Gutters cost in Duluth, MN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (160 linear ft)
- $1,450 – $4,550
- Per linear ft
- $9.20 – $27.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +10%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #35
- 1 = most expensive
New gutters in Duluth, MN usually costs $1,450 to $4,550 for 160 linear ft. That works out to about $9.20 to $27.50 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $270 more. Sheet metal workers earn a median of $41.65 an hour in the Duluth area, 40% above the US median of $29.71.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Duluth, MN, standard level
$2,400 to $3,650
About $14.50 to $22 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 46% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,900 |
| Labor | $1,200 | $1,600 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $120 |
| Total | $2,400 | $3,650 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Duluth, MN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $610 | $1,500 | $2,450 | 51% |
| Labor | $860 | $1,400 | $1,950 | 46% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $90 | $180 | 3% |
| Total | $1,450 | $3,000 | $4,550 | 100% |
What is behind the Duluth number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 3 trades: sheet metal workers at 40%, roofers at 30%, construction laborers at 30%. Weighted together, Duluth wages are 1.35 times the national level. Labor makes up about 46% of the midpoint estimate (38% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Duluth is at 95.3 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,600 nationally becomes $1,500 here (midpoint, 160 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 88.8: $0 to $180.
What local crews earn in Duluth
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 Duluth the blend is 1.35.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 40% of the weighting: a median of $41.65 an hour, 40% above the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $27.89 and $46.28 an hour. About 110 work in the metro. That is 8.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Roofers (47-2181), 30% of the weighting: a median of $35.03 an hour, 31% above the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $28.52 and $43.29 an hour. About 240 work in the metro. That is 19.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 8.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $29.49 an hour, which is 30% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $23.29 and $37.00 an hour. BLS counts 1,390 of them working in the area, 111.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (sheet metal workers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $65 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $190. That is a swing of roughly 6.4% to 2.2% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Duluth has 124,710 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 173rd 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% | $27.89 | $41.65 | $46.28 | $29.71 | 1.40 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $28.52 | $35.03 | $43.29 | $26.65 | 1.31 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $23.29 | $29.49 | $37.00 | $22.66 | 1.30 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.35 | |||||
Duluth weather and the gutters calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Duluth (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Duluth are April through October: 7 of 12. Outside them, January, February, March, November and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February, March, November 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.
Duluth gets about 31 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 90 inches of snow. The wettest months are June, July and August (4.4 inches in June). Inside the workable window, April and October are the driest, at 2.5 and 2.9 inches. The station averages about 2 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 | 20 | 2 | 0.9 | Cold |
| Feb | 25 | 6 | 1.0 | Cold |
| Mar | 36 | 18 | 1.5 | Cold |
| Apr | 49 | 30 | 2.5 | Workable |
| May | 63 | 41 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 72 | 50 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Jul | 78 | 56 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Aug | 76 | 55 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Sep | 67 | 47 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 53 | 36 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 37 | 23 | 2.0 | Cold |
| Dec | 25 | 10 | 1.5 | Cold |
Duluth against nearby metros and the rest of Minnesota
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than Duluth. Eau Claire is the lowest at about $2,800 (midpoint, 160 linear ft), 175 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth, MNthis page | $1,450 – $4,550 | $3,000 | |
| St. Cloud, MN155 miles | $1,400 – $4,450 | $2,950 | −3% |
| Minneapolis, MN160 miles | $1,500 – $4,700 | $3,100 | +2% |
| Eau Claire, WI175 miles | $1,350 – $4,250 | $2,800 | −8% |
| Wausau, WI210 miles | $1,350 – $4,250 | $2,800 | −7% |
| Fargo, ND215 miles | $1,350 – $4,300 | $2,850 | −6% |
| Minnesota (statewide) | $1,450 – $4,600 | $3,000 | level |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | −9% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Duluth ranks #35 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Duluth is 0% below the Minnesota figure.
Elsewhere in Minnesota
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis, MN | 1,951,650 jobs | $1,500 – $4,700 | $3,100 | +2% |
| Rochester, MN | 122,980 jobs | $1,350 – $4,350 | $2,850 | −5% |
| St. Cloud, MN | 103,920 jobs | $1,400 – $4,450 | $2,950 | −3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Duluth against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crestview, FL | 125,050 jobs | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,550 | −16% |
| Appleton, WI | 124,230 jobs | $1,400 – $4,350 | $2,900 | −4% |
| Norwich, CT | 126,450 jobs | $1,400 – $4,400 | $2,900 | −4% |
| Amarillo, TX | 123,930 jobs | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,450 | −19% |
Cost by quality level and size in Duluth
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Duluth. 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
$1,450 to $2,700
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$2,400 to $3,650
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$3,300 to $4,550
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $1,100 – $2,050 | $1,800 – $2,750 | $2,500 – $3,450 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,450 – $2,700 | $2,400 – $3,650 | $3,300 – $4,550 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $2,200 – $4,000 | $3,550 – $5,400 | $4,950 – $6,750 |
Gutters: what moves the price in Duluth
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).
What nearby projects cost in Duluth
Jobs that often go together with gutters are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Duluth wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, roof replacement comes out highest (+17%) and attic insulation lowest (+2%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $7,400 – $14,400 | +17% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $12,700 – $37,000 | +16% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,750 – $26,200 | +4% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $700 – $2,450 | +17% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,050 | +2% |
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Gutters in Duluth: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Duluth?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,450 to $4,550 in the Duluth area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,400 to $3,650. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for gutters in Duluth?
About $9.20 to $27.50 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $180 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $8 to $25.
+Is gutters cheaper in Duluth or St. Cloud?
St. Cloud is 155 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $2,950, which is 3% less than Duluth ($3,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Duluth?
About 46% at the midpoint, or $1,400 out of $3,000. Materials are 51% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 38%.
+What would average house (160 linear ft) cost in Duluth?
$1,450 to $4,550. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Duluth?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $180 for fees in the Duluth area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Duluth expensive for gutters compared with the rest of Minnesota?
Duluth is 0% below the Minnesota statewide estimate ($3,000 at the midpoint). We cover 4 metros in Minnesota; see the state page to compare them.
+What do sheet metal workers earn in Duluth?
The BLS median is $41.65 an hour in the Duluth area, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $27.89 to $46.28.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Duluth?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,450 to $2,700 and premium work $3,300 to $4,550. 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 Duluth?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through October. April and October 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 Duluth
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.