Gutters cost in Utica, NY
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (160 linear ft)
- $1,300 – $4,200
- Per linear ft
- $8.05 – $25
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- Level
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #112
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for new gutters in the Utica area: $1,300 to $4,200 for 160 linear ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint lands close to the US figure. Sheet metal workers earn a median of $27.16 an hour in the Utica area, 9% below the US median of $29.71.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Utica, NY, standard level
$2,150 to $3,300
About $13 to $20 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 38% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,200 | $2,000 |
| Labor | $890 | $1,200 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $130 |
| Total | $2,150 | $3,300 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Utica, NY
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $640 | $1,600 | $2,550 | 58% |
| Labor | $650 | $1,050 | $1,450 | 38% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $95 | $190 | 3% |
| Total | $1,300 | $2,750 | $4,200 | 100% |
Where the Utica price comes from
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, Utica wages are 1.01 times the national level. Labor makes up about 38% of the midpoint estimate (38% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Utica is at 99.7 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,600 nationally becomes $1,600 here (midpoint, 160 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 92.7: $0 to $190.
Is Utica cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Utica. Pittsfield is the lowest at about $2,700 (midpoint, 160 linear ft), 120 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utica, NYthis page | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | |
| Syracuse, NY55 miles | $1,300 – $4,250 | $2,800 | +2% |
| Albany, NY75 miles | $1,350 – $4,350 | $2,850 | +4% |
| Binghamton, NY90 miles | $1,300 – $4,250 | $2,800 | +2% |
| Kingston, NY105 miles | $1,350 – $4,350 | $2,850 | +4% |
| Pittsfield, MA120 miles | $1,300 – $4,150 | $2,700 | −1% |
| New York (statewide) | $1,450 – $4,700 | $3,050 | +12% |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | level |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Utica ranks #112 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Utica is 10% below the New York figure.
Elsewhere in New York
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 9,492,000 jobs | $1,550 – $4,900 | $3,250 | +18% |
| Buffalo, NY | 534,550 jobs | $1,350 – $4,350 | $2,850 | +5% |
| Rochester, NY | 494,280 jobs | $1,300 – $4,250 | $2,800 | +2% |
| Albany, NY | 449,410 jobs | $1,350 – $4,350 | $2,850 | +4% |
| Syracuse, NY | 300,130 jobs | $1,300 – $4,250 | $2,800 | +2% |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 268,970 jobs | $1,400 – $4,600 | $3,000 | +10% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Utica against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,550 | −7% |
| Longview, TX | 118,060 jobs | $1,050 – $3,600 | $2,350 | −14% |
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | −7% |
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $1,100 – $3,750 | $2,400 | −12% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: gutters pricing in Utica
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Utica. 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
$1,300 to $2,450
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$2,150 to $3,300
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$3,050 to $4,200
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $960 – $1,850 | $1,650 – $2,500 | $2,300 – $3,200 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,300 – $2,450 | $2,150 – $3,300 | $3,050 – $4,200 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $1,950 – $3,650 | $3,200 – $4,900 | $4,500 – $6,200 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Utica 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).
What nearby projects cost in Utica
Jobs that often go together with gutters are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Utica wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, French drain comes out highest (+6%) and vinyl siding lowest (level); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,500 – $13,100 | +5% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $10,600 – $33,400 | +3% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,400 – $25,100 | level |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $640 – $2,250 | +6% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,050 | +2% |
The best months for gutters in Utica
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Utica Oneida Co Ap (10 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 Utica are April through November: 8 of 12. Outside them, January, February, March and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February, March and December 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.
Utica gets about 44 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, August and October (4.7 inches in August). Inside the workable window, September and November are the driest, at 3.5 and 3.6 inches. The station averages about 5 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 | 30 | 14 | 2.6 | Cold |
| Feb | 32 | 15 | 2.3 | Cold |
| Mar | 41 | 23 | 3.0 | Cold |
| Apr | 55 | 35 | 3.9 | Workable |
| May | 68 | 46 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 76 | 55 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Jul | 81 | 60 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Aug | 79 | 58 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Sep | 72 | 51 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 59 | 41 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 46 | 31 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Dec | 35 | 21 | 3.6 | Cold |
Who does the work: Utica trade wages
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 Utica the blend is 1.01.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 40% of the weighting: a median of $27.16 an hour, 9% below the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $23.10 and $36.50 an hour. About 40 work in the metro. That is 3.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Roofers (47-2181), 30% of the weighting: a median of $29.36 an hour, 10% above the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $23.40 and $35.47 an hour. About 80 work in the metro. That is 6.8 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 $23.90 an hour, which is 5% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.66 and $30.48 an hour. BLS counts 550 of them working in the area, 46.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (sheet metal workers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $130 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $55. That is a swing of roughly 2.1% to 4.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Utica-Rome has 118,390 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 185th 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% | $23.10 | $27.16 | $36.50 | $29.71 | 0.91 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $23.40 | $29.36 | $35.47 | $26.65 | 1.10 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $21.66 | $23.90 | $30.48 | $22.66 | 1.05 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.01 | |||||
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Gutters in Utica: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Utica?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,300 to $4,200 in the Utica area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,150 to $3,300. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for gutters in Utica?
About $8.05 to $25 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 Utica or Syracuse?
Syracuse is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $2,800, which is 2% more than Utica ($2,750). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Utica?
About 38% at the midpoint, or $1,050 out of $2,750. Materials are 58% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 38%.
+What would average house (160 linear ft) cost in Utica?
$1,300 to $4,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Utica?
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 Utica area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Utica expensive for gutters compared with the rest of New York?
Utica is 10% below the New York statewide estimate ($3,050 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in New York; see the state page to compare them.
+What do sheet metal workers earn in Utica?
The BLS median is $27.16 an hour in the Utica area, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.10 to $36.50.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Utica?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,300 to $2,450 and premium work $3,050 to $4,200. 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 Utica?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through November. September and November 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 Utica
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.