Gutters cost in Tulsa, OK
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
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #212
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for new gutters in the Tulsa area: $1,200 to $3,900 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 runs 8% lower than the US figure. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 93.8).
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Tulsa, OK, standard level
$2,000 to $3,050
About $12 to $18.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 37% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,850 |
| Labor | $800 | $1,100 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $120 |
| Total | $2,000 | $3,050 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Tulsa, OK
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $600 | $1,500 | $2,400 | 59% |
| Labor | $580 | $940 | $1,300 | 37% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $90 | $180 | 4% |
| Total | $1,200 | $2,550 | $3,900 | 100% |
Why Tulsa prices look the way they do
Labor is 37% 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 Tulsa the blended ratio comes out at 0.91.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Tulsa is at 93.8 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,600 nationally becomes $1,500 here (midpoint, 160 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 89.2: $0 to $180.
Why two Tulsa quotes can differ
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.
Is Tulsa cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than Tulsa. Fort Smith is the lowest at about $2,400 (midpoint, 160 linear ft), 110 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa, OKthis page | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | |
| Oklahoma City, OK95 miles | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | +1% |
| Joplin, MO110 miles | $1,100 – $3,700 | $2,400 | −5% |
| Wichita, KS110 miles | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,450 | −3% |
| Fort Smith, AR110 miles | $1,100 – $3,700 | $2,400 | −6% |
| Fayetteville, AR115 miles | $1,100 – $3,750 | $2,400 | −4% |
| Oklahoma (statewide) | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | level |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | +8% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Tulsa ranks #212 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Tulsa is 0% below the Oklahoma figure.
Elsewhere in Oklahoma
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City, OK | 677,680 jobs | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | +1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Tulsa against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno, CA | 476,890 jobs | $1,400 – $4,600 | $3,000 | +18% |
| Albany, NY | 449,410 jobs | $1,350 – $4,350 | $2,850 | +13% |
| Rochester, NY | 494,280 jobs | $1,300 – $4,250 | $2,800 | +10% |
| Honolulu, HI | 446,380 jobs | $1,600 – $5,100 | $3,350 | +33% |
What nearby projects cost in Tulsa
Jobs that often go together with gutters are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Tulsa wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (−6%) and vinyl siding lowest (−12%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,500 – $11,400 | −9% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,200 – $29,800 | −9% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,400 – $22,300 | −12% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $540 – $1,900 | −9% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $950 – $3,750 | −6% |
The best months for gutters in Tulsa
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Tulsa 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 Tulsa are September through June: 10 of 12. Outside them, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Tulsa gets about 41 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 9 inches of snow. The wettest months are April, May and June (5.7 inches in May). Inside the workable window, January and February are the driest, at 1.6 and 1.6 inches. The station averages about 74 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 | 49 | 28 | 1.6 | Workable |
| Feb | 54 | 32 | 1.6 | Workable |
| Mar | 63 | 41 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Apr | 72 | 50 | 4.4 | Workable |
| May | 80 | 60 | 5.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 88 | 69 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 94 | 73 | 3.8 | Hot |
| Aug | 93 | 72 | 3.4 | Hot |
| Sep | 85 | 63 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Oct | 74 | 51 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 61 | 39 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 51 | 31 | 2.4 | Workable |
Tulsa: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Tulsa. 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 $2,250
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) | $880 – $1,700 | $1,500 – $2,350 | $2,150 – $2,950 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,200 – $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 |
Who does the work: Tulsa 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 Tulsa the blend is 0.91.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 40% of the weighting: a median of $26.97 an hour, 9% below the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $22.54 and $38.63 an hour. About 480 work in the metro. That is 10.5 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 $23.72 an hour, 11% below the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $18.60 and $39.29 an hour. About 350 work in the metro. That is 7.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 8.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $20.77 an hour, which is 8% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.11 and $23.29 an hour. BLS counts 3,990 of them working in the area, 87.0 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 $60. That is a swing of roughly 2.5% to 6.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Tulsa has 458,730 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 54th 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% | $22.54 | $26.97 | $38.63 | $29.71 | 0.91 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $18.60 | $23.72 | $39.29 | $26.65 | 0.89 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $18.11 | $20.77 | $23.29 | $22.66 | 0.92 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.91 | |||||
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Gutters in Tulsa: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Tulsa?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,200 to $3,900 in the Tulsa area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,000 to $3,050. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for gutters in Tulsa?
About $7.35 to $23 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 Tulsa or Oklahoma City?
Oklahoma City is 95 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $2,550, which is 1% more than Tulsa ($2,550). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Tulsa?
About 37% at the midpoint, or $940 out of $2,550. Materials are 59% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 38%.
+What would average house (160 linear ft) cost in Tulsa?
$1,200 to $3,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Tulsa?
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 Tulsa area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Tulsa expensive for gutters compared with the rest of Oklahoma?
Tulsa is 0% below the Oklahoma statewide estimate ($2,550 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in Oklahoma; see the state page to compare them.
+What do sheet metal workers earn in Tulsa?
The BLS median is $26.97 an hour in the Tulsa area, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.54 to $38.63.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Tulsa?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,200 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.
+When is the best time to install gutters in Tulsa?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. 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 Tulsa
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.