Gutters cost in Billings, MT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (160 linear ft)
- $1,250 – $4,100
- Per linear ft
- $7.85 – $24.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −3%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #140
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for new gutters in the Billings area: $1,250 to $4,100 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 lands close to the US figure. Building materials run about 4% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 96.0).
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Billings, MT, standard level
$2,100 to $3,250
About $13 to $19.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 39% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,900 |
| Labor | $880 | $1,200 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $130 |
| Total | $2,100 | $3,250 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Billings, MT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $610 | $1,550 | $2,450 | 58% |
| Labor | $640 | $1,050 | $1,450 | 39% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $95 | $190 | 4% |
| Total | $1,250 | $2,650 | $4,100 | 100% |
Where the Billings 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 $30.04 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Billings is 1.00 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 39% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Billings is at 96.0 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,600 nationally becomes $1,550 here (midpoint, 160 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 93.5: $0 to $190.
The best months for gutters in Billings
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Billings Logan Intl Ap (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 Billings are March through November: 9 of 12. Outside them, January, February and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February 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.
Billings gets about 14 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 57 inches of snow. The wettest months are April, May and June (2.4 inches in May). Inside the workable window, August and November are the driest, at 0.9 and 0.6 inches. The station averages about 32 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 | 36 | 18 | 0.6 | Cold |
| Feb | 39 | 20 | 0.6 | Cold |
| Mar | 49 | 27 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Apr | 57 | 35 | 1.7 | Workable |
| May | 67 | 44 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 77 | 52 | 2.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 87 | 59 | 1.2 | Workable |
| Aug | 86 | 58 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Sep | 74 | 49 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 59 | 37 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Nov | 46 | 27 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Dec | 36 | 19 | 0.6 | Cold |
Why two Billings quotes can differ
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.
Material
Vinyl is $8-$12 per linear foot installed and aluminum $10-$20. Steel and copper run higher (HomeGuide).
Cost by quality level and size in Billings
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Billings. 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
$1,250 to $2,400
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$2,100 to $3,250
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$2,950 to $4,100
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $940 – $1,800 | $1,600 – $2,450 | $2,250 – $3,100 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,250 – $2,400 | $2,100 – $3,250 | $2,950 – $4,100 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $1,900 – $3,550 | $3,150 – $4,800 | $4,350 – $6,050 |
What nearby projects cost in Billings
Jobs that often go together with gutters are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Billings wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, French drain comes out highest (level) and roof replacement lowest (−4%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,850 – $11,900 | −4% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,750 – $31,200 | −4% |
| 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 | $990 – $3,950 | −2% |
Billings against nearby metros and the rest of Montana
Same job, same size (160 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Bozeman is the priciest of the group at $2,850. Rapid City is the cheapest at $2,500.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billings, MTthis page | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,650 | |
| Bozeman, MT115 miles | $1,350 – $4,350 | $2,850 | +7% |
| Idaho Falls, ID225 miles | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,550 | −4% |
| Missoula, MT275 miles | $1,300 – $4,150 | $2,750 | +2% |
| Logan, UT300 miles | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | −1% |
| Rapid City, SD305 miles | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,500 | −7% |
| Montana (statewide) | $1,300 – $4,150 | $2,700 | +1% |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | +3% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Billings ranks #140 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Billings is 1% below the Montana figure.
Elsewhere in Montana
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman, MT | 72,210 jobs | $1,350 – $4,350 | $2,850 | +7% |
| Missoula, MT | 67,070 jobs | $1,300 – $4,150 | $2,750 | +2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Billings against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable, MA | 94,110 jobs | $1,450 – $4,550 | $3,000 | +13% |
| Iowa City, IA | 93,760 jobs | $1,250 – $4,000 | $2,650 | −1% |
| Macon, GA | 95,030 jobs | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | −7% |
| Oshkosh, WI | 93,750 jobs | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,700 | +1% |
Who does the work: Billings 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 Billings the blend is 1.00.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 40% of the weighting: a median of $30.04 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $24.15 and $35.65 an hour. About 80 work in the metro. That is 8.5 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 $24.99 an hour, 6% below the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $23.09 and $31.76 an hour. About 80 work in the metro. That is 8.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 8.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $23.68 an hour, which is 5% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.42 and $28.31 an hour. BLS counts 830 of them working in the area, 88.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (sheet metal workers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $80 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $80. That is a swing of roughly 3.1% to 2.9% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Billings has 93,800 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 213th 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% | $24.15 | $30.04 | $35.65 | $29.71 | 1.01 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $23.09 | $24.99 | $31.76 | $26.65 | 0.94 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $21.42 | $23.68 | $28.31 | $22.66 | 1.05 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.00 | |||||
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Gutters in Billings: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Billings?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,250 to $4,100 in the Billings area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,100 to $3,250. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for gutters in Billings?
About $7.85 to $24.50 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $190 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $8 to $25.
+Is gutters cheaper in Billings or Bozeman?
Bozeman is 115 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $2,850, which is 7% more than Billings ($2,650). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Billings?
About 39% at the midpoint, or $1,050 out of $2,650. Materials are 58% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 38%.
+What would average house (160 linear ft) cost in Billings?
$1,250 to $4,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Billings?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $190 for fees in the Billings area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Billings expensive for gutters compared with the rest of Montana?
Billings is 1% below the Montana statewide estimate ($2,700 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Montana; see the state page to compare them.
+What do sheet metal workers earn in Billings?
The BLS median is $30.04 an hour in the Billings area, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.15 to $35.65.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Billings?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,250 to $2,400 and premium work $2,950 to $4,100. 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 Billings?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. August and November 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 Billings
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.