Gutters cost in South Dakota
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (160 linear ft)
- $1,150 – $3,850
- Per linear ft
- $7.25 – $23
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $2,750
- Metros covered
- 2
South Dakota prices for gutters: $1,150 to $3,850 for 160 linear ft, or $7.25 to $23 per linear ft without the permit. The state midpoint is 8% below the national one. Local wages for sheet metal workers are $22.98 an hour.
Inside South Dakota, the metros we cover range from $2,500 (Rapid City) to $2,550 (Sioux Falls) at the midpoint.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in South Dakota (statewide), standard level
$1,950 to $3,050
About $12 to $18.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 36% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,900 |
| Labor | $760 | $1,050 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $120 |
| Total | $1,950 | $3,050 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in South Dakota
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $610 | $1,550 | $2,450 | 61% |
| Labor | $550 | $890 | $1,250 | 36% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $90 | $180 | 4% |
| Total | $1,150 | $2,500 | $3,850 | 100% |
Weather windows across South Dakota
Weather decides when exterior installation can happen, and South Dakota is not uniform. The table uses NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals from the weather station nearest each metro we cover, and counts the months that are neither cold nor hot enough to complicate the job.
Every South Dakota metro on the list has 9 comfortable months, though rainfall ranges from 20 inches a year in Rapid City to 28 in Sioux Falls.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls | 9 | 85 | 28 | 9: March through November |
| Rapid City | 16 | 84 | 20 | 9: March through November |
What sheet metal workers and the other trades earn in South Dakota
South Dakota's labor line is priced from 3 trades, each compared with its US median wage. After weighting by each trade's share of the work, the state comes out at 0.86 times the national level.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 40% of the weighting: a median of $22.98 an hour, 23% below the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $20.47 and $29.01 an hour. About 320 work in the state. That is 7.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Roofers (47-2181), 30% of the weighting: a median of $22.94 an hour, 14% below the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $18.04 and $27.53 an hour. About 400 work in the state. That is 8.7 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 $21.98 an hour, which is 3% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.42 and $23.14 an hour. BLS counts 1,780 of them working in the state, 38.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for sheet metal workers ($29.01 an hour) would add about $85 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($20.47) would take off about $35. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 457,380 jobs across South Dakota (May 2025), which is 0.3% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 40% | $20.47 | $22.98 | $29.01 | $29.71 | 0.77 | state |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $18.04 | $22.94 | $27.53 | $26.65 | 0.86 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $18.42 | $21.98 | $23.14 | $22.66 | 0.97 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.86 | |||||
South Dakota metro-by-metro prices
1 of the 2 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $2,500, and the top-to-bottom gap is 2%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,550 | +1% |
| Rapid City, SD | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,500 | −1% |
Related projects, priced for South Dakota
Each project weights the trades differently, so South Dakota's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, French drain is −3% and metal roof −10%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,500 – $11,400 | −10% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,900 – $29,400 | −10% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,550 – $22,700 | −10% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $580 – $2,050 | −3% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $950 – $3,800 | −5% |
South Dakota against its neighbors
South Dakota ranks 47 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. South Dakota sits at $2,500. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 220 miles away | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | +4% |
| North Dakota | 220 miles away | $1,300 – $4,150 | $2,700 | +8% |
| Minnesota | 290 miles away | $1,450 – $4,600 | $3,000 | +20% |
| Iowa | 330 miles away | $1,250 – $4,000 | $2,650 | +5% |
| Wyoming | 350 miles away | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,600 | +3% |
Why two South Dakota 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.
Permit
Local building codes may add $50-$200, though most cities don't require one.
Basic, standard or premium: South Dakota prices
Bands overlap on purpose, since a good standard job can cost as much as a light premium one. Below are the three bands for the default size, then a grid from small house (120 linear ft) to large house (240 linear ft).
Basic
$1,150 to $2,250
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$1,950 to $3,050
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$2,800 to $3,850
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $870 – $1,700 | $1,500 – $2,300 | $2,100 – $2,950 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,150 – $2,250 | $1,950 – $3,050 | $2,800 – $3,850 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $1,750 – $3,300 | $2,950 – $4,500 | $4,100 – $5,700 |
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Gutters in South Dakota: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in South Dakota?
$1,150 to $3,850 for 160 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside South Dakota can sit above or below that.
+Which city in South Dakota is cheapest for gutters?
Rapid City at about $2,500 (midpoint, 160 linear ft). The priciest is Sioux Falls at $2,550.
+Is gutters cheaper in South Dakota than the US average?
It is 8% cheaper: $2,500 against $2,750 for 160 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in South Dakota?
About 36% ($890). Materials are 61%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.86x the national wage level.
+What do sheet metal workers earn in South Dakota?
The BLS statewide median is $22.98 an hour, against $29.71 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.47 to $29.01.
+Where does South Dakota rank for gutters costs?
47th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $2,500 for 160 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in South Dakota?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,150 to $2,250 and premium work $2,800 to $3,850. Basic means: vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story. Premium means: steel or copper, two stories, custom length.
+Does the season matter for gutters in South Dakota?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the South Dakota metros we cover, Sioux Falls has the most comfortable months (9 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 South Dakota
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.