Gutters cost in Pittsfield, MA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (160 linear ft)
- $1,300 – $4,150
- Per linear ft
- $8 – $25
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −1%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #124
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install gutters in Pittsfield, plan on $1,300 to $4,150 for 160 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $8 to $25 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint lands close to the national one. Building materials run about 3% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 97.0).
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Pittsfield, MA, standard level
$2,150 to $3,300
About $13 to $19.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 39% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,200 | $1,900 |
| Labor | $900 | $1,250 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $130 |
| Total | $2,150 | $3,300 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Pittsfield, MA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $620 | $1,550 | $2,500 | 57% |
| Labor | $660 | $1,050 | $1,500 | 39% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $95 | $190 | 4% |
| Total | $1,300 | $2,700 | $4,150 | 100% |
Why Pittsfield prices look the way they do
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 $28.92 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Pittsfield is 1.03 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 39% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Pittsfield 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 (95.1) and land at $0 to $190.
Climate in Pittsfield: timing your gutters job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Pittsfield Muni Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
April through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Pittsfield (8 of 12 months). 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.
Pittsfield gets about 44 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, September and October (4.6 inches in June). Inside the workable window, April and November are the driest, at 3.4 and 3.5 inches. The station averages about 3 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 | 30 | 14 | 2.7 | Cold |
| Feb | 33 | 15 | 2.5 | Cold |
| Mar | 42 | 23 | 3.1 | Cold |
| Apr | 55 | 34 | 3.4 | Workable |
| May | 67 | 44 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 75 | 53 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Jul | 79 | 58 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Aug | 78 | 57 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Sep | 70 | 49 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 58 | 39 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 47 | 29 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Dec | 36 | 21 | 3.6 | Cold |
Why two Pittsfield quotes can differ
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).
How Pittsfield compares
Same job, same size (160 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Springfield is the priciest of the group at $3,000.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsfield, MAthis page | $1,300 – $4,150 | $2,700 | |
| Amherst, MA30 miles | $1,400 – $4,500 | $2,950 | +9% |
| Springfield, MA35 miles | $1,450 – $4,550 | $3,000 | +11% |
| Albany, NY45 miles | $1,350 – $4,350 | $2,850 | +5% |
| Hartford, CT60 miles | $1,400 – $4,450 | $2,900 | +8% |
| Waterbury, CT60 miles | $1,350 – $4,300 | $2,800 | +3% |
| Massachusetts (statewide) | $1,500 – $4,650 | $3,050 | +13% |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | +1% |
Across 300 US metros, Pittsfield comes in at #124 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, Pittsfield is 12% 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 | +12% |
| Worcester, MA | 349,880 jobs | $1,550 – $4,800 | $3,200 | +17% |
| Springfield, MA | 201,240 jobs | $1,450 – $4,550 | $3,000 | +11% |
| Barnstable, MA | 94,110 jobs | $1,450 – $4,550 | $3,000 | +11% |
| Amherst, MA | 65,670 jobs | $1,400 – $4,500 | $2,950 | +9% |
Cities with a workforce like Pittsfield's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Pittsfield against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punta Gorda, FL | 57,530 jobs | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,550 | −6% |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | 56,490 jobs | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,500 | −7% |
| Texarkana, TX | 57,580 jobs | $1,100 – $3,700 | $2,400 | −11% |
| Cheyenne, WY | 48,470 jobs | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,550 | −6% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: gutters pricing in Pittsfield
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Pittsfield 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 $3,300
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$3,000 to $4,150
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $960 – $1,850 | $1,600 – $2,500 | $2,300 – $3,150 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,300 – $2,450 | $2,150 – $3,300 | $3,000 – $4,150 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $1,900 – $3,600 | $3,200 – $4,850 | $4,450 – $6,150 |
Related projects, priced for Pittsfield
Because every project leans on different trades, Pittsfield's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, French drain runs +8% and attic insulation −1%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,150 – $12,500 | +1% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $10,200 – $32,300 | level |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,500 – $25,500 | +1% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $650 – $2,250 | +8% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $990 – $3,950 | −1% |
Pittsfield 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 Pittsfield is 1.03 times the national level.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 40%) the local median is $28.92 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $22.58 and $36.65 an hour. BLS counts 50 of them working in the area, 8.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is about average.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 30%) the local median is $27.05 an hour, which is in line with the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $27.05 and $34.50 an hour. BLS counts 30 of them working in the area, 5.3 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 $25.06 an hour, 11% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.32 and $30.23 an hour. About 350 work in the metro. That is 61.6 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 ($36.65 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $110. At the 25th percentile ($22.58) it shrinks by about $90. The total moves by 4.0% or 3.3%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 56,810 jobs in the Pittsfield area. That makes it the 298th 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% | $22.58 | $28.92 | $36.65 | $29.71 | 0.97 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $27.05 | $27.05 | $34.50 | $26.65 | 1.02 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $21.32 | $25.06 | $30.23 | $22.66 | 1.11 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.03 | |||||
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Gutters in Pittsfield: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Pittsfield?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,300 to $4,150 in the Pittsfield area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,150 to $3,300. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for gutters in Pittsfield?
About $8 to $25 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 Pittsfield or Amherst?
Amherst is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $2,950, which is 9% more than Pittsfield ($2,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Pittsfield?
About 39% at the midpoint, or $1,050 out of $2,700. Materials are 57% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 38%.
+What would average house (160 linear ft) cost in Pittsfield?
$1,300 to $4,150. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Pittsfield?
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 Pittsfield area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Pittsfield expensive for gutters compared with the rest of Massachusetts?
Pittsfield is 12% 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 Pittsfield?
The BLS median is $28.92 an hour in the Pittsfield area, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.58 to $36.65.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Pittsfield?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,300 to $2,450 and premium work $3,000 to $4,150. 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 Pittsfield?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through November. April 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 Pittsfield
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.