Gutters cost in Ann Arbor, MI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (160 linear ft)
- $1,350 – $4,250
- Per linear ft
- $8.35 – $25.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +2%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #91
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install gutters in Ann Arbor, plan on $1,350 to $4,250 for 160 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $8.35 to $25.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint lands close to the national one. Sheet metal workers earn a median of $36.28 an hour in the Ann Arbor area, 22% above the US median of $29.71.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Ann Arbor, MI, standard level
$2,200 to $3,400
About $13.50 to $20 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 43% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,850 |
| Labor | $1,000 | $1,400 |
| Permits and fees | $60 | $140 |
| Total | $2,200 | $3,400 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Ann Arbor, MI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $600 | $1,500 | $2,400 | 54% |
| Labor | $730 | $1,200 | $1,650 | 43% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $100 | $200 | 4% |
| Total | $1,350 | $2,800 | $4,250 | 100% |
What is behind the Ann Arbor number
Labor is 43% of the midpoint bill here, against 38% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is sheet metal workers (40%), roofers (30%), construction laborers (30%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Ann Arbor the blended ratio comes out at 1.15.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Ann Arbor metro is 93.7 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 160 linear ft comes to $1,500, compared with $1,600 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (100.9) and land at $0 to $200.
Gutters: what moves the price in Ann Arbor
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).
Ann Arbor 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 Ann Arbor is 1.15 times the national level.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 40%) the local median is $36.28 an hour, which is 22% above the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $24.63 and $45.18 an hour. BLS counts 90 of them working in the area, 4.1 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 $29.68 an hour, which is 11% above the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $22.75 and $44.17 an hour. BLS counts 80 of them working in the area, 3.6 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 $24.48 an hour, 8% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.01 and $29.43 an hour. About 510 work in the metro. That is 23.2 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 ($45.18 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $120. At the 25th percentile ($24.63) it shrinks by about $160. The total moves by 4.5% or 5.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 219,730 jobs in the Ann Arbor area. That makes it the 110th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.14% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 40% | $24.63 | $36.28 | $45.18 | $29.71 | 1.22 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $22.75 | $29.68 | $44.17 | $26.65 | 1.11 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $22.01 | $24.48 | $29.43 | $22.66 | 1.08 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.15 | |||||
How Ann Arbor 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 $2,650 to $2,900 across Ann Arbor and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor, MIthis page | $1,350 – $4,250 | $2,800 | |
| Detroit, MI45 miles | $1,400 – $4,450 | $2,900 | +5% |
| Toledo, OH50 miles | $1,350 – $4,250 | $2,800 | +1% |
| Lansing, MI50 miles | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | −2% |
| Flint, MI55 miles | $1,400 – $4,400 | $2,900 | +5% |
| Saginaw, MI75 miles | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,650 | −4% |
| Michigan (statewide) | $1,300 – $4,150 | $2,750 | −2% |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | −2% |
Across 300 US metros, Ann Arbor comes in at #91 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, Ann Arbor is 2% above the Michigan figure.
Other Michigan metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit, MI | 1,904,530 jobs | $1,400 – $4,450 | $2,900 | +5% |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 598,260 jobs | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | −9% |
| Lansing, MI | 217,180 jobs | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | −2% |
| Flint, MI | 135,040 jobs | $1,400 – $4,400 | $2,900 | +5% |
| Kalamazoo, MI | 121,790 jobs | $1,350 – $4,300 | $2,800 | +1% |
| Saginaw, MI | 80,000 jobs | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,650 | −4% |
Cities with a workforce like Ann Arbor's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Ann Arbor against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deltona, FL | 219,740 jobs | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | −10% |
| Lansing, MI | 217,180 jobs | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | −2% |
| Springfield, MO | 223,030 jobs | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | −10% |
| Santa Rosa, CA | 205,260 jobs | $1,450 – $4,650 | $3,050 | +9% |
What nearby projects cost in Ann Arbor
Because every project leans on different trades, Ann Arbor's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, metal roof runs +5% and attic insulation −5%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,500 – $13,000 | +4% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,100 – $33,600 | +5% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,500 – $25,600 | +1% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $610 – $2,150 | +2% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $960 – $3,800 | −5% |
Ann Arbor: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Ann Arbor 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
$1,350 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 $4,250
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $1,000 – $1,900 | $1,650 – $2,550 | $2,350 – $3,250 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,350 – $2,500 | $2,200 – $3,400 | $3,100 – $4,250 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $2,000 – $3,700 | $3,300 – $5,000 | $4,550 – $6,300 |
Climate in Ann Arbor: timing your gutters job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Ann Arbor Muni Ap (5 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 Ann Arbor (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.
Ann Arbor gets about 30 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, June and July (3.6 inches in June). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 1.9 and 2.1 inches. The station averages about 11 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 | 32 | 15 | 1.7 | Cold |
| Feb | 35 | 16 | 1.5 | Cold |
| Mar | 45 | 25 | 1.9 | Workable |
| Apr | 59 | 35 | 3.0 | Workable |
| May | 70 | 46 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 79 | 54 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Jul | 84 | 57 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Aug | 81 | 57 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Sep | 74 | 48 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 62 | 38 | 2.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 48 | 30 | 2.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 36 | 22 | 1.7 | Cold |
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Gutters in Ann Arbor: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Ann Arbor?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,350 to $4,250 in the Ann Arbor area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,200 to $3,400. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for gutters in Ann Arbor?
About $8.35 to $25.50 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 Ann Arbor or Detroit?
Detroit is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $2,900, which is 5% more than Ann Arbor ($2,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Ann Arbor?
About 43% at the midpoint, or $1,200 out of $2,800. Materials are 54% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 38%.
+What would average house (160 linear ft) cost in Ann Arbor?
$1,350 to $4,250. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Ann Arbor?
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 Ann Arbor area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Ann Arbor expensive for gutters compared with the rest of Michigan?
Ann Arbor is 2% above the Michigan statewide estimate ($2,750 at the midpoint). We cover 10 metros in Michigan; see the state page to compare them.
+What do sheet metal workers earn in Ann Arbor?
The BLS median is $36.28 an hour in the Ann Arbor area, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.63 to $45.18.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Ann Arbor?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,350 to $2,500 and premium work $3,100 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 Ann Arbor?
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 Ann Arbor
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.