Gutters cost in Springfield, MO
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (160 linear ft)
- $1,150 – $3,850
- Per linear ft
- $7.30 – $23
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #223
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for new gutters in the Springfield area: $1,150 to $3,850 for 160 linear ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 8% lower than the US figure. Sheet metal workers earn a median of $24.12 an hour in the Springfield area, 19% below the US median of $29.71.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Springfield, MO, standard level
$2,000 to $3,050
About $12 to $18.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 37% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,850 |
| Labor | $780 | $1,050 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $120 |
| Total | $2,000 | $3,050 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Springfield, MO
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $600 | $1,500 | $2,400 | 60% |
| Labor | $570 | $920 | $1,250 | 37% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $90 | $180 | 4% |
| Total | $1,150 | $2,500 | $3,850 | 100% |
Where the Springfield price comes from
Labor is 37% 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 Springfield the blended ratio comes out at 0.88.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Springfield is at 94.2 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 88.6: $0 to $180.
Pick a size, pick a tier: gutters pricing in Springfield
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Springfield. 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
$1,150 to $2,250
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$2,000 to $3,050
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$2,800 to $3,850
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $880 – $1,700 | $1,500 – $2,300 | $2,100 – $2,950 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,150 – $2,250 | $2,000 – $3,050 | $2,800 – $3,850 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $1,750 – $3,350 | $2,950 – $4,500 | $4,100 – $5,700 |
What nearby projects cost in Springfield
Jobs that often go together with gutters are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Springfield wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, French drain comes out highest (−4%) and metal roof lowest (−10%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,450 – $11,300 | −10% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,900 – $29,300 | −10% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,750 – $23,200 | −8% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $580 – $2,000 | −4% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $960 – $3,800 | −5% |
The best months for gutters in Springfield
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Springfield Wbo (in the city). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Springfield are February through December: 11 of 12. Outside them, January has an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January 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.
Springfield gets about 47 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are April, May and June (6.0 inches in May). Inside the workable window, February and December are the driest, at 2.4 and 2.6 inches. The station averages about 38 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 | 43 | 23 | 2.4 | Cold |
| Feb | 48 | 26 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Mar | 58 | 35 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 67 | 44 | 5.2 | Workable |
| May | 75 | 56 | 6.0 | Workable |
| Jun | 84 | 64 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 88 | 68 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Aug | 88 | 67 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Sep | 81 | 58 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 69 | 46 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 57 | 35 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Dec | 46 | 27 | 2.6 | Workable |
Gutters: what moves the price in Springfield
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.
Who does the work: Springfield trade wages
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 Springfield the blend is 0.88.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 40% of the weighting: a median of $24.12 an hour, 19% below the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $22.60 and $35.62 an hour. About 230 work in the metro. That is 10.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Roofers (47-2181), 30% of the weighting: a median of $22.70 an hour, 15% below the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $18.76 and $28.21 an hour. About 160 work in the metro. That is 7.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 8.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $23.00 an hour, which is in line with the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $19.26 and $28.96 an hour. BLS counts 1,020 of them working in the area, 45.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (sheet metal workers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $160 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $20. That is a swing of roughly 0.8% to 6.4% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Springfield has 223,030 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 108th 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% | $22.60 | $24.12 | $35.62 | $29.71 | 0.81 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $18.76 | $22.70 | $28.21 | $26.65 | 0.85 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $19.26 | $23.00 | $28.96 | $22.66 | 1.02 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.88 | |||||
Is Springfield cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (160 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Jefferson City is the priciest of the group at $2,850. Joplin is the cheapest at $2,400.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield, MOthis page | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | |
| Joplin, MO75 miles | $1,100 – $3,700 | $2,400 | −4% |
| Fayetteville, AR100 miles | $1,100 – $3,750 | $2,400 | −4% |
| Jefferson City, MO105 miles | $1,400 – $4,350 | $2,850 | +13% |
| Columbia, MO115 miles | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | +3% |
| Kansas City, MO130 miles | $1,350 – $4,300 | $2,800 | +12% |
| Missouri (statewide) | $1,300 – $4,150 | $2,700 | +8% |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | +9% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Springfield ranks #223 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Springfield is 7% below the Missouri figure.
Elsewhere in Missouri
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO | 1,341,320 jobs | $1,400 – $4,400 | $2,900 | +15% |
| Kansas City, MO | 1,096,110 jobs | $1,350 – $4,300 | $2,800 | +12% |
| Columbia, MO | 107,680 jobs | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | +3% |
| Joplin, MO | 87,190 jobs | $1,100 – $3,700 | $2,400 | −4% |
| Jefferson City, MO | 80,220 jobs | $1,400 – $4,350 | $2,850 | +13% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Springfield against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Wayne, IN | 225,520 jobs | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | +4% |
| Deltona, FL | 219,740 jobs | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | level |
| Augusta, GA | 231,930 jobs | $1,100 – $3,800 | $2,450 | −3% |
| Ann Arbor, MI | 219,730 jobs | $1,350 – $4,250 | $2,800 | +11% |
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Gutters in Springfield: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Springfield?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,150 to $3,850 in the Springfield area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,000 to $3,050. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for gutters in Springfield?
About $7.30 to $23 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 Springfield or Joplin?
Joplin is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $2,400, which is 4% less than Springfield ($2,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Springfield?
About 37% at the midpoint, or $920 out of $2,500. Materials are 60% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 38%.
+What would average house (160 linear ft) cost in Springfield?
$1,150 to $3,850. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Springfield?
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 Springfield area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Springfield expensive for gutters compared with the rest of Missouri?
Springfield is 7% below the Missouri statewide estimate ($2,700 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Missouri; see the state page to compare them.
+What do sheet metal workers earn in Springfield?
The BLS median is $24.12 an hour in the Springfield area, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.60 to $35.62.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Springfield?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,150 to $2,250 and premium work $2,800 to $3,850. 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 Springfield?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through December. February and December 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 Springfield
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.