Gutters cost in Albuquerque, NM
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 – $23.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #193
- 1 = most expensive
New gutters in Albuquerque, NM usually costs $1,200 to $3,900 for 160 linear ft. That works out to about $7.35 to $23.50 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $190 less. Sheet metal workers earn a median of $27.90 an hour in the Albuquerque area, 6% below the US median of $29.71.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Albuquerque, NM, standard level
$2,000 to $3,100
About $12 to $18.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 36% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,900 |
| Labor | $780 | $1,050 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $130 |
| Total | $2,000 | $3,100 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Albuquerque, NM
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $620 | $1,550 | $2,450 | 60% |
| Labor | $560 | $920 | $1,250 | 36% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $95 | $190 | 4% |
| Total | $1,200 | $2,550 | $3,900 | 100% |
Why Albuquerque prices look the way they do
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, Albuquerque wages are 0.88 times the national level. Labor makes up about 36% of the midpoint estimate (38% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Albuquerque is at 96.1 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,600 nationally becomes $1,550 here (midpoint, 160 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 95.5: $0 to $190.
How Albuquerque compares
Same job, same size (160 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Santa Fe is the priciest of the group at $2,550. El Paso is the cheapest at $2,350.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NMthis page | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | |
| Santa Fe, NM40 miles | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | level |
| Las Cruces, NM195 miles | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,500 | −3% |
| Pueblo, CO235 miles | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,500 | −1% |
| El Paso, TX255 miles | $1,100 – $3,650 | $2,350 | −7% |
| Amarillo, TX255 miles | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,450 | −4% |
| New Mexico (statewide) | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,500 | −1% |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | +7% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Albuquerque ranks #193 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Albuquerque is 1% above the New Mexico figure.
Elsewhere in New Mexico
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Cruces, NM | 80,000 jobs | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,500 | −3% |
| Santa Fe, NM | 61,770 jobs | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Albuquerque against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $1,350 – $4,300 | $2,800 | +11% |
| Bridgeport, CT | 404,180 jobs | $1,500 – $4,650 | $3,050 | +20% |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 409,690 jobs | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,500 | −3% |
| Des Moines, IA | 404,130 jobs | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | +4% |
Albuquerque weather and the gutters calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Albuquerque Intl Ap (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Albuquerque are August through May: 10 of 12. Outside them, June and July have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Albuquerque gets about 9 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 8 inches of snow. The wettest months are July, August and September (1.6 inches in July). Inside the workable window, January and February are the driest, at 0.4 and 0.4 inches. The station averages about 64 days a year at 90°F or above.
We do not adjust the estimate by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. It is still worth asking contractors whether an off-peak start date changes their bid.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48 | 26 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Feb | 54 | 30 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Mar | 63 | 36 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Apr | 70 | 43 | 0.5 | Workable |
| May | 80 | 52 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 90 | 62 | 0.6 | Hot |
| Jul | 91 | 67 | 1.6 | Hot |
| Aug | 89 | 65 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Sep | 83 | 58 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 71 | 46 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 57 | 34 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Dec | 47 | 27 | 0.5 | Workable |
What local crews earn in Albuquerque
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 3 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Albuquerque the blend is 0.88.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 40% of the weighting: a median of $27.90 an hour, 6% below the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $20.00 and $38.05 an hour. About 420 work in the metro. That is 10.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Roofers (47-2181), 30% of the weighting: a median of $22.01 an hour, 17% below the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $18.95 and $27.96 an hour. About 710 work in the metro. That is 17.5 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 $19.44 an hour, which is 14% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.40 and $23.09 an hour. BLS counts 4,140 of them working in the area, 102.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (sheet metal workers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $140 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $110. That is a swing of roughly 4.3% to 5.6% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Albuquerque has 404,700 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 62nd by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 40% | $20.00 | $27.90 | $38.05 | $29.71 | 0.94 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $18.95 | $22.01 | $27.96 | $26.65 | 0.83 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $17.40 | $19.44 | $23.09 | $22.66 | 0.86 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.88 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Albuquerque
Jobs that often go together with gutters are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Albuquerque wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (−4%) and roof replacement lowest (−12%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,300 – $11,100 | −12% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,900 – $29,500 | −10% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,000 – $24,000 | −5% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $550 – $1,900 | −9% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $960 – $3,850 | −4% |
Gutters: what moves the price in Albuquerque
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.
Cost by quality level and size in Albuquerque
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Albuquerque. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from small house (120 linear ft) to large house (240 linear ft).
Basic
$1,200 to $2,300
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$2,000 to $3,100
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 – $1,750 | $1,500 – $2,350 | $2,150 – $3,000 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,200 – $2,300 | $2,000 – $3,100 | $2,800 – $3,900 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $1,750 – $3,400 | $2,950 – $4,600 | $4,200 – $5,800 |
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Gutters in Albuquerque: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Albuquerque?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,200 to $3,900 in the Albuquerque area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,000 to $3,100. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for gutters in Albuquerque?
About $7.35 to $23.50 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $190 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $8 to $25.
+Is gutters cheaper in Albuquerque or Santa Fe?
Santa Fe is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $2,550, which is 0% more than Albuquerque ($2,550). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Albuquerque?
About 36% at the midpoint, or $920 out of $2,550. Materials are 60% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 38%.
+What would average house (160 linear ft) cost in Albuquerque?
$1,200 to $3,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Albuquerque?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $190 for fees in the Albuquerque area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Albuquerque expensive for gutters compared with the rest of New Mexico?
Albuquerque is 1% above the New Mexico statewide estimate ($2,500 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in New Mexico; see the state page to compare them.
+What do sheet metal workers earn in Albuquerque?
The BLS median is $27.90 an hour in the Albuquerque area, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.00 to $38.05.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Albuquerque?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,200 to $2,300 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 Albuquerque?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are August through May. January and February 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 Albuquerque
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.