Gutters cost in Bozeman, MT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (160 linear ft)
- $1,350 – $4,350
- Per linear ft
- $8.50 – $26
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +4%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #71
- 1 = most expensive
New gutters in Bozeman, MT usually costs $1,350 to $4,350 for 160 linear ft. That works out to about $8.50 to $26 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $110 more. Sheet metal workers earn a median of $34.75 an hour in the Bozeman area, 17% above the US median of $29.71.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Bozeman, MT, standard level
$2,250 to $3,450
About $13.50 to $20.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 43% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,900 |
| Labor | $1,050 | $1,400 |
| Permits and fees | $60 | $140 |
| Total | $2,250 | $3,450 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Bozeman, MT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $610 | $1,550 | $2,450 | 54% |
| Labor | $750 | $1,200 | $1,700 | 43% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $100 | $210 | 4% |
| Total | $1,350 | $2,850 | $4,350 | 100% |
Where the Bozeman price comes from
Labor is 43% 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 Bozeman the blended ratio comes out at 1.17.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Bozeman 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 102.5: $0 to $210.
Gutters: what moves the price in Bozeman
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.
Bozeman 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. Idaho Falls is the cheapest at $2,550.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman, MTthis page | $1,350 – $4,350 | $2,850 | |
| Billings, MT115 miles | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,650 | −6% |
| Idaho Falls, ID145 miles | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,550 | −10% |
| Missoula, MT185 miles | $1,300 – $4,150 | $2,750 | −4% |
| Logan, UT255 miles | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | −8% |
| Boise, ID300 miles | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,650 | −6% |
| Montana (statewide) | $1,300 – $4,150 | $2,700 | −5% |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | −4% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Bozeman ranks #71 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Bozeman is 5% above the Montana figure.
Elsewhere in Montana
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billings, MT | 93,800 jobs | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,650 | −6% |
| Missoula, MT | 67,070 jobs | $1,300 – $4,150 | $2,750 | −4% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Bozeman against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor, ME | 72,270 jobs | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | −8% |
| Redding, CA | 71,550 jobs | $1,450 – $4,600 | $3,000 | +6% |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 72,280 jobs | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | −8% |
| Bismarck, ND | 71,270 jobs | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,650 | −6% |
What local crews earn in Bozeman
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 Bozeman the blend is 1.17.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 40% of the weighting: a median of $34.75 an hour, 17% above the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $29.81 and $36.52 an hour. About 50 work in the metro. That is 6.9 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 $30.56 an hour, 15% above the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $24.86 and $34.45 an hour. About 40 work in the metro. That is 5.5 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 $26.77 an hour, which is 18% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $24.06 and $29.16 an hour. BLS counts 790 of them working in the area, 109.4 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 $25 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $70. That is a swing of roughly 2.4% to 0.9% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Bozeman has 72,210 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 256th 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% | $29.81 | $34.75 | $36.52 | $29.71 | 1.17 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $24.86 | $30.56 | $34.45 | $26.65 | 1.15 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $24.06 | $26.77 | $29.16 | $22.66 | 1.18 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.17 | |||||
What nearby projects cost in Bozeman
Jobs that often go together with gutters are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Bozeman wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, roof replacement comes out highest (+8%) and attic insulation lowest (−2%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,700 – $13,400 | +8% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,300 – $34,300 | +7% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,600 – $25,800 | +2% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $630 – $2,200 | +5% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $990 – $3,900 | −2% |
Bozeman weather and the gutters calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Bozeman Montana State Univ (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 Bozeman are March through October: 8 of 12. Outside them, January, February, November and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February, 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.
Bozeman gets about 20 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 91 inches of snow. The wettest months are April, May and June (3.3 inches in June). Inside the workable window, July and August are the driest, at 1.3 and 1.3 inches. The station averages about 12 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 | 34 | 15 | 0.9 | Cold |
| Feb | 37 | 17 | 0.8 | Cold |
| Mar | 46 | 24 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Apr | 55 | 31 | 2.5 | Workable |
| May | 63 | 39 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 72 | 46 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 82 | 52 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Aug | 81 | 50 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Sep | 71 | 42 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 57 | 32 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 42 | 22 | 1.3 | Cold |
| Dec | 33 | 15 | 1.0 | Cold |
Cost by quality level and size in Bozeman
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Bozeman. 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
$1,350 to $2,550
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$2,250 to $3,450
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$3,150 to $4,350
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $1,000 – $1,950 | $1,700 – $2,600 | $2,400 – $3,300 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,350 – $2,550 | $2,250 – $3,450 | $3,150 – $4,350 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $2,050 – $3,800 | $3,350 – $5,100 | $4,650 – $6,400 |
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Gutters in Bozeman: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Bozeman?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,350 to $4,350 in the Bozeman area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,250 to $3,450. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for gutters in Bozeman?
About $8.50 to $26 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $210 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $8 to $25.
+Is gutters cheaper in Bozeman or Billings?
Billings is 115 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $2,650, which is 6% less than Bozeman ($2,850). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Bozeman?
About 43% at the midpoint, or $1,200 out of $2,850. Materials are 54% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 38%.
+What would average house (160 linear ft) cost in Bozeman?
$1,350 to $4,350. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Bozeman?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $210 for fees in the Bozeman area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Bozeman expensive for gutters compared with the rest of Montana?
Bozeman is 5% above 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 Bozeman?
The BLS median is $34.75 an hour in the Bozeman area, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $29.81 to $36.52.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Bozeman?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,350 to $2,550 and premium work $3,150 to $4,350. 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 Bozeman?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through October. July and August 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 Bozeman
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.