Gutters cost in Hagerstown, MD
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (160 linear ft)
- $1,250 – $4,100
- Per linear ft
- $7.85 – $24.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −3%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #139
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for new gutters in the Hagerstown area: $1,250 to $4,100 for 160 linear ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint lands close to the US figure. Building materials run about 4% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 96.4).
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Hagerstown, MD, standard level
$2,100 to $3,250
About $13 to $19.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 39% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,900 |
| Labor | $870 | $1,200 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $130 |
| Total | $2,100 | $3,250 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Hagerstown, MD
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $620 | $1,550 | $2,450 | 58% |
| Labor | $640 | $1,050 | $1,450 | 39% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $95 | $190 | 4% |
| Total | $1,250 | $2,650 | $4,100 | 100% |
What is behind the Hagerstown number
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 $29.43 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Hagerstown is 0.99 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 39% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Hagerstown is at 96.4 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 94.2: $0 to $190.
Data note: 30% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Hagerstown. The wage table below marks each row.
The best months for gutters in Hagerstown
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Hagerstown 1 E (in the city). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Hagerstown are March through November: 9 of 12. Outside them, January, February and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February 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.
Hagerstown gets about 44 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are March, May and September (4.8 inches in September). Inside the workable window, October and November are the driest, at 3.4 and 2.9 inches. The station averages about 32 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 | 40 | 22 | 3.2 | Cold |
| Feb | 44 | 25 | 2.7 | Cold |
| Mar | 53 | 32 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Apr | 65 | 41 | 3.9 | Workable |
| May | 74 | 53 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 83 | 62 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Jul | 86 | 66 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Aug | 85 | 65 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Sep | 78 | 56 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 66 | 45 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Nov | 54 | 34 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 44 | 27 | 3.7 | Cold |
Who does the work: Hagerstown trade wages
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 Hagerstown the blend is 0.99.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 40% of the weighting: a median of $29.43 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $23.67 and $36.21 an hour. About 50 work in the metro. That is 4.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Roofers (47-2181) carry 30% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Hagerstown metro, so we used the Maryland statewide median: $28.89 an hour against $26.65 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $23.20 and $36.08 an hour.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $20.59 an hour, which is 9% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.55 and $23.61 an hour. BLS counts 560 of them working in the area, 52.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (sheet metal workers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $95 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $80. That is a swing of roughly 3.0% to 3.6% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Hagerstown-Martinsburg has 107,170 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 195th 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% | $23.67 | $29.43 | $36.21 | $29.71 | 0.99 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $23.20 | $28.89 | $36.08 | $26.65 | 1.08 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $17.55 | $20.59 | $23.61 | $22.66 | 0.91 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.99 | |||||
How Hagerstown compares
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 $2,500 to $2,850 across Hagerstown and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hagerstown, MDthis page | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,650 | |
| Chambersburg, PA30 miles | $1,300 – $4,250 | $2,800 | +5% |
| Winchester, VA30 miles | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | −7% |
| Washington, DC55 miles | $1,300 – $4,350 | $2,850 | +6% |
| Altoona, PA65 miles | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | −1% |
| York, PA70 miles | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | +3% |
| Maryland (statewide) | $1,300 – $4,300 | $2,800 | +5% |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | +3% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Hagerstown ranks #139 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Hagerstown is 5% below the Maryland figure.
Elsewhere in Maryland
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore, MD | 1,356,680 jobs | $1,300 – $4,250 | $2,750 | +4% |
| Lexington Park, MD | 70,650 jobs | $1,300 – $4,250 | $2,750 | +4% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Hagerstown against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia, MO | 107,680 jobs | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | −3% |
| Champaign, IL | 105,500 jobs | $1,450 – $4,450 | $2,950 | +10% |
| Bend, OR | 108,240 jobs | $1,350 – $4,450 | $2,900 | +9% |
| St. Cloud, MN | 103,920 jobs | $1,400 – $4,450 | $2,950 | +10% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: gutters pricing in Hagerstown
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Hagerstown. 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
$1,250 to $2,400
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$2,100 to $3,250
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$2,950 to $4,100
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $940 – $1,800 | $1,600 – $2,450 | $2,250 – $3,100 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,250 – $2,400 | $2,100 – $3,250 | $2,950 – $4,100 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $1,900 – $3,550 | $3,150 – $4,800 | $4,350 – $6,050 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Hagerstown bid
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).
Related projects, priced for Hagerstown
Jobs that often go together with gutters are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Hagerstown wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, roof replacement comes out highest (+2%) and vinyl siding lowest (−5%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,300 – $12,700 | +2% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $10,500 – $32,700 | +1% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,950 – $23,900 | −5% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $570 – $2,000 | −5% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,050 | +2% |
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Gutters in Hagerstown: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Hagerstown?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,250 to $4,100 in the Hagerstown area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,100 to $3,250. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for gutters in Hagerstown?
About $7.85 to $24.50 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 Hagerstown or Chambersburg?
Chambersburg is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $2,800, which is 5% more than Hagerstown ($2,650). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Hagerstown?
About 39% at the midpoint, or $1,050 out of $2,650. Materials are 58% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 38%.
+What would average house (160 linear ft) cost in Hagerstown?
$1,250 to $4,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Hagerstown?
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 Hagerstown area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Hagerstown expensive for gutters compared with the rest of Maryland?
Hagerstown is 5% 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 Hagerstown?
The BLS median is $29.43 an hour in the Hagerstown area, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.67 to $36.21.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Hagerstown?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,250 to $2,400 and premium work $2,950 to $4,100. 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 Hagerstown?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. October 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 Hagerstown
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.