Gutters cost in Salem, OR
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (160 linear ft)
- $1,350 – $4,400
- Per linear ft
- $8.30 – $26
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +4%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #68
- 1 = most expensive
New gutters in Salem, OR usually costs $1,350 to $4,400 for 160 linear ft. That works out to about $8.30 to $26 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $110 more. Building materials run about 5% above the US average here (BEA goods price index 105.3).
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Salem, OR, standard level
$2,250 to $3,450
About $13.50 to $20.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 37% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,300 | $2,100 |
| Labor | $900 | $1,250 |
| Permits and fees | $60 | $150 |
| Total | $2,250 | $3,450 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Salem, OR
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $670 | $1,700 | $2,700 | 59% |
| Labor | $660 | $1,050 | $1,500 | 37% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $100 | $210 | 4% |
| Total | $1,350 | $2,850 | $4,400 | 100% |
What is behind the Salem number
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, Salem wages are 1.03 times the national level. Labor makes up about 37% of the midpoint estimate (38% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Salem is at 105.3 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,600 nationally becomes $1,700 here (midpoint, 160 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 103.6: $0 to $210.
Why two Salem quotes can differ
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.
Salem 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, Salem Mcnary Fld (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Salem: no month in the averages is cold enough (an average daytime high under 45°F) or hot enough (an average daytime high of 90°F or more) to rule it out, so the workable window is all year.
Salem gets about 40 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, November and December (7.0 inches in December). The station averages about 18 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 | 36 | 6.1 | Workable |
| Feb | 52 | 36 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Mar | 57 | 38 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 62 | 41 | 3.1 | Workable |
| May | 69 | 46 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 75 | 51 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 84 | 55 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Aug | 84 | 55 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Sep | 78 | 51 | 1.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 65 | 44 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 54 | 39 | 6.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 47 | 35 | 7.0 | Workable |
Pick a size, pick a tier: gutters pricing in Salem
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Salem. 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
$1,350 to $2,550
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$2,250 to $3,450
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$3,150 to $4,400
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $1,000 – $1,950 | $1,700 – $2,650 | $2,400 – $3,350 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,350 – $2,550 | $2,250 – $3,450 | $3,150 – $4,400 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $2,000 – $3,800 | $3,350 – $5,100 | $4,700 – $6,450 |
What local crews earn in Salem
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 Salem the blend is 1.03.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 40% of the weighting: a median of $29.27 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $23.34 and $36.46 an hour. About 270 work in the metro. That is 14.3 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 $25.33 an hour, 5% below the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $23.09 and $30.18 an hour. About 390 work in the metro. That is 20.7 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 $26.20 an hour, which is 16% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.67 and $29.27 an hour. BLS counts 1,690 of them working in the area, 89.6 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 $100 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $85. That is a swing of roughly 2.9% to 3.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Salem has 188,620 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 122nd 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% | $23.34 | $29.27 | $36.46 | $29.71 | 0.99 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $23.09 | $25.33 | $30.18 | $26.65 | 0.95 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $22.67 | $26.20 | $29.27 | $22.66 | 1.16 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.03 | |||||
Salem against nearby metros and the rest of Oregon
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 160 linear ft range from $2,800 to $3,150 across Salem and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem, ORthis page | $1,350 – $4,400 | $2,850 | |
| Portland, OR50 miles | $1,450 – $4,600 | $3,050 | +6% |
| Eugene, OR65 miles | $1,300 – $4,300 | $2,800 | −2% |
| Bend, OR110 miles | $1,350 – $4,450 | $2,900 | +2% |
| Olympia, WA140 miles | $1,500 – $4,750 | $3,150 | +10% |
| Yakima, WA150 miles | $1,400 – $4,500 | $2,950 | +3% |
| Oregon (statewide) | $1,400 – $4,500 | $2,950 | +3% |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | −4% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Salem ranks #68 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Salem is 3% below the Oregon figure.
Elsewhere in Oregon
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, OR | 1,208,410 jobs | $1,450 – $4,600 | $3,050 | +6% |
| Eugene, OR | 157,710 jobs | $1,300 – $4,300 | $2,800 | −2% |
| Bend, OR | 108,240 jobs | $1,350 – $4,450 | $2,900 | +2% |
| Medford, OR | 89,060 jobs | $1,300 – $4,300 | $2,800 | −2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Salem against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pensacola, FL | 190,480 jobs | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | −12% |
| Salinas, CA | 186,430 jobs | $1,500 – $4,750 | $3,100 | +9% |
| Wilmington, NC | 191,280 jobs | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,550 | −11% |
| Tallahassee, FL | 186,160 jobs | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,450 | −13% |
Related projects, priced for Salem
Jobs that often go together with gutters are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Salem wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, French drain comes out highest (+13%) and roof replacement lowest (+1%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,100 – $12,700 | +1% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $10,100 – $33,000 | +1% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,800 – $26,300 | +4% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $680 – $2,400 | +13% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,150 – $4,400 | +11% |
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Gutters in Salem: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Salem?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,350 to $4,400 in the Salem area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,250 to $3,450. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for gutters in Salem?
About $8.30 to $26 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $210 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $8 to $25.
+Is gutters cheaper in Salem or Portland?
Portland is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $3,050, which is 6% more than Salem ($2,850). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Salem?
About 37% at the midpoint, or $1,050 out of $2,850. Materials are 59% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 38%.
+What would average house (160 linear ft) cost in Salem?
$1,350 to $4,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Salem?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $210 for fees in the Salem area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Salem expensive for gutters compared with the rest of Oregon?
Salem is 3% below the Oregon statewide estimate ($2,950 at the midpoint). We cover 5 metros in Oregon; see the state page to compare them.
+What do sheet metal workers earn in Salem?
The BLS median is $29.27 an hour in the Salem area, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.34 to $36.46.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Salem?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,350 to $2,550 and premium work $3,150 to $4,400. Basic means: vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story. Premium means: steel or copper, two stories, custom length.
+Is there a bad season to install gutters in Salem?
Not from a temperature point of view. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals show no month with a freezing-level overnight low or a 90°F-plus average high, so timing is mostly about contractor availability and rain.
Gutters near Salem
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.