Gutters cost in Montana
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
- 3
What does it cost to install gutters in Montana? Plan on $1,300 to $4,150 for 160 linear ft. Wages (1.03x the US blend), materials (price index 96.0) and permit costs (94.6) put the state below the national midpoint by 1%.
Inside Montana, the metros we cover range from $2,650 (Billings) to $2,850 (Bozeman) 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 Montana (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 Montana
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $610 | $1,550 | $2,450 | 57% |
| Labor | $660 | $1,100 | $1,500 | 40% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $95 | $190 | 3% |
| Total | $1,300 | $2,700 | $4,150 | 100% |
What sheet metal workers and the other trades earn in Montana
Montana's labor line is priced from 3 trades, each compared with its US median wage. After weighting by each trade's share of the work, the state comes out at 1.03 times the national level.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 40% of the weighting: a median of $29.53 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $24.78 and $37.96 an hour. About 410 work in the state. That is 8.0 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 $28.38 an hour, 6% above the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $23.17 and $31.09 an hour. About 370 work in the state. 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 $23.96 an hour, which is 6% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $20.80 and $28.24 an hour. BLS counts 4,590 of them working in the state, 89.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for sheet metal workers ($37.96 an hour) would add about $120 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($24.78) would take off about $65. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 511,580 jobs across Montana (May 2025), which is 0.3% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 40% | $24.78 | $29.53 | $37.96 | $29.71 | 0.99 | state |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $23.17 | $28.38 | $31.09 | $26.65 | 1.06 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $20.80 | $23.96 | $28.24 | $22.66 | 1.06 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.03 | |||||
Which Montana city is cheapest for gutters?
2 of the 3 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $2,700, and the top-to-bottom gap is 7%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman, MT | $1,350 – $4,350 | $2,850 | +5% |
| Missoula, MT | $1,300 – $4,150 | $2,750 | +1% |
| Billings, MT | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,650 | −1% |
Why two Montana quotes can differ
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.
Other Montana jobs that often go with gutters
Each project weights the trades differently, so Montana's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, roof replacement is +2% and attic insulation −3%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,300 – $12,700 | +2% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $10,500 – $32,600 | +1% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,250 – $24,700 | −2% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $600 – $2,100 | level |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $980 – $3,900 | −3% |
Basic, standard or premium: Montana prices
Bands overlap on purpose, since a good standard job can cost as much as a light premium one. Below are the three bands for the default size, then a grid from small house (120 linear ft) to large house (240 linear ft).
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 | $3,150 – $4,850 | $4,450 – $6,100 |
How Montana compares with nearby states
Montana ranks 23 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. Montana sits at $2,700. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho | 270 miles away | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,600 | −5% |
| Utah | 400 miles away | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | −2% |
| Wyoming | 460 miles away | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,600 | −5% |
| Washington | 500 miles away | $1,500 – $4,800 | $3,150 | +17% |
| Colorado | 550 miles away | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,700 | −1% |
When Montana weather lets you install
Weather decides when exterior installation can happen, and Montana is not uniform. The table uses NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals from the weather station nearest each metro we cover, and counts the months that are neither cold nor hot enough to complicate the job.
Billings has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Montana at 9 months (March through November); Missoula has the shortest at 8 (March through October). Rainfall runs from 14 inches a year in Missoula to 20 inches in Bozeman.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billings | 18 | 87 | 14 | 9: March through November |
| Bozeman | 15 | 82 | 20 | 8: March through October |
| Missoula | 18 | 85 | 14 | 8: March through October |
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Gutters in Montana: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Montana?
$1,300 to $4,150 for 160 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Montana can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Montana is cheapest for gutters?
Billings at about $2,650 (midpoint, 160 linear ft). The priciest is Bozeman at $2,850.
+Is gutters cheaper in Montana 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 Montana?
About 40% ($1,100). Materials are 57%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.03x the national wage level.
+What do sheet metal workers earn in Montana?
The BLS statewide median is $29.53 an hour, against $29.71 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.78 to $37.96.
+Where does Montana rank for gutters costs?
23rd 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 Montana?
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 Montana?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Montana metros we cover, Billings has the most comfortable months (9 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 Montana
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.