Gutters cost in Nebraska
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (160 linear ft)
- $1,200 – $4,000
- Per linear ft
- $7.65 – $24
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $2,750
- Metros covered
- 2
Across Nebraska, new gutters costs about $1,200 to $4,000 for 160 linear ft. Statewide, that midpoint is 5% below the US figure of $2,750. Sheet metal workers earn a median $30.98 an hour in Nebraska (US: $29.71).
Inside Nebraska, the metros we cover range from $2,550 (Lincoln) to $2,700 (Omaha) at the midpoint.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Nebraska (statewide), standard level
$2,050 to $3,150
About $12.50 to $19 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 39% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,850 |
| Labor | $850 | $1,150 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $130 |
| Total | $2,050 | $3,150 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Nebraska
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $600 | $1,500 | $2,400 | 58% |
| Labor | $620 | $1,000 | $1,400 | 39% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $90 | $180 | 3% |
| Total | $1,200 | $2,600 | $4,000 | 100% |
If you are planning more than one job in Nebraska
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Nebraska wages and prices. Against national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (+10%) and roof replacement lowest (−11%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,400 – $11,200 | −11% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,200 – $29,800 | −9% |
| 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 | $1,150 – $4,350 | +10% |
Gutters: what moves the price in Nebraska
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.
How Nebraska compares with nearby states
Nebraska ranks 32 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. Nebraska sits at $2,600. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 190 miles away | $1,250 – $4,000 | $2,650 | +1% |
| South Dakota | 220 miles away | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | −4% |
| Kansas | 220 miles away | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,600 | −1% |
| Missouri | 270 miles away | $1,300 – $4,150 | $2,700 | +4% |
| Minnesota | 320 miles away | $1,450 – $4,600 | $3,000 | +16% |
Quality levels and sizes in Nebraska
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Nebraska wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$1,200 to $2,350
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$2,050 to $3,150
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$2,900 to $4,000
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $920 – $1,750 | $1,550 – $2,400 | $2,200 – $3,050 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,200 – $2,350 | $2,050 – $3,150 | $2,900 – $4,000 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $1,850 – $3,450 | $3,050 – $4,650 | $4,250 – $5,900 |
When Nebraska weather lets you install
Season matters for gutters. For each Nebraska metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Every Nebraska metro on the list has 9 comfortable months, though rainfall ranges from 29 inches a year in Lincoln to 32 in Omaha.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | 15 | 88 | 32 | 9: March through November |
| Lincoln | 14 | 89 | 29 | 9: March through November |
Wages behind the Nebraska number
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 0.97 for Nebraska.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 40%) the local median is $30.98 an hour, which is 4% above the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $22.13 and $42.46 an hour. BLS counts 440 of them working in the state, 4.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 30%) the local median is $22.34 an hour, which is 16% below the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $19.03 and $26.75 an hour. BLS counts 1,730 of them working in the state, 16.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 8.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $22.72 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $19.38 and $26.71 an hour. About 8,530 work in the state. That is 83.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for sheet metal workers ($42.46 an hour) would add about $160 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($22.13) would take off about $120. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 1,024,370 jobs across Nebraska (May 2025), which is 0.7% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 40% | $22.13 | $30.98 | $42.46 | $29.71 | 1.04 | state |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $19.03 | $22.34 | $26.75 | $26.65 | 0.84 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $19.38 | $22.72 | $26.71 | $22.66 | 1.00 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.97 | |||||
Nebraska metro-by-metro prices
1 of the 2 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $2,600, and the top-to-bottom gap is 6%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,700 | +3% |
| Lincoln, NE | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | −3% |
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Gutters in Nebraska: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Nebraska?
$1,200 to $4,000 for 160 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Nebraska can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Nebraska is cheapest for gutters?
Lincoln at about $2,550 (midpoint, 160 linear ft). The priciest is Omaha at $2,700.
+Is gutters cheaper in Nebraska than the US average?
It is 5% cheaper: $2,600 against $2,750 for 160 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Nebraska?
About 39% ($1,000). Materials are 58%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.97x the national wage level.
+What do sheet metal workers earn in Nebraska?
The BLS statewide median is $30.98 an hour, against $29.71 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.13 to $42.46.
+Where does Nebraska rank for gutters costs?
32nd most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $2,600 for 160 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Nebraska?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,200 to $2,350 and premium work $2,900 to $4,000. Basic means: vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story. Premium means: steel or copper, two stories, custom length.
+Does the season matter for gutters in Nebraska?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Nebraska metros we cover, Omaha 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 Nebraska
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.