Gutters cost in Sioux Falls, SD
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (160 linear ft)
- $1,150 – $3,900
- Per linear ft
- $7.30 – $23
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #213
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install gutters in Sioux Falls, plan on $1,150 to $3,900 for 160 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $7.30 to $23 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 8% lower than the national one. Sheet metal workers earn a median of $23.23 an hour in the Sioux Falls area, 22% below the US median of $29.71.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Sioux Falls, SD, standard level
$2,000 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 | $770 | $1,050 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $130 |
| Total | $2,000 | $3,050 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Sioux Falls, SD
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $610 | $1,550 | $2,450 | 60% |
| Labor | $560 | $910 | $1,250 | 36% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $90 | $180 | 4% |
| Total | $1,150 | $2,550 | $3,900 | 100% |
Where the Sioux Falls 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 $23.23 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Sioux Falls is 0.88 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 36% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Sioux Falls metro is 95.5 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 160 linear ft comes to $1,550, compared with $1,600 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (90.6) and land at $0 to $180.
Climate in Sioux Falls: timing your gutters job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Sioux Falls (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Sioux Falls (9 of 12 months). January, February and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February and December the average high stays below 45°F. Sealants, adhesives and some materials, such as vinyl, are harder to install well in the cold, and short daylight cuts the working day.
Sioux Falls gets about 28 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 45 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and August (4.2 inches in June). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 1.6 and 1.2 inches. The station averages about 15 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | 9 | 0.6 | Cold |
| Feb | 32 | 13 | 0.8 | Cold |
| Mar | 45 | 24 | 1.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 59 | 36 | 3.0 | Workable |
| May | 71 | 48 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 81 | 59 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 85 | 63 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Aug | 83 | 61 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Sep | 76 | 52 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 61 | 38 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Nov | 45 | 25 | 1.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 32 | 13 | 0.8 | Cold |
Specs and site conditions that change a Sioux Falls bid
Permit
Local building codes may add $50-$200, though most cities don't require one.
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.
Sioux Falls against nearby metros and the rest of South Dakota
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Sioux Falls. Lincoln is the lowest at about $2,550 (midpoint, 160 linear ft), 185 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SDthis page | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,550 | |
| Sioux City, IA75 miles | $1,250 – $4,000 | $2,650 | +4% |
| Omaha, NE160 miles | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,700 | +6% |
| St. Cloud, MN185 miles | $1,400 – $4,450 | $2,950 | +16% |
| Lincoln, NE185 miles | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | level |
| Des Moines, IA210 miles | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | +5% |
| South Dakota (statewide) | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | −1% |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | +8% |
Across 300 US metros, Sioux Falls comes in at #213 from the top. The priciest is San Francisco, CA at $3,450; the cheapest is Longview, TX at $2,350 (midpoints, 160 linear ft). Statewide, Sioux Falls is 1% above the South Dakota figure.
Other South Dakota metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid City, SD | 73,820 jobs | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,500 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Sioux Falls's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Sioux Falls against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette, LA | 179,570 jobs | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,450 | −3% |
| Anchorage, AK | 177,050 jobs | $1,550 – $4,900 | $3,200 | +28% |
| Davenport, IA | 180,450 jobs | $1,300 – $4,150 | $2,700 | +7% |
| Reading, PA | 174,670 jobs | $1,300 – $4,250 | $2,750 | +9% |
Sioux Falls: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Sioux Falls wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$1,150 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) | $1,150 – $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 |
Sioux Falls labor market for gutters
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 3 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Sioux Falls is 0.88 times the national level.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 40%) the local median is $23.23 an hour, which is 22% below the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $21.58 and $30.52 an hour. BLS counts 170 of them working in the area, 9.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 30%) the local median is $23.50 an hour, which is 12% below the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $18.19 and $23.97 an hour. BLS counts 180 of them working in the area, 10.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 8.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $22.53 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.79 and $23.83 an hour. About 700 work in the metro. That is 39.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the sheet metal workers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($30.52 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $100. At the 25th percentile ($21.58) it shrinks by about $25. The total moves by 4.0% or 0.9%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 178,590 jobs in the Sioux Falls area. That makes it the 130th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.11% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 40% | $21.58 | $23.23 | $30.52 | $29.71 | 0.78 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $18.19 | $23.50 | $23.97 | $26.65 | 0.88 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $18.79 | $22.53 | $23.83 | $22.66 | 0.99 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.88 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Sioux Falls?
Because every project leans on different trades, Sioux Falls's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, French drain runs −2% and metal roof −9%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,550 – $11,500 | −8% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,050 – $29,700 | −9% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,650 – $22,900 | −9% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $590 – $2,050 | −2% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $940 – $3,800 | −5% |
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Gutters in Sioux Falls: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Sioux Falls?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,150 to $3,900 in the Sioux Falls 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 Sioux Falls?
About $7.30 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 Sioux Falls or Sioux City?
Sioux City is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $2,650, which is 4% more than Sioux Falls ($2,550). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Sioux Falls?
About 36% at the midpoint, or $910 out of $2,550. Materials are 60% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 38%.
+What would average house (160 linear ft) cost in Sioux Falls?
$1,150 to $3,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Sioux Falls?
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 Sioux Falls area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Sioux Falls expensive for gutters compared with the rest of South Dakota?
Sioux Falls is 1% above the South Dakota statewide estimate ($2,500 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in South Dakota; see the state page to compare them.
+What do sheet metal workers earn in Sioux Falls?
The BLS median is $23.23 an hour in the Sioux Falls area, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.58 to $30.52.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Sioux Falls?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,150 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 Sioux Falls?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. March and November 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 Sioux Falls
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.