Gutters cost in Lincoln, NE
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (160 linear ft)
- $1,200 – $3,900
- Per linear ft
- $7.35 – $23
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #214
- 1 = most expensive
Lincoln homeowners pay roughly $1,200 to $3,900 to install gutters at 160 linear ft, or $7.35 to $23 per linear ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Lincoln is 8% lower. Sheet metal workers earn a median of $25.36 an hour in the Lincoln area, 15% below the US median of $29.71.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Lincoln, NE, 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 | $790 | $1,050 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $130 |
| Total | $2,000 | $3,050 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Lincoln, NE
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $600 | $1,500 | $2,400 | 60% |
| Labor | $570 | $930 | $1,300 | 37% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $90 | $180 | 4% |
| Total | $1,200 | $2,550 | $3,900 | 100% |
Where the Lincoln price comes from
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 3 trades: sheet metal workers at 40%, roofers at 30%, construction laborers at 30%. Weighted together, Lincoln wages are 0.89 times the national level. Labor makes up about 37% of the midpoint estimate (38% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Lincoln metro is 94.1 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 160 linear ft comes to $1,500, compared with $1,600 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (91.6) and land at $0 to $180.
Cost by quality level and size in Lincoln
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Lincoln wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$1,200 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 $3,900
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $880 – $1,700 | $1,500 – $2,350 | $2,150 – $2,950 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,200 – $2,250 | $2,000 – $3,050 | $2,800 – $3,900 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $1,750 – $3,350 | $2,950 – $4,550 | $4,150 – $5,750 |
What nearby projects cost in Lincoln
Because every project leans on different trades, Lincoln's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs +10% and metal roof −10%.
| 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 | $8,950 – $29,400 | −10% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,650 – $22,900 | −9% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $580 – $2,000 | −4% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,150 – $4,350 | +10% |
Lincoln against nearby metros and the rest of Nebraska
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Lincoln. Topeka comes closest at about $2,600.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln, NEthis page | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | |
| Omaha, NE55 miles | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,700 | +6% |
| Sioux City, IA120 miles | $1,250 – $4,000 | $2,650 | +4% |
| Topeka, KS135 miles | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,600 | +3% |
| Des Moines, IA170 miles | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | +5% |
| Kansas City, MO185 miles | $1,350 – $4,300 | $2,800 | +12% |
| Nebraska (statewide) | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | +3% |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | +8% |
Across 300 US metros, Lincoln comes in at #214 from the top. The priciest is San Francisco, CA at $3,450; the cheapest is Longview, TX at $2,350 (midpoints, 160 linear ft). Statewide, Lincoln is 3% below the Nebraska figure.
Other Nebraska metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE | 498,100 jobs | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,700 | +6% |
Cities with a workforce like Lincoln's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Lincoln against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| York, PA | 183,590 jobs | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | +8% |
| Asheville, NC | 180,620 jobs | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,600 | +2% |
| Tallahassee, FL | 186,160 jobs | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,450 | −2% |
| Davenport, IA | 180,450 jobs | $1,300 – $4,150 | $2,700 | +7% |
When to schedule gutters in Lincoln
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Lincoln Muni Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Lincoln (9 of 12 months). 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.
Lincoln gets about 29 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 26 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and August (4.9 inches in May). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 1.6 and 1.3 inches. The station averages about 42 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | 14 | 0.7 | Cold |
| Feb | 41 | 18 | 0.9 | Cold |
| Mar | 54 | 29 | 1.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 65 | 39 | 2.7 | Workable |
| May | 75 | 51 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 85 | 62 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Jul | 89 | 67 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Aug | 87 | 64 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Sep | 80 | 54 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Oct | 67 | 41 | 2.1 | Workable |
| Nov | 52 | 28 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Dec | 39 | 18 | 1.2 | Cold |
Gutters: what moves the price in Lincoln
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.
Local wages behind the labor line
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 3 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Lincoln is 0.89 times the national level.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 40%) the local median is $25.36 an hour, which is 15% below the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $18.77 and $31.67 an hour. BLS counts 50 of them working in the area, 2.7 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 $22.77 an hour, which is 15% below the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $19.06 and $25.00 an hour. BLS counts 400 of them working in the area, 21.9 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 $22.45 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $19.28 and $24.46 an hour. About 1,250 work in the metro. That is 68.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the sheet metal workers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($31.67 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $90. At the 25th percentile ($18.77) it shrinks by about $90. The total moves by 3.5% or 3.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 182,620 jobs in the Lincoln area. That makes it the 126th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.12% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 40% | $18.77 | $25.36 | $31.67 | $29.71 | 0.85 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $19.06 | $22.77 | $25.00 | $26.65 | 0.85 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $19.28 | $22.45 | $24.46 | $22.66 | 0.99 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.89 | |||||
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Gutters in Lincoln: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Lincoln?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,200 to $3,900 in the Lincoln 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 Lincoln?
About $7.35 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 Lincoln or Omaha?
Omaha is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $2,700, which is 6% more than Lincoln ($2,550). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Lincoln?
About 37% at the midpoint, or $930 out of $2,550. Materials are 60% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 38%.
+What would average house (160 linear ft) cost in Lincoln?
$1,200 to $3,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Lincoln?
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 Lincoln area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Lincoln expensive for gutters compared with the rest of Nebraska?
Lincoln is 3% below the Nebraska statewide estimate ($2,600 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in Nebraska; see the state page to compare them.
+What do sheet metal workers earn in Lincoln?
The BLS median is $25.36 an hour in the Lincoln area, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.77 to $31.67.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Lincoln?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,200 to $2,250 and premium work $2,800 to $3,900. 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 Lincoln?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. March 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 Lincoln
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.