Gutters cost in New Mexico
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (160 linear ft)
- $1,150 – $3,900
- Per linear ft
- $7.25 – $23
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $2,750
- Metros covered
- 3
Across New Mexico, new gutters costs about $1,150 to $3,900 for 160 linear ft. Statewide, that midpoint is 8% below the US figure of $2,750. Sheet metal workers earn a median $27.27 an hour in New Mexico (US: $29.71).
Inside New Mexico, the metros we cover range from $2,500 (Las Cruces) to $2,550 (Santa Fe) 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 Mexico (statewide), standard level
$2,000 to $3,050
About $12 to $18.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 35% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,900 |
| Labor | $750 | $1,050 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $130 |
| Total | $2,000 | $3,050 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in New Mexico
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $620 | $1,550 | $2,450 | 61% |
| Labor | $550 | $890 | $1,250 | 35% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $90 | $180 | 4% |
| Total | $1,150 | $2,500 | $3,900 | 100% |
How New Mexico compares with nearby states
New Mexico ranks 45 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 Mexico sits at $2,500. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 340 miles away | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,700 | +6% |
| Arizona | 340 miles away | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,550 | +1% |
| Wyoming | 460 miles away | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,600 | +2% |
| Utah | 520 miles away | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | +5% |
| Oklahoma | 540 miles away | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | +1% |
Other New Mexico jobs that often go with gutters
Each project weights the trades differently, so New Mexico's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, attic insulation is −4% and roof replacement −13%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,200 – $11,000 | −13% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,750 – $29,200 | −11% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,950 – $23,800 | −6% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $540 – $1,900 | −9% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $960 – $3,850 | −4% |
Why two New Mexico quotes can differ
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.
When New Mexico weather lets you install
Weather decides when exterior installation can happen, and New Mexico is not uniform. The table uses NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals from the weather station nearest each metro we cover, and counts the months that are neither cold nor hot enough to complicate the job.
Albuquerque has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in New Mexico at 10 months (August through May); Las Cruces has the shortest at 9 (September through May). Rainfall runs from 9 inches a year in Albuquerque to 13 inches in Santa Fe.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | 26 | 91 | 9 | 10: August through May |
| Las Cruces | 30 | 96 | 9 | 9: September through May |
| Santa Fe | 18 | 86 | 13 | 10: February through November |
What sheet metal workers and the other trades earn in New Mexico
New Mexico's labor line is priced from 3 trades, each compared with its US median wage. After weighting by each trade's share of the work, the state comes out at 0.86 times the national level.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 40% of the weighting: a median of $27.27 an hour, 8% below the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $20.00 and $38.05 an hour. About 640 work in the state. That is 7.3 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 $21.78 an hour, 18% below the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $18.49 and $26.94 an hour. About 1,160 work in the state. That is 13.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 8.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $18.46 an hour, which is 19% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.07 and $22.26 an hour. BLS counts 12,470 of them working in the state, 143.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for sheet metal workers ($38.05 an hour) would add about $150 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($20.00) would take off about $100. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 870,970 jobs across New Mexico (May 2025), which is 0.6% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 40% | $20.00 | $27.27 | $38.05 | $29.71 | 0.92 | state |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $18.49 | $21.78 | $26.94 | $26.65 | 0.82 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $17.07 | $18.46 | $22.26 | $22.66 | 0.81 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.86 | |||||
Which New Mexico city is cheapest for gutters?
2 of the 3 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $2,500, and the top-to-bottom gap is 3%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe, NM | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | +1% |
| Albuquerque, NM | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | +1% |
| Las Cruces, NM | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,500 | −2% |
Basic, standard or premium: New Mexico prices
Bands overlap on purpose, since a good standard job can cost as much as a light premium one. Below are the three bands for the default size, then a grid from small house (120 linear ft) to large house (240 linear ft).
Basic
$1,150 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) | $870 – $1,700 | $1,500 – $2,350 | $2,100 – $2,950 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,150 – $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 |
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Gutters in New Mexico: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in New Mexico?
$1,150 to $3,900 for 160 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside New Mexico can sit above or below that.
+Which city in New Mexico is cheapest for gutters?
Las Cruces at about $2,500 (midpoint, 160 linear ft). The priciest is Santa Fe at $2,550.
+Is gutters cheaper in New Mexico than the US average?
It is 8% cheaper: $2,500 against $2,750 for 160 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in New Mexico?
About 35% ($890). Materials are 61%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.86x the national wage level.
+What do sheet metal workers earn in New Mexico?
The BLS statewide median is $27.27 an hour, against $29.71 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.00 to $38.05.
+Where does New Mexico rank for gutters costs?
45th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $2,500 for 160 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in New Mexico?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,150 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.
+Does the season matter for gutters in New Mexico?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the New Mexico metros we cover, Albuquerque has the most comfortable months (10 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 Mexico
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.