Gutters cost in Myrtle Beach, SC
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
- $7.05 – $22.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #262
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for new gutters in the Myrtle Beach area: $1,150 to $3,800 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 10% lower than the US figure. Sheet metal workers earn a median of $22.76 an hour in the Myrtle Beach area, 23% below the US median of $29.71.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Myrtle Beach, SC, standard level
$1,950 to $3,000
About $11.50 to $18 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 34% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,900 |
| Labor | $710 | $960 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $130 |
| Total | $1,950 | $3,000 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Myrtle Beach, SC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $620 | $1,550 | $2,450 | 62% |
| Labor | $510 | $830 | $1,150 | 34% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $95 | $190 | 4% |
| Total | $1,150 | $2,450 | $3,800 | 100% |
Where the Myrtle Beach price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on sheet metal workers, who do 40% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $22.76 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Myrtle Beach is 0.80 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 34% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Myrtle Beach is at 96.3 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 93.6: $0 to $190.
Who does the work: Myrtle Beach 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 Myrtle Beach the blend is 0.80.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 40% of the weighting: a median of $22.76 an hour, 23% below the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $18.00 and $27.94 an hour. About 40 work in the metro. That is 2.7 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 $22.40 an hour, 16% below the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $17.74 and $24.62 an hour. About 60 work in the metro. That is 4.1 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 $18.37 an hour, which is 19% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.32 and $22.65 an hour. BLS counts 1,440 of them working in the area, 98.5 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 $75 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $65. That is a swing of roughly 2.7% to 2.9% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach has 146,260 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 157th 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% | $18.00 | $22.76 | $27.94 | $29.71 | 0.77 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $17.74 | $22.40 | $24.62 | $26.65 | 0.84 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $17.32 | $18.37 | $22.65 | $22.66 | 0.81 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.80 | |||||
Myrtle Beach: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Myrtle Beach. 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 – $1,650 | $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 – $3,250 | $2,850 – $4,450 | $4,050 – $5,600 |
How Myrtle Beach compares
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 $2,450 to $2,600 across Myrtle Beach and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Beach, SCthis page | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,450 | |
| Florence, SC50 miles | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | +2% |
| Wilmington, NC60 miles | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,550 | +3% |
| Fayetteville, NC80 miles | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | +2% |
| Charleston, SC85 miles | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | +5% |
| Columbia, SC120 miles | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | +2% |
| South Carolina (statewide) | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | +2% |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | +11% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Myrtle Beach ranks #262 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Myrtle Beach is 2% below the South Carolina figure.
Elsewhere in South Carolina
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville, SC | 434,900 jobs | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | +1% |
| Columbia, SC | 394,200 jobs | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | +2% |
| Charleston, SC | 394,170 jobs | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | +5% |
| Spartanburg, SC | 165,150 jobs | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | +3% |
| Florence, SC | 89,060 jobs | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | +2% |
| Hilton Head, SC | 81,920 jobs | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,550 | +3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Myrtle Beach against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo, ND | 148,660 jobs | $1,350 – $4,300 | $2,850 | +15% |
| Vallejo, CA | 144,130 jobs | $1,400 – $4,600 | $3,000 | +21% |
| Killeen, TX | 150,580 jobs | $1,100 – $3,750 | $2,450 | −1% |
| Huntington, WV | 140,740 jobs | $1,300 – $4,150 | $2,700 | +9% |
Related projects, priced for Myrtle Beach
Jobs that often go together with gutters are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Myrtle Beach wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (−5%) 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 | $5,300 – $11,100 | −12% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,650 – $29,000 | −12% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,400 – $22,100 | −12% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $530 – $1,850 | −11% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $950 – $3,800 | −5% |
The best months for gutters in Myrtle Beach
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Myrtle Beach (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 Myrtle Beach: 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.
Myrtle Beach gets about 54 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are July, August and September (6.8 inches in September). The station averages about 22 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 | 56 | 34 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Feb | 58 | 36 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 64 | 42 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 72 | 51 | 3.4 | Workable |
| May | 79 | 60 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 85 | 68 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Jul | 87 | 72 | 6.6 | Workable |
| Aug | 87 | 70 | 6.3 | Workable |
| Sep | 83 | 65 | 6.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 76 | 54 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Nov | 66 | 42 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 59 | 36 | 3.8 | Workable |
Why two Myrtle Beach 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.
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Gutters in Myrtle Beach: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Myrtle Beach?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,150 to $3,800 in the Myrtle Beach 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 Myrtle Beach?
About $7.05 to $22.50 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 Myrtle Beach or Florence?
Florence is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $2,500, which is 2% more than Myrtle Beach ($2,450). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Myrtle Beach?
About 34% at the midpoint, or $830 out of $2,450. Materials are 62% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 38%.
+What would average house (160 linear ft) cost in Myrtle Beach?
$1,150 to $3,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Myrtle Beach?
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 Myrtle Beach area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Myrtle Beach expensive for gutters compared with the rest of South Carolina?
Myrtle Beach is 2% below the South Carolina statewide estimate ($2,500 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in South Carolina; see the state page to compare them.
+What do sheet metal workers earn in Myrtle Beach?
The BLS median is $22.76 an hour in the Myrtle Beach area, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.00 to $27.94.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Myrtle Beach?
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.
+Is there a bad season to install gutters in Myrtle Beach?
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 Myrtle Beach
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.