Gutters cost in Missouri
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (160 linear ft)
- $1,300 – $4,150
- Per linear ft
- $8 – $24.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −1%
- US $2,750
- Metros covered
- 6
What does it cost to install gutters in Missouri? Plan on $1,300 to $4,150 for 160 linear ft. Wages (1.04x the US blend), materials (price index 96.3) and permit costs (90.8) put the state below the national midpoint by 1%.
Inside Missouri, the metros we cover range from $2,400 (Joplin) to $2,900 (St. Louis) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Missouri (statewide), standard level
$2,150 to $3,300
About $13 to $19.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 40% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,900 |
| Labor | $910 | $1,250 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $130 |
| Total | $2,150 | $3,300 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Missouri
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $620 | $1,550 | $2,450 | 57% |
| Labor | $660 | $1,100 | $1,500 | 40% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $90 | $180 | 3% |
| Total | $1,300 | $2,700 | $4,150 | 100% |
Quality levels and sizes in Missouri
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Missouri wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$1,300 to $2,400
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 | $2,250 – $3,150 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,300 – $2,400 | $2,150 – $3,300 | $3,000 – $4,150 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $1,900 – $3,600 | $3,200 – $4,850 | $4,450 – $6,100 |
Missouri against its neighbors
Missouri ranks 22 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for gutters, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $3,400 and the cheapest Arkansas at $2,400, both for 160 linear ft at the midpoint. Missouri sits at $2,700. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 220 miles away | $1,250 – $4,000 | $2,650 | −3% |
| Arkansas | 230 miles away | $1,100 – $3,700 | $2,400 | −11% |
| Kansas | 250 miles away | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,600 | −5% |
| Nebraska | 270 miles away | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | −4% |
| Illinois | 310 miles away | $1,550 – $4,850 | $3,200 | +18% |
Which Missouri city is cheapest for gutters?
3 of the 6 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $2,700, and the top-to-bottom gap is 20%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (160 linear ft) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO | $1,400 – $4,400 | $2,900 | +7% |
| Jefferson City, MO | $1,400 – $4,350 | $2,850 | +5% |
| Kansas City, MO | $1,350 – $4,300 | $2,800 | +4% |
| Columbia, MO | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | −4% |
| Springfield, MO | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | −7% |
| Joplin, MO | $1,100 – $3,700 | $2,400 | −11% |
Missouri labor market for gutters
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 3 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 1.04 for Missouri.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 40%) the local median is $30.56 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $22.84 and $47.16 an hour. BLS counts 2,640 of them working in the state, 9.0 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 $23.35 an hour, which is 12% below the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $20.55 and $31.11 an hour. BLS counts 2,050 of them working in the state, 7.0 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 $27.28 an hour, 20% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.93 and $37.30 an hour. About 17,050 work in the state. That is 58.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for sheet metal workers ($47.16 an hour) would add about $230 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($22.84) would take off about $110. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 2,936,050 jobs across Missouri (May 2025), which is 1.9% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 40% | $22.84 | $30.56 | $47.16 | $29.71 | 1.03 | state |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $20.55 | $23.35 | $31.11 | $26.65 | 0.88 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $21.93 | $27.28 | $37.30 | $22.66 | 1.20 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.04 | |||||
Gutters: what moves the price in Missouri
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.
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.
When Missouri weather lets you install
Season matters for gutters. For each Missouri metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Springfield has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Missouri at 11 months (February through December); Kansas City has the shortest at 9 (February through June and August through November). Rainfall runs from 38 inches a year in Kansas City to 47 inches in Springfield.
We do not adjust prices by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. Timing is still worth raising when you collect bids.
| Metro | Jan avg low °F | Jul avg high °F | Precip (in/yr) | Comfortable months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | 25 | 90 | 44 | 10: February through June and August through December |
| Kansas City | 22 | 90 | 38 | 9: February through June and August through November |
| Springfield | 23 | 88 | 47 | 11: February through December |
| Columbia | 23 | 89 | 45 | 10: February through November |
| Joplin | 25 | 90 | 46 | 10: September through June |
| Jefferson City | 23 | 89 | 40 | 11: February through December |
Other Missouri jobs that often go with gutters
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Missouri wages and prices. Against national midpoints, French drain comes out highest (+4%) and roof replacement lowest (−6%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,700 – $11,700 | −6% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,600 – $30,900 | −5% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,500 – $25,600 | +1% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $620 – $2,200 | +4% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,100 | +3% |
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Gutters in Missouri: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Missouri?
$1,300 to $4,150 for 160 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Missouri can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Missouri is cheapest for gutters?
Joplin at about $2,400 (midpoint, 160 linear ft). The priciest is St. Louis at $2,900.
+Is gutters cheaper in Missouri than the US average?
It is 1% cheaper: $2,700 against $2,750 for 160 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Missouri?
About 40% ($1,100). Materials are 57%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.04x the national wage level.
+What do sheet metal workers earn in Missouri?
The BLS statewide median is $30.56 an hour, against $29.71 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.84 to $47.16.
+Where does Missouri rank for gutters costs?
22nd most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $2,700 for 160 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Missouri?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,300 to $2,400 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.
+Does the season matter for gutters in Missouri?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Missouri metros we cover, Springfield has the most comfortable months (11 of 12) based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Our prices do not change by month, so ask contractors whether they charge more or less in busy and slow seasons.
Gutters by city in Missouri
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.