Gutters cost in Atlantic City, NJ
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (160 linear ft)
- $1,550 – $4,800
- Per linear ft
- $9.70 – $29
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +16%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #12
- 1 = most expensive
Atlantic City homeowners pay roughly $1,550 to $4,800 to install gutters at 160 linear ft, or $9.70 to $29 per linear ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Atlantic City is 16% higher. Sheet metal workers earn a median of $48.30 an hour in the Atlantic City area, 63% above the US median of $29.71.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Atlantic City, NJ, standard level
$2,550 to $3,850
About $15.50 to $23 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 47% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,200 | $2,000 |
| Labor | $1,250 | $1,700 |
| Permits and fees | $60 | $140 |
| Total | $2,550 | $3,850 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Atlantic City, NJ
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $640 | $1,600 | $2,550 | 50% |
| Labor | $910 | $1,500 | $2,050 | 47% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $100 | $200 | 3% |
| Total | $1,550 | $3,200 | $4,800 | 100% |
Where the Atlantic City 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 $48.30 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Atlantic City is 1.42 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 47% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Atlantic City metro is 99.8 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 160 linear ft comes to $1,600, compared with $1,600 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (98.9) and land at $0 to $200.
Related projects, priced for Atlantic City
Because every project leans on different trades, Atlantic City's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, metal roof runs +24% and attic insulation −1%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $7,750 – $15,100 | +23% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $13,600 – $39,300 | +24% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,900 – $26,600 | +6% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $690 – $2,400 | +15% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $990 – $4,000 | −1% |
When to schedule gutters in Atlantic City
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Atlantic City (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through December is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Atlantic City (10 of 12 months). January and February have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January and February 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.
Atlantic City gets about 44 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are March, October and December (4.3 inches in March). Inside the workable window, May and June are the driest, at 3.1 and 3.2 inches. The station averages about 6 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 | 42 | 30 | 3.1 | Cold |
| Feb | 43 | 31 | 3.3 | Cold |
| Mar | 48 | 37 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 57 | 46 | 3.4 | Workable |
| May | 66 | 55 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Jun | 75 | 65 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 80 | 71 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Aug | 79 | 70 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Sep | 74 | 65 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Oct | 65 | 54 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 55 | 43 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 47 | 35 | 4.2 | Workable |
Specs and site conditions that change a Atlantic City bid
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).
Pick a size, pick a tier: gutters pricing in Atlantic City
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Atlantic City 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
$1,550 to $2,850
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$2,550 to $3,850
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$3,500 to $4,800
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $1,150 – $2,150 | $1,900 – $2,900 | $2,650 – $3,650 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,550 – $2,850 | $2,550 – $3,850 | $3,500 – $4,800 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $2,300 – $4,250 | $3,750 – $5,650 | $5,200 – $7,100 |
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 Atlantic City is 1.42 times the national level.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 40%) the local median is $48.30 an hour, which is 63% above the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $29.97 and $59.71 an hour. BLS counts 150 of them working in the area, 8.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 30%) the local median is $37.50 an hour, which is 41% above the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $24.77 and $47.96 an hour. BLS counts 90 of them working in the area, 5.3 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 $26.50 an hour, 17% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $20.00 and $35.67 an hour. About 1,140 work in the metro. That is 67.6 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 ($59.71 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $160. At the 25th percentile ($29.97) it shrinks by about $260. The total moves by 5.0% or 8.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 168,700 jobs in the Atlantic City-Hammonton area. That makes it the 139th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.11% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 40% | $29.97 | $48.30 | $59.71 | $29.71 | 1.63 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $24.77 | $37.50 | $47.96 | $26.65 | 1.41 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $20.00 | $26.50 | $35.67 | $22.66 | 1.17 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.42 | |||||
Atlantic City against nearby metros and the rest of New Jersey
Same job, same size (160 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Vineland is the priciest of the group at $3,300. Dover is the cheapest at $2,700.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City, NJthis page | $1,550 – $4,800 | $3,200 | |
| Vineland, NJ20 miles | $1,650 – $5,000 | $3,300 | +4% |
| Dover, DE45 miles | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,700 | −15% |
| Philadelphia, PA50 miles | $1,350 – $4,350 | $2,850 | −10% |
| Trenton, NJ70 miles | $1,600 – $4,950 | $3,250 | +3% |
| Lancaster, PA95 miles | $1,250 – $4,200 | $2,750 | −14% |
| New Jersey (statewide) | $1,600 – $5,000 | $3,300 | +4% |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | −14% |
Across 300 US metros, Atlantic City comes in at #12 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, Atlantic City is 4% below the New Jersey figure.
Other New Jersey metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton, NJ | 240,190 jobs | $1,600 – $4,950 | $3,250 | +3% |
| Vineland, NJ | 62,300 jobs | $1,650 – $5,000 | $3,300 | +4% |
Cities with a workforce like Atlantic City's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Atlantic City against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Collins, CO | 169,430 jobs | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,600 | −19% |
| Lubbock, TX | 166,780 jobs | $1,050 – $3,650 | $2,350 | −26% |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | 170,820 jobs | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,550 | −20% |
| Peoria, IL | 166,020 jobs | $1,500 – $4,550 | $3,000 | −5% |
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Gutters in Atlantic City: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Atlantic City?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,550 to $4,800 in the Atlantic City area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,550 to $3,850. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for gutters in Atlantic City?
About $9.70 to $29 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $200 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $8 to $25.
+Is gutters cheaper in Atlantic City or Vineland?
Vineland is 20 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $3,300, which is 4% more than Atlantic City ($3,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Atlantic City?
About 47% at the midpoint, or $1,500 out of $3,200. Materials are 50% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 38%.
+What would average house (160 linear ft) cost in Atlantic City?
$1,550 to $4,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Atlantic City?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $200 for fees in the Atlantic City area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Atlantic City expensive for gutters compared with the rest of New Jersey?
Atlantic City is 4% below the New Jersey statewide estimate ($3,300 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in New Jersey; see the state page to compare them.
+What do sheet metal workers earn in Atlantic City?
The BLS median is $48.30 an hour in the Atlantic City area, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $29.97 to $59.71.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Atlantic City?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,550 to $2,850 and premium work $3,500 to $4,800. 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 Atlantic City?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through December. May and June 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 Atlantic City
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.