Gutters cost in Ohio
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (160 linear ft)
- $1,300 – $4,200
- Per linear ft
- $8.20 – $25
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- Level
- US $2,750
- Metros covered
- 8
Ohio prices for gutters: $1,300 to $4,200 for 160 linear ft, or $8.20 to $25 per linear ft without the permit. The state midpoint is 0% above the national one. Local wages for sheet metal workers are $35.96 an hour.
Inside Ohio, the metros we cover range from $2,600 (Youngstown) to $2,800 (Toledo) 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 Ohio (statewide), standard level
$2,150 to $3,300
About $13 to $20 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 42% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,850 |
| Labor | $980 | $1,350 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $130 |
| Total | $2,150 | $3,300 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Ohio
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $600 | $1,500 | $2,400 | 55% |
| Labor | $710 | $1,150 | $1,600 | 42% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $95 | $190 | 3% |
| Total | $1,300 | $2,750 | $4,200 | 100% |
Ohio versus the states around it
Ohio ranks 17 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. Ohio sits at $2,750. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | 130 miles away | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,700 | −2% |
| Michigan | 180 miles away | $1,300 – $4,150 | $2,750 | −1% |
| Indiana | 180 miles away | $1,300 – $4,150 | $2,700 | −1% |
| Kentucky | 210 miles away | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | −5% |
| Illinois | 280 miles away | $1,550 – $4,850 | $3,200 | +16% |
Quality levels and sizes in Ohio
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Ohio wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
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) | $980 – $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 | $3,250 – $4,900 | $4,500 – $6,200 |
Ohio labor market for gutters
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 3 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 1.11 for Ohio.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 40%) the local median is $35.96 an hour, which is 21% above the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $23.89 and $39.79 an hour. BLS counts 4,180 of them working in the state, 7.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is about average.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 30%) the local median is $23.74 an hour, which is 11% below the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $22.14 and $30.40 an hour. BLS counts 4,610 of them working in the state, 8.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 8.7), so the local bench is about average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $26.96 an hour, 19% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.09 and $35.76 an hour. About 31,910 work in the state. That is 57.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for sheet metal workers ($39.79 an hour) would add about $55 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($23.89) would take off about $170. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 5,550,180 jobs across Ohio (May 2025), which is 3.6% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 40% | $23.89 | $35.96 | $39.79 | $29.71 | 1.21 | state |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $22.14 | $23.74 | $30.40 | $26.65 | 0.89 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $22.09 | $26.96 | $35.76 | $22.66 | 1.19 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.11 | |||||
Ohio metro-by-metro prices
5 of the 8 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $2,750, and the top-to-bottom gap is 8%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toledo, OH | $1,350 – $4,250 | $2,800 | +2% |
| Cleveland, OH | $1,350 – $4,250 | $2,800 | +2% |
| Akron, OH | $1,350 – $4,250 | $2,800 | +2% |
| Columbus, OH | $1,350 – $4,250 | $2,800 | +2% |
| Canton, OH | $1,350 – $4,250 | $2,800 | +1% |
| Cincinnati, OH | $1,300 – $4,150 | $2,750 | level |
| Dayton, OH | $1,300 – $4,150 | $2,700 | −1% |
| Youngstown, OH | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,600 | −5% |
Related projects, priced for Ohio
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Ohio wages and prices. Against national midpoints, French drain comes out highest (+8%) and roof replacement lowest (−6%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,700 – $11,700 | −6% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,900 – $31,200 | −4% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,450 – $25,400 | +1% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $650 – $2,250 | +8% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,050 | +3% |
Gutters: what moves the price in Ohio
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.
Ohio seasons and gutters
Season matters for gutters. For each Ohio metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Cincinnati has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Ohio at 11 months (February through December); Youngstown has the shortest at 9 (March through November). Rainfall runs from 32 inches a year in Toledo to 43 inches in Cincinnati.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 22 | 85 | 42 | 9: March through November |
| Cincinnati | 24 | 87 | 43 | 11: February through December |
| Cleveland | 24 | 81 | 33 | 9: March through November |
| Dayton | 20 | 87 | 42 | 9: March through November |
| Akron | 21 | 85 | 33 | 9: March through November |
| Toledo | 20 | 85 | 32 | 9: March through November |
| Canton | 20 | 84 | 42 | 9: March through November |
| Youngstown | 19 | 83 | 41 | 9: March through November |
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Gutters in Ohio: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Ohio?
$1,300 to $4,200 for 160 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Ohio can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Ohio is cheapest for gutters?
Youngstown at about $2,600 (midpoint, 160 linear ft). The priciest is Toledo at $2,800.
+Is gutters cheaper in Ohio than the US average?
It is 0% more expensive: $2,750 against $2,750 for 160 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Ohio?
About 42% ($1,150). Materials are 55%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.11x the national wage level.
+What do sheet metal workers earn in Ohio?
The BLS statewide median is $35.96 an hour, against $29.71 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.89 to $39.79.
+Where does Ohio rank for gutters costs?
17th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $2,750 for 160 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Ohio?
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.
+Does the season matter for gutters in Ohio?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Ohio metros we cover, Cincinnati has the most comfortable months (11 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 Ohio
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.