Gutters cost in Amherst, MA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (160 linear ft)
- $1,400 – $4,500
- Per linear ft
- $8.90 – $27
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +8%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #50
- 1 = most expensive
Amherst homeowners pay roughly $1,400 to $4,500 to install gutters at 160 linear ft, or $8.90 to $27 per linear ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Amherst is 8% higher. Sheet metal workers earn a median of $36.07 an hour in the Amherst area, 21% above the US median of $29.71.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Amherst, MA, standard level
$2,350 to $3,550
About $14 to $21.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 44% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,200 | $1,900 |
| Labor | $1,100 | $1,500 |
| Permits and fees | $60 | $140 |
| Total | $2,350 | $3,550 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Amherst, MA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $620 | $1,550 | $2,500 | 53% |
| Labor | $800 | $1,300 | $1,800 | 44% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $100 | $200 | 3% |
| Total | $1,400 | $2,950 | $4,500 | 100% |
What is behind the Amherst 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 $36.07 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Amherst is 1.25 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 44% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Amherst metro is 97.0 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 160 linear ft comes to $1,550, compared with $1,600 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (100.2) and land at $0 to $200.
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 Amherst. The wage table below marks each row.
How Amherst compares
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Amherst. Pittsfield is the lowest at about $2,700 (midpoint, 160 linear ft), 30 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst, MAthis page | $1,400 – $4,500 | $2,950 | |
| Springfield, MA15 miles | $1,450 – $4,550 | $3,000 | +2% |
| Pittsfield, MA30 miles | $1,300 – $4,150 | $2,700 | −8% |
| Worcester, MA35 miles | $1,550 – $4,800 | $3,200 | +8% |
| Hartford, CT45 miles | $1,400 – $4,450 | $2,900 | −1% |
| Waterbury, CT60 miles | $1,350 – $4,300 | $2,800 | −5% |
| Massachusetts (statewide) | $1,500 – $4,650 | $3,050 | +4% |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | −7% |
Across 300 US metros, Amherst comes in at #50 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, Amherst is 4% below the Massachusetts figure.
Other Massachusetts metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | 2,703,890 jobs | $1,450 – $4,650 | $3,050 | +3% |
| Worcester, MA | 349,880 jobs | $1,550 – $4,800 | $3,200 | +8% |
| Springfield, MA | 201,240 jobs | $1,450 – $4,550 | $3,000 | +2% |
| Barnstable, MA | 94,110 jobs | $1,450 – $4,550 | $3,000 | +2% |
| Pittsfield, MA | 56,810 jobs | $1,300 – $4,150 | $2,700 | −8% |
Cities with a workforce like Amherst's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Amherst against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff, AZ | 66,610 jobs | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,550 | −14% |
| Harrisonburg, VA | 65,460 jobs | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,550 | −14% |
| Logan, UT | 66,800 jobs | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | −11% |
| El Centro, CA | 65,430 jobs | $1,450 – $4,600 | $3,000 | +2% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Amherst bid
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.
What nearby projects cost in Amherst
Because every project leans on different trades, Amherst's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, roof replacement runs +17% and attic insulation level.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $7,400 – $14,500 | +17% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $12,400 – $36,600 | +15% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,900 – $26,800 | +6% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $670 – $2,350 | +12% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,000 – $4,000 | level |
Pick a size, pick a tier: gutters pricing in Amherst
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Amherst 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
$1,400 to $2,650
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$2,350 to $3,550
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$3,250 to $4,500
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $1,050 – $2,000 | $1,750 – $2,700 | $2,450 – $3,400 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,400 – $2,650 | $2,350 – $3,550 | $3,250 – $4,500 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $2,150 – $3,950 | $3,500 – $5,300 | $4,850 – $6,600 |
When to schedule gutters in Amherst
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Westfield Barnes Muni Ap (15 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Amherst (9 of 12 months). 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.
Amherst gets about 45 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, September and October (4.7 inches in October). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 3.4 and 3.5 inches. The station averages about 18 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 | 35 | 16 | 2.8 | Cold |
| Feb | 38 | 17 | 2.6 | Cold |
| Mar | 47 | 26 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Apr | 60 | 35 | 4.1 | Workable |
| May | 72 | 46 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 80 | 55 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Jul | 85 | 61 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Aug | 83 | 59 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Sep | 75 | 51 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Oct | 63 | 39 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 51 | 30 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Dec | 40 | 22 | 3.6 | Cold |
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Amherst is 1.25 times the national level.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 40%) the local median is $36.07 an hour, which is 21% above the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $23.09 and $38.22 an hour. BLS counts 30 of them working in the area, 4.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Roofers (47-2181) carry 30% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Amherst metro, so we used the Massachusetts statewide median: $34.98 an hour against $26.65 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $28.78 and $39.95 an hour.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $27.96 an hour, 23% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.14 and $36.52 an hour. About 280 work in the metro. That is 42.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the sheet metal workers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($38.22 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $30. At the 25th percentile ($23.09) it shrinks by about $180. The total moves by 1.0% or 6.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 65,670 jobs in the Amherst Town-Northampton area. That makes it the 273rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.04% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 40% | $23.09 | $36.07 | $38.22 | $29.71 | 1.21 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $28.78 | $34.98 | $39.95 | $26.65 | 1.31 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $22.14 | $27.96 | $36.52 | $22.66 | 1.23 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.25 | |||||
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Gutters in Amherst: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Amherst?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,400 to $4,500 in the Amherst area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,350 to $3,550. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for gutters in Amherst?
About $8.90 to $27 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $200 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $8 to $25.
+Is gutters cheaper in Amherst or Springfield?
Springfield is 15 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $3,000, which is 2% more than Amherst ($2,950). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Amherst?
About 44% at the midpoint, or $1,300 out of $2,950. Materials are 53% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 38%.
+What would average house (160 linear ft) cost in Amherst?
$1,400 to $4,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Amherst?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $200 for fees in the Amherst area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Amherst expensive for gutters compared with the rest of Massachusetts?
Amherst is 4% below the Massachusetts statewide estimate ($3,050 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Massachusetts; see the state page to compare them.
+What do sheet metal workers earn in Amherst?
The BLS median is $36.07 an hour in the Amherst area, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.09 to $38.22.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Amherst?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,400 to $2,650 and premium work $3,250 to $4,500. 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 Amherst?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. March 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 Amherst
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.