Gutters cost in Minneapolis, MN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (160 linear ft)
- $1,500 – $4,700
- Per linear ft
- $9.20 – $28
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +12%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #19
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install gutters in Minneapolis, plan on $1,500 to $4,700 for 160 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $9.20 to $28 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 12% higher than the national one. Sheet metal workers earn a median of $35.08 an hour in the Minneapolis area, 18% above the US median of $29.71.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Minneapolis, MN, standard level
$2,450 to $3,700
About $15 to $22.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 43% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,250 | $2,050 |
| Labor | $1,100 | $1,550 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $150 |
| Total | $2,450 | $3,700 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Minneapolis, MN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $660 | $1,650 | $2,650 | 54% |
| Labor | $820 | $1,350 | $1,850 | 43% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $100 | $210 | 3% |
| Total | $1,500 | $3,100 | $4,700 | 100% |
Where the Minneapolis price comes from
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 $35.08 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Minneapolis is 1.27 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 43% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Minneapolis metro is 103.1 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 160 linear ft comes to $1,650, compared with $1,600 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (104.8) and land at $0 to $210.
Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis is 1.27 times the national level.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 40%) the local median is $35.08 an hour, which is 18% above the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $24.79 and $53.71 an hour. BLS counts 2,340 of them working in the area, 12.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 30%) the local median is $36.25 an hour, which is 36% above the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $27.34 and $46.87 an hour. BLS counts 1,250 of them working in the area, 6.4 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 $29.79 an hour, 31% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $24.17 and $40.14 an hour. About 17,330 work in the metro. That is 88.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of 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 ($53.71 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $260. At the 25th percentile ($24.79) it shrinks by about $140. The total moves by 8.5% or 4.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 1,951,650 jobs in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area. That makes it the 14th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 1.26% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 40% | $24.79 | $35.08 | $53.71 | $29.71 | 1.18 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $27.34 | $36.25 | $46.87 | $26.65 | 1.36 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $24.17 | $29.79 | $40.14 | $22.66 | 1.31 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.27 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Minneapolis
Because every project leans on different trades, Minneapolis's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, roof replacement runs +23% and attic insulation +10%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $7,700 – $15,200 | +23% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $12,800 – $38,100 | +19% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $9,550 – $28,700 | +14% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $740 – $2,600 | +23% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,100 – $4,350 | +10% |
Climate in Minneapolis: timing your gutters job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Lower St Anthony Falls (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
April through October is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Minneapolis (7 of 12 months). 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.
Minneapolis gets about 34 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (4.8 inches in June). Inside the workable window, April and October are the driest, at 3.3 and 3.0 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 | 22 | 8 | 0.9 | Cold |
| Feb | 27 | 12 | 0.9 | Cold |
| Mar | 40 | 24 | 1.6 | Cold |
| Apr | 55 | 36 | 3.3 | Workable |
| May | 69 | 49 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 79 | 59 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Jul | 83 | 64 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Aug | 80 | 62 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Sep | 72 | 54 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 56 | 41 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Nov | 40 | 27 | 1.7 | Cold |
| Dec | 27 | 15 | 1.3 | Cold |
How Minneapolis compares
Of the five closest metros, all are cheaper than Minneapolis. Eau Claire is the lowest at about $2,800 (midpoint, 160 linear ft), 100 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis, MNthis page | $1,500 – $4,700 | $3,100 | |
| St. Cloud, MN70 miles | $1,400 – $4,450 | $2,950 | −5% |
| Rochester, MN90 miles | $1,350 – $4,350 | $2,850 | −7% |
| Eau Claire, WI100 miles | $1,350 – $4,250 | $2,800 | −10% |
| La Crosse, WI145 miles | $1,350 – $4,300 | $2,800 | −8% |
| Duluth, MN160 miles | $1,450 – $4,550 | $3,000 | −2% |
| Minnesota (statewide) | $1,450 – $4,600 | $3,000 | −2% |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | −11% |
Across 300 US metros, Minneapolis comes in at #19 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, Minneapolis is 2% above the Minnesota figure.
Other Minnesota metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth, MN | 124,710 jobs | $1,450 – $4,550 | $3,000 | −2% |
| Rochester, MN | 122,980 jobs | $1,350 – $4,350 | $2,850 | −7% |
| St. Cloud, MN | 103,920 jobs | $1,400 – $4,450 | $2,950 | −5% |
Cities with a workforce like Minneapolis's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Minneapolis against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | 2,086,210 jobs | $1,600 – $4,950 | $3,250 | +6% |
| Detroit, MI | 1,904,530 jobs | $1,400 – $4,450 | $2,900 | −5% |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $1,650 – $5,200 | $3,450 | +12% |
| Riverside, CA | 1,716,760 jobs | $1,400 – $4,500 | $2,950 | −5% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Minneapolis bid
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).
Seamless
Seamless costs $3-$5+ more per linear foot than sectional, but has fewer places to leak.
Pick a size, pick a tier: gutters pricing in Minneapolis
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Minneapolis 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
$1,500 to $2,750
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$2,450 to $3,700
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$3,400 to $4,700
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $1,100 – $2,100 | $1,850 – $2,850 | $2,600 – $3,550 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,500 – $2,750 | $2,450 – $3,700 | $3,400 – $4,700 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $2,200 – $4,100 | $3,650 – $5,500 | $5,050 – $6,900 |
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Gutters in Minneapolis: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Minneapolis?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,500 to $4,700 in the Minneapolis area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,450 to $3,700. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for gutters in Minneapolis?
About $9.20 to $28 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $210 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $8 to $25.
+Is gutters cheaper in Minneapolis or St. Cloud?
St. Cloud is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $2,950, which is 5% less than Minneapolis ($3,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Minneapolis?
About 43% at the midpoint, or $1,350 out of $3,100. Materials are 54% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 38%.
+What would average house (160 linear ft) cost in Minneapolis?
$1,500 to $4,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Minneapolis?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $210 for fees in the Minneapolis area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Minneapolis expensive for gutters compared with the rest of Minnesota?
Minneapolis is 2% above 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 Minneapolis?
The BLS median is $35.08 an hour in the Minneapolis area, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.79 to $53.71.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Minneapolis?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,500 to $2,750 and premium work $3,400 to $4,700. 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 Minneapolis?
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 Minneapolis
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.