor the blended ratio comes out at 0.93.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Bangor is at 97.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,600 nationally becomes $1,550 here (midpoint, 160 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 96.5: $0 to $190.
Why two Bangor quotes can differ
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.
Pick a size, pick a tier: gutters pricing in Bangor
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Bangor. 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
$1,200 to $2,350
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$2,050 to $3,200
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$2,900 to $4,000
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $910 – $1,750 | $1,550 – $2,400 | $2,200 – $3,050 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,200 – $2,350 | $2,050 – $3,200 | $2,900 – $4,000 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $1,850 – $3,450 | $3,050 – $4,700 | $4,300 – $5,950 |
Bangor 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, Bangor Intl 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 Bangor are April through November: 8 of 12. Outside them, January, February, March and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February, March and December 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.
Bangor gets about 42 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 75 inches of snow. The wettest months are June, October and November (4.6 inches in October). Inside the workable window, July and August are the driest, at 3.2 and 3.1 inches. The station averages about 6 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 | 28 | 9 | 3.2 | Cold |
| Feb | 31 | 11 | 2.4 | Cold |
| Mar | 40 | 21 | 3.2 | Cold |
| Apr | 53 | 32 | 3.6 | Workable |
| May | 66 | 43 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 75 | 53 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 80 | 59 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Aug | 79 | 57 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Sep | 71 | 49 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 58 | 38 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 46 | 29 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 35 | 17 | 3.7 | Cold |
What local crews earn in Bangor
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 Bangor the blend is 0.93.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 40% of the weighting: a median of $28.82 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $23.65 and $29.75 an hour. About 90 work in the metro. That is 12.5 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 $23.14 an hour, 13% below the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $22.59 and $28.04 an hour. About 120 work in the metro. That is 16.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 8.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $21.35 an hour, which is 6% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.60 and $22.35 an hour. BLS counts 530 of them working in the area, 73.3 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 $15 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $70. That is a swing of roughly 2.8% to 0.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Bangor has 72,270 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 255th 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% | $23.65 | $28.82 | $29.75 | $29.71 | 0.97 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $22.59 | $23.14 | $28.04 | $26.65 | 0.87 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $18.60 | $21.35 | $22.35 | $22.66 | 0.94 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.93 | |||||
Bangor against nearby metros and the rest of Maine
Same job, same size (160 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Boston is the priciest of the group at $3,050.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor, MEthis page | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | |
| Portland, ME150 miles | $1,250 – $4,150 | $2,700 | +3% |
| Burlington, VT220 miles | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | +4% |
| Manchester, NH230 miles | $1,250 – $4,150 | $2,700 | +4% |
| Boston, MA230 miles | $1,450 – $4,650 | $3,050 | +16% |
| Barnstable, MA265 miles | $1,450 – $4,550 | $3,000 | +15% |
| Maine (statewide) | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,650 | +2% |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | +5% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Bangor ranks #158 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Bangor is 1% below the Maine figure.
Elsewhere in Maine
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, ME | 288,480 jobs | $1,250 – $4,150 | $2,700 | +3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Bangor against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 72,280 jobs | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | level |
| Bozeman, MT | 72,210 jobs | $1,350 – $4,350 | $2,850 | +9% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 72,300 jobs | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | −4% |
| Redding, CA | 71,550 jobs | $1,450 – $4,600 | $3,000 | +15% |
Planning more than one job in Bangor?
Jobs that often go together with gutters are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Bangor wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (−3%) and roof replacement lowest (−9%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,500 – $11,500 | −9% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,250 – $30,400 | −7% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,050 – $24,200 | −4% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $570 – $2,000 | −4% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $970 – $3,900 | −3% |
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Gutters in Bangor: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Bangor?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,200 to $4,000 in the Bangor area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,050 to $3,200. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for gutters in Bangor?
About $7.60 to $24 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $190 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $8 to $25.
+Is gutters cheaper in Bangor or Portland?
Portland is 150 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $2,700, which is 3% more than Bangor ($2,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Bangor?
About 37% at the midpoint, or $970 out of $2,600. Materials are 59% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 38%.
+What would average house (160 linear ft) cost in Bangor?
$1,200 to $4,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Bangor?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $190 for fees in the Bangor area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Bangor expensive for gutters compared with the rest of Maine?
Bangor is 1% below the Maine statewide estimate ($2,650 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in Maine; see the state page to compare them.
+What do sheet metal workers earn in Bangor?
The BLS median is $28.82 an hour in the Bangor area, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.65 to $29.75.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Bangor?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,200 to $2,350 and premium work $2,900 to $4,000. 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 Bangor?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through November. July and August 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 Bangor
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.