Gutters cost in New Jersey
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (160 linear ft)
- $1,600 – $5,000
- Per linear ft
- $10 – $30
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +21%
- US $2,750
- Metros covered
- 3
What does it cost to install gutters in New Jersey? Plan on $1,600 to $5,000 for 160 linear ft. Wages (1.42x the US blend), materials (price index 107.1) and permit costs (108.8) put the state above the national midpoint by 21%.
Inside New Jersey, the metros we cover range from $3,200 (Atlantic City) to $3,300 (Vineland) 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 New Jersey (statewide), standard level
$2,600 to $4,000
About $16 to $24 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 45% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,300 | $2,100 |
| Labor | $1,250 | $1,700 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $150 |
| Total | $2,600 | $4,000 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in New Jersey
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $690 | $1,700 | $2,750 | 52% |
| Labor | $910 | $1,500 | $2,050 | 45% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $110 | $220 | 3% |
| Total | $1,600 | $3,300 | $5,000 | 100% |
New Jersey metro-by-metro prices
0 of the 3 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $3,300, and the top-to-bottom gap is 4%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vineland, NJ | $1,650 – $5,000 | $3,300 | level |
| Trenton, NJ | $1,600 – $4,950 | $3,250 | −1% |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $1,550 – $4,800 | $3,200 | −4% |
Gutters: what moves the price in New Jersey
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 New Jersey compares with nearby states
New Jersey ranks 2 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. New Jersey sits at $3,300. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | 60 miles away | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,700 | −19% |
| New York | 100 miles away | $1,450 – $4,700 | $3,050 | −7% |
| Pennsylvania | 100 miles away | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | −17% |
| Maryland | 110 miles away | $1,300 – $4,300 | $2,800 | −15% |
| Connecticut | 150 miles away | $1,400 – $4,450 | $2,950 | −11% |
Wages behind the New Jersey 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 1.42 for New Jersey.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 40%) the local median is $44.64 an hour, which is 50% above the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $28.07 and $57.63 an hour. BLS counts 2,790 of them working in the state, 6.5 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 $36.83 an hour, which is 38% above the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $23.88 and $47.96 an hour. BLS counts 1,860 of them working in the state, 4.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 8.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $30.80 an hour, 36% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.46 and $45.44 an hour. About 23,590 work in the state. That is 55.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for sheet metal workers ($57.63 an hour) would add about $180 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($28.07) would take off about $230. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 4,285,720 jobs across New Jersey (May 2025), which is 2.8% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 40% | $28.07 | $44.64 | $57.63 | $29.71 | 1.50 | state |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $23.88 | $36.83 | $47.96 | $26.65 | 1.38 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $22.46 | $30.80 | $45.44 | $22.66 | 1.36 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.42 | |||||
If you are planning more than one job in New Jersey
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide New Jersey wages and prices. Against national midpoints, French drain comes out highest (+27%) and attic insulation lowest (+9%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $7,900 – $15,500 | +26% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $13,500 – $40,100 | +26% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $9,500 – $28,500 | +13% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $760 – $2,650 | +27% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,100 – $4,350 | +9% |
New Jersey seasons and gutters
Season matters for gutters. For each New Jersey metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Vineland has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in New Jersey at 11 months (February through December); Trenton has the shortest at 9 (March through November). Rainfall runs from 43 inches a year in Vineland to 46 inches in Trenton.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton | 24 | 86 | 46 | 9: March through November |
| Atlantic City | 30 | 80 | 44 | 10: March through December |
| Vineland | 24 | 86 | 43 | 11: February through December |
Quality levels and sizes in New Jersey
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide New Jersey wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$1,600 to $2,950
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$2,600 to $4,000
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$3,650 to $5,000
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $1,200 – $2,250 | $2,000 – $3,050 | $2,750 – $3,800 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,600 – $2,950 | $2,600 – $4,000 | $3,650 – $5,000 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $2,400 – $4,400 | $3,900 – $5,900 | $5,400 – $7,400 |
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Gutters in New Jersey: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in New Jersey?
$1,600 to $5,000 for 160 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside New Jersey can sit above or below that.
+Which city in New Jersey is cheapest for gutters?
Atlantic City at about $3,200 (midpoint, 160 linear ft). The priciest is Vineland at $3,300.
+Is gutters cheaper in New Jersey than the US average?
It is 21% more expensive: $3,300 against $2,750 for 160 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in New Jersey?
About 45% ($1,500). Materials are 52%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.42x the national wage level.
+What do sheet metal workers earn in New Jersey?
The BLS statewide median is $44.64 an hour, against $29.71 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.07 to $57.63.
+Where does New Jersey rank for gutters costs?
2nd most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $3,300 for 160 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in New Jersey?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,600 to $2,950 and premium work $3,650 to $5,000. Basic means: vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story. Premium means: steel or copper, two stories, custom length.
+Does the season matter for gutters in New Jersey?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the New Jersey metros we cover, Vineland has the most comfortable months (11 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 New Jersey
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.