Gutters cost in St. Cloud, MN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (160 linear ft)
- $1,400 – $4,450
- Per linear ft
- $8.90 – $26.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +7%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #54
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install gutters in St. Cloud, plan on $1,400 to $4,450 for 160 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $8.90 to $26.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 7% higher than the national one. Sheet metal workers earn a median of $35.08 an hour in the St. Cloud area, 18% above the US median of $29.71.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in St. Cloud, MN, standard level
$2,350 to $3,550
About $14 to $21.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 45% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,900 |
| Labor | $1,100 | $1,500 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $120 |
| Total | $2,350 | $3,550 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in St. Cloud, MN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $610 | $1,550 | $2,450 | 52% |
| Labor | $810 | $1,300 | $1,850 | 45% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $90 | $180 | 3% |
| Total | $1,400 | $2,950 | $4,450 | 100% |
Why St. Cloud 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 $35.08 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for St. Cloud is 1.27 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 45% of the total. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Minnesota statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the St. Cloud metro is 95.4 (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 (87.6) and land at $0 to $180.
Data note: 40% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in St. Cloud. The wage table below marks each row.
St. Cloud: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for St. Cloud 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 $4,450
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 – $4,450 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $2,150 – $3,900 | $3,450 – $5,250 | $4,800 – $6,600 |
St. Cloud 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 St. Cloud is 1.27 times the national level.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211) carry 40% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the St. Cloud metro, so we used the Minnesota statewide median: $35.08 an hour against $29.71 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $24.79 and $51.38 an hour.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 30%) the local median is $38.10 an hour, which is 43% above the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $27.86 and $44.05 an hour. BLS counts 130 of them working in the area, 12.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 8.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $27.80 an hour, 23% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $23.11 and $36.92 an hour. About 1,470 work in the metro. That is 141.5 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 ($51.38 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $230. At the 25th percentile ($24.79) it shrinks by about $140. The total moves by 7.8% or 4.9%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 103,920 jobs in the St. Cloud area. That makes it the 197th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.07% 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 | $51.38 | $29.71 | 1.18 | state |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $27.86 | $38.10 | $44.05 | $26.65 | 1.43 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $23.11 | $27.80 | $36.92 | $22.66 | 1.23 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.27 | |||||
Climate in St. Cloud: timing your gutters job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for St Cloud Rgnl Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
April through October is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in St. Cloud (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.
St. Cloud gets about 28 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 48 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and August (4.0 inches in August). Inside the workable window, April and October are the driest, at 2.6 and 2.6 inches. The station averages about 9 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 | 21 | 3 | 0.7 | Cold |
| Feb | 26 | 7 | 0.8 | Cold |
| Mar | 39 | 20 | 1.6 | Cold |
| Apr | 54 | 32 | 2.6 | Workable |
| May | 68 | 45 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 77 | 55 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Jul | 82 | 59 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Aug | 79 | 56 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 71 | 48 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 56 | 36 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 39 | 23 | 1.4 | Cold |
| Dec | 26 | 10 | 0.9 | Cold |
Specs and site conditions that change a St. Cloud 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.
Is St. Cloud cheap or dear? The local comparison
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 $2,800 to $3,100 across St. Cloud and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Cloud, MNthis page | $1,400 – $4,450 | $2,950 | |
| Minneapolis, MN70 miles | $1,500 – $4,700 | $3,100 | +5% |
| Fargo, ND150 miles | $1,350 – $4,300 | $2,850 | −3% |
| Rochester, MN155 miles | $1,350 – $4,350 | $2,850 | −3% |
| Duluth, MN155 miles | $1,450 – $4,550 | $3,000 | +3% |
| Eau Claire, WI160 miles | $1,350 – $4,250 | $2,800 | −5% |
| Minnesota (statewide) | $1,450 – $4,600 | $3,000 | +3% |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | −7% |
Across 300 US metros, St. Cloud comes in at #54 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, St. Cloud is 3% below the Minnesota figure.
Other Minnesota metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis, MN | 1,951,650 jobs | $1,500 – $4,700 | $3,100 | +5% |
| Duluth, MN | 124,710 jobs | $1,450 – $4,550 | $3,000 | +3% |
| Rochester, MN | 122,980 jobs | $1,350 – $4,350 | $2,850 | −3% |
Cities with a workforce like St. Cloud's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is St. Cloud against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champaign, IL | 105,500 jobs | $1,450 – $4,450 | $2,950 | level |
| Gainesville, GA | 103,870 jobs | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,500 | −16% |
| Hagerstown, MD | 107,170 jobs | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,650 | −9% |
| Charleston, WV | 103,450 jobs | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,700 | −8% |
Related projects, priced for St. Cloud
Because every project leans on different trades, St. Cloud's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, roof replacement runs +22% and attic insulation +2%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $7,750 – $15,000 | +22% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $12,900 – $37,500 | +18% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,550 – $25,700 | +2% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $690 – $2,450 | +16% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,050 | +2% |
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Gutters in St. Cloud: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in St. Cloud?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,400 to $4,450 in the St. Cloud 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 St. Cloud?
About $8.90 to $26.50 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 St. Cloud or Minneapolis?
Minneapolis is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $3,100, which is 5% more than St. Cloud ($2,950). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in St. Cloud?
About 45% at the midpoint, or $1,300 out of $2,950. Materials are 52% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 38%.
+What would average house (160 linear ft) cost in St. Cloud?
$1,400 to $4,450. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in St. Cloud?
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 St. Cloud area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is St. Cloud expensive for gutters compared with the rest of Minnesota?
St. Cloud is 3% 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 St. Cloud?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $35.08 an hour, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.79 to $51.38.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in St. Cloud?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,400 to $2,650 and premium work $3,250 to $4,450. 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 St. Cloud?
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 St. Cloud
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.