Gutters cost in Maryland
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (160 linear ft)
- $1,300 – $4,300
- Per linear ft
- $8.20 – $25.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +3%
- US $2,750
- Metros covered
- 3
Across Maryland, new gutters costs about $1,300 to $4,300 for 160 linear ft. Statewide, that midpoint is 3% above the US figure of $2,750. Sheet metal workers earn a median $30.08 an hour in Maryland (US: $29.71).
Inside Maryland, the metros we cover range from $2,650 (Hagerstown) to $2,750 (Baltimore) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Maryland (statewide), standard level
$2,200 to $3,400
About $13.50 to $20.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 38% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,250 | $2,050 |
| Labor | $910 | $1,250 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $150 |
| Total | $2,200 | $3,400 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Maryland
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $660 | $1,650 | $2,600 | 58% |
| Labor | $660 | $1,050 | $1,500 | 38% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $100 | $210 | 4% |
| Total | $1,300 | $2,800 | $4,300 | 100% |
Basic, standard or premium: Maryland prices
Bands overlap on purpose, since a good standard job can cost as much as a light premium one. Below are the three bands for the default size, then a grid from small house (120 linear ft) to large house (240 linear ft).
Basic
$1,300 to $2,500
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$2,200 to $3,400
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$3,100 to $4,300
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $990 – $1,900 | $1,700 – $2,600 | $2,350 – $3,300 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,300 – $2,500 | $2,200 – $3,400 | $3,100 – $4,300 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $1,950 – $3,750 | $3,300 – $5,050 | $4,600 – $6,350 |
Weather windows across Maryland
Weather decides when exterior installation can happen, and Maryland is not uniform. The table uses NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals from the weather station nearest each metro we cover, and counts the months that are neither cold nor hot enough to complicate the job.
Lexington Park has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Maryland at 12 months; Hagerstown has the shortest at 9 (March through November). Rainfall runs from 44 inches a year in Hagerstown to 45 inches in Lexington Park.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 30 | 90 | 44 | 10: February through June and August through December |
| Hagerstown | 22 | 86 | 44 | 9: March through November |
| Lexington Park | 30 | 87 | 45 | 12: all year |
Which Maryland city is cheapest for gutters?
0 of the 3 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $2,800, and the top-to-bottom gap is 4%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore, MD | $1,300 – $4,250 | $2,750 | −2% |
| Lexington Park, MD | $1,300 – $4,250 | $2,750 | −2% |
| Hagerstown, MD | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,650 | −5% |
If you are planning more than one job in Maryland
Each project weights the trades differently, so Maryland's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, attic insulation is +7% and vinyl siding +2%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,450 – $13,100 | +5% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $10,700 – $33,900 | +5% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,600 – $25,800 | +2% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $620 – $2,150 | +3% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,100 – $4,250 | +7% |
How Maryland compares with nearby states
Maryland ranks 15 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. Maryland sits at $2,800. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 50 miles away | $1,350 – $4,450 | $2,900 | +3% |
| Delaware | 60 miles away | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,700 | −5% |
| Pennsylvania | 70 miles away | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | −3% |
| New Jersey | 110 miles away | $1,600 – $5,000 | $3,300 | +17% |
| Virginia | 150 miles away | $1,200 – $4,050 | $2,600 | −7% |
What sheet metal workers and the other trades earn in Maryland
Maryland's labor line is priced from 3 trades, each compared with its US median wage. After weighting by each trade's share of the work, the state comes out at 1.03 times the national level.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 40% of the weighting: a median of $30.08 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $24.57 and $36.21 an hour. About 1,940 work in the state. That is 7.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Roofers (47-2181), 30% of the weighting: a median of $28.89 an hour, 8% above the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $23.20 and $36.08 an hour. About 2,050 work in the state. That is 7.4 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 $22.58 an hour, which is in line with the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.98 and $26.70 an hour. BLS counts 20,920 of them working in the state, 75.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for sheet metal workers ($36.21 an hour) would add about $85 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($24.57) would take off about $75. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 2,763,030 jobs across Maryland (May 2025), which is 1.8% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 40% | $24.57 | $30.08 | $36.21 | $29.71 | 1.01 | state |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $23.20 | $28.89 | $36.08 | $26.65 | 1.08 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $18.98 | $22.58 | $26.70 | $22.66 | 1.00 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.03 | |||||
Why two Maryland quotes can differ
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.
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Gutters in Maryland: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Maryland?
$1,300 to $4,300 for 160 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Maryland can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Maryland is cheapest for gutters?
Hagerstown at about $2,650 (midpoint, 160 linear ft). The priciest is Baltimore at $2,750.
+Is gutters cheaper in Maryland than the US average?
It is 3% more expensive: $2,800 against $2,750 for 160 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Maryland?
About 38% ($1,050). Materials are 58%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.03x the national wage level.
+What do sheet metal workers earn in Maryland?
The BLS statewide median is $30.08 an hour, against $29.71 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.57 to $36.21.
+Where does Maryland rank for gutters costs?
15th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $2,800 for 160 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Maryland?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,300 to $2,500 and premium work $3,100 to $4,300. Basic means: vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story. Premium means: steel or copper, two stories, custom length.
+Does the season matter for gutters in Maryland?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Maryland metros we cover, Lexington Park has the most comfortable months (12 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 Maryland
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.