Gutters cost in Baltimore, MD
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (160 linear ft)
- $1,300 – $4,250
- Per linear ft
- $8.05 – $25
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +1%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #106
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install gutters in Baltimore, plan on $1,300 to $4,250 for 160 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $8.05 to $25 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint lands close to the national one. Building materials run about 2% above the US average here (BEA goods price index 102.4).
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Baltimore, MD, standard level
$2,150 to $3,350
About $13 to $20 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 37% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,250 | $2,050 |
| Labor | $870 | $1,200 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $150 |
| Total | $2,150 | $3,350 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Baltimore, MD
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $660 | $1,650 | $2,600 | 59% |
| Labor | $630 | $1,050 | $1,400 | 37% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $100 | $210 | 4% |
| Total | $1,300 | $2,750 | $4,250 | 100% |
Where the Baltimore price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on sheet metal workers, who do 40% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $28.58 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Baltimore is 0.99 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 37% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Baltimore metro is 102.4 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 160 linear ft comes to $1,650, compared with $1,600 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (104.5) and land at $0 to $210.
Climate in Baltimore: timing your gutters job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Md Sci Ctr Baltimore (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
February through June and August through December are the stretches where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Baltimore (10 of 12 months). January has an average daytime high under 45°F; July has 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.
Baltimore gets about 44 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are July, August and September (4.7 inches in July). Inside the workable window, February and November are the driest, at 2.8 and 3.0 inches. The station averages about 43 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 | 44 | 30 | 3.1 | Cold |
| Feb | 47 | 32 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 55 | 39 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Apr | 67 | 48 | 3.5 | Workable |
| May | 76 | 58 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 85 | 68 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Jul | 90 | 73 | 4.7 | Hot |
| Aug | 87 | 71 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Sep | 80 | 65 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 69 | 53 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 58 | 43 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 48 | 35 | 3.7 | Workable |
Pick a size, pick a tier: gutters pricing in Baltimore
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Baltimore 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
$1,300 to $2,450
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$2,150 to $3,350
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$3,050 to $4,250
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $960 – $1,850 | $1,650 – $2,550 | $2,350 – $3,250 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,300 – $2,450 | $2,150 – $3,350 | $3,050 – $4,250 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $1,950 – $3,650 | $3,250 – $4,950 | $4,550 – $6,250 |
Baltimore labor market for gutters
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 Baltimore is 0.99 times the national level.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 40%) the local median is $28.58 an hour, which is 4% below the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $22.98 and $35.51 an hour. BLS counts 820 of them working in the area, 6.0 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 $27.11 an hour, which is in line with the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $22.79 and $32.98 an hour. BLS counts 890 of them working in the area, 6.6 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 $22.34 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.72 and $26.66 an hour. About 10,520 work in the metro. That is 77.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the sheet metal workers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($35.51 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $95. At the 25th percentile ($22.98) it shrinks by about $80. The total moves by 3.5% or 2.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 1,356,680 jobs in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson area. That makes it the 22nd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.87% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 40% | $22.98 | $28.58 | $35.51 | $29.71 | 0.96 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $22.79 | $27.11 | $32.98 | $26.65 | 1.02 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $18.72 | $22.34 | $26.66 | $22.66 | 0.99 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.99 | |||||
Baltimore against nearby metros and the rest of Maryland
Same job, same size (160 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Washington is the priciest of the group at $2,850. Dover is the cheapest at $2,700.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore, MDthis page | $1,300 – $4,250 | $2,750 | |
| York, PA45 miles | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | −1% |
| Lancaster, PA55 miles | $1,250 – $4,200 | $2,750 | −1% |
| Dover, DE60 miles | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,700 | −3% |
| Washington, DC60 miles | $1,300 – $4,350 | $2,850 | +3% |
| Lexington Park, MD70 miles | $1,300 – $4,250 | $2,750 | level |
| Maryland (statewide) | $1,300 – $4,300 | $2,800 | +2% |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | −1% |
Across 300 US metros, Baltimore comes in at #106 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, Baltimore is 2% below the Maryland figure.
Other Maryland metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hagerstown, MD | 107,170 jobs | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,650 | −4% |
| Lexington Park, MD | 70,650 jobs | $1,300 – $4,250 | $2,750 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Baltimore's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Baltimore against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC | 1,358,370 jobs | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,550 | −7% |
| St. Louis, MO | 1,341,320 jobs | $1,400 – $4,400 | $2,900 | +5% |
| Orlando, FL | 1,411,730 jobs | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | −9% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,600 | −7% |
Why two Baltimore quotes can differ
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.
What nearby projects cost in Baltimore
Because every project leans on different trades, Baltimore's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs +10% and metal roof +1%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,200 – $12,700 | +2% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $10,200 – $32,900 | +1% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,550 – $25,600 | +2% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $610 – $2,150 | +2% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,150 – $4,350 | +10% |
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Gutters in Baltimore: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Baltimore?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,300 to $4,250 in the Baltimore area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,150 to $3,350. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for gutters in Baltimore?
About $8.05 to $25 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $210 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $8 to $25.
+Is gutters cheaper in Baltimore or York?
York is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $2,750, which is 1% less than Baltimore ($2,750). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Baltimore?
About 37% at the midpoint, or $1,050 out of $2,750. Materials are 59% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 38%.
+What would average house (160 linear ft) cost in Baltimore?
$1,300 to $4,250. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Baltimore?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $210 for fees in the Baltimore area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Baltimore expensive for gutters compared with the rest of Maryland?
Baltimore is 2% below the Maryland statewide estimate ($2,800 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Maryland; see the state page to compare them.
+What do sheet metal workers earn in Baltimore?
The BLS median is $28.58 an hour in the Baltimore area, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.98 to $35.51.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Baltimore?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,300 to $2,450 and premium work $3,050 to $4,250. 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 Baltimore?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through June and August through December. February 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 Baltimore
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.