Gutters cost in Las Cruces, NM
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (160 linear ft)
- $1,150 – $3,800
- Per linear ft
- $7.10 – $22.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #251
- 1 = most expensive
New gutters in Las Cruces, NM usually costs $1,150 to $3,800 for 160 linear ft. That works out to about $7.10 to $22.50 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $260 less. Sheet metal workers earn a median of $26.36 an hour in the Las Cruces area, 11% below the US median of $29.71.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Las Cruces, NM, standard level
$1,950 to $3,000
About $12 to $18 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 34% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,900 |
| Labor | $720 | $980 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $130 |
| Total | $1,950 | $3,000 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Las Cruces, NM
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $620 | $1,550 | $2,450 | 62% |
| Labor | $520 | $850 | $1,200 | 34% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $90 | $180 | 4% |
| Total | $1,150 | $2,500 | $3,800 | 100% |
Why Las Cruces prices look the way they do
Labor is 34% of the midpoint bill here, against 38% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is sheet metal workers (40%), roofers (30%), construction laborers (30%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Las Cruces the blended ratio comes out at 0.82.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Las Cruces 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 90.2: $0 to $180.
Las Cruces 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, State Univ (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 Las Cruces are September through May: 9 of 12. Outside them, June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Las Cruces gets about 9 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 1 inches of snow. The wettest months are July, August and September (1.8 inches in July). Inside the workable window, March and April are the driest, at 0.3 and 0.2 inches. The station averages about 109 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 | 59 | 30 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Feb | 64 | 34 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Mar | 71 | 39 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 79 | 46 | 0.2 | Workable |
| May | 87 | 54 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 96 | 64 | 0.7 | Hot |
| Jul | 96 | 69 | 1.8 | Hot |
| Aug | 94 | 68 | 1.7 | Hot |
| Sep | 88 | 61 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 80 | 48 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 68 | 37 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 58 | 30 | 0.6 | Workable |
Planning more than one job in Las Cruces?
Jobs that often go together with gutters are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Las Cruces wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (−4%) and roof replacement lowest (−19%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $4,800 – $10,300 | −19% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,100 – $27,900 | −16% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,850 – $23,500 | −7% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $540 – $1,900 | −10% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $960 – $3,850 | −4% |
What local crews earn in Las Cruces
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 Las Cruces the blend is 0.82.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 40% of the weighting: a median of $26.36 an hour, 11% below the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $16.87 and $37.95 an hour. About 80 work in the metro. That is 10.0 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 $18.78 an hour, 30% below the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $18.08 and $20.94 an hour. About 50 work in the metro. That is 6.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 8.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $18.97 an hour, which is 16% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.98 and $21.56 an hour. BLS counts 860 of them working in the area, 107.5 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 $160 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $130. That is a swing of roughly 5.4% to 6.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Las Cruces has 80,000 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 238th 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% | $16.87 | $26.36 | $37.95 | $29.71 | 0.89 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $18.08 | $18.78 | $20.94 | $26.65 | 0.70 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $16.98 | $18.97 | $21.56 | $22.66 | 0.84 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.82 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Las Cruces bid
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.
How Las Cruces compares
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Las Cruces. El Paso is the lowest at about $2,350 (midpoint, 160 linear ft), 95 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Cruces, NMthis page | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,500 | |
| El Paso, TX95 miles | $1,100 – $3,650 | $2,350 | −5% |
| Albuquerque, NM195 miles | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | +3% |
| Santa Fe, NM225 miles | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | +3% |
| Odessa, TX255 miles | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,450 | level |
| Midland, TX285 miles | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,500 | level |
| New Mexico (statewide) | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,500 | +2% |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | +11% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Las Cruces ranks #251 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Las Cruces is 2% below the New Mexico figure.
Elsewhere in New Mexico
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | 404,700 jobs | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | +3% |
| Santa Fe, NM | 61,770 jobs | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | +3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Las Cruces against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson City, MO | 80,220 jobs | $1,400 – $4,350 | $2,850 | +15% |
| Saginaw, MI | 80,000 jobs | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,650 | +8% |
| Greenville, NC | 80,770 jobs | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,550 | +2% |
| Merced, CA | 79,510 jobs | $1,400 – $4,600 | $3,000 | +21% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: gutters pricing in Las Cruces
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Las Cruces. 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
$1,150 to $2,200
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$1,950 to $3,000
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$2,750 to $3,800
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $850 – $1,700 | $1,450 – $2,300 | $2,100 – $2,900 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,150 – $2,200 | $1,950 – $3,000 | $2,750 – $3,800 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $1,700 – $3,300 | $2,900 – $4,450 | $4,050 – $5,650 |
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Gutters in Las Cruces: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Las Cruces?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,150 to $3,800 in the Las Cruces area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,950 to $3,000. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for gutters in Las Cruces?
About $7.10 to $22.50 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 Las Cruces or El Paso?
El Paso is 95 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $2,350, which is 5% less than Las Cruces ($2,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Las Cruces?
About 34% at the midpoint, or $850 out of $2,500. Materials are 62% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 38%.
+What would average house (160 linear ft) cost in Las Cruces?
$1,150 to $3,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Las Cruces?
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 Las Cruces area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Las Cruces expensive for gutters compared with the rest of New Mexico?
Las Cruces is 2% below 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 Las Cruces?
The BLS median is $26.36 an hour in the Las Cruces area, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $16.87 to $37.95.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Las Cruces?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,150 to $2,200 and premium work $2,750 to $3,800. 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 Las Cruces?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. March and April 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 Las Cruces
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.