Gutters cost in Tennessee
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (160 linear ft)
- $1,200 – $3,950
- Per linear ft
- $7.50 – $23.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $2,750
- Metros covered
- 8
Across Tennessee, new gutters costs about $1,200 to $3,950 for 160 linear ft. Statewide, that midpoint is 6% below the US figure of $2,750. Sheet metal workers earn a median $28.45 an hour in Tennessee (US: $29.71).
Inside Tennessee, the metros we cover range from $2,450 (Clarksville) to $2,650 (Nashville) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Tennessee (statewide), standard level
$2,050 to $3,150
About $12.50 to $19 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 37% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,900 |
| Labor | $810 | $1,100 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $130 |
| Total | $2,050 | $3,150 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Tennessee
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $620 | $1,550 | $2,450 | 60% |
| Labor | $590 | $950 | $1,300 | 37% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $90 | $180 | 4% |
| Total | $1,200 | $2,600 | $3,950 | 100% |
Basic, standard or premium: Tennessee 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
$1,200 to $2,300
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$2,050 to $3,150
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$2,850 to $3,950
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $900 – $1,750 | $1,550 – $2,400 | $2,150 – $3,000 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,200 – $2,300 | $2,050 – $3,150 | $2,850 – $3,950 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $1,800 – $3,450 | $3,000 – $4,650 | $4,250 – $5,850 |
How Tennessee compares with nearby states
Tennessee ranks 34 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. Tennessee sits at $2,600. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 170 miles away | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | +1% |
| Alabama | 190 miles away | $1,100 – $3,800 | $2,450 | −5% |
| Georgia | 210 miles away | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | level |
| Indiana | 300 miles away | $1,300 – $4,150 | $2,700 | +5% |
| Mississippi | 330 miles away | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,450 | −5% |
Wages behind the Tennessee number
Tennessee'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 0.92 times the national level.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 40% of the weighting: a median of $28.45 an hour, 4% below the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $21.74 and $35.40 an hour. About 1,850 work in the state. That is 5.6 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 $21.97 an hour, 18% below the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $18.33 and $23.53 an hour. About 2,110 work in the state. That is 6.4 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 $21.64 an hour, which is 5% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.11 and $23.78 an hour. BLS counts 26,250 of them working in the state, 80.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for sheet metal workers ($35.40 an hour) would add about $95 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($21.74) would take off about $95. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 3,278,760 jobs across Tennessee (May 2025), which is 2.1% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 40% | $21.74 | $28.45 | $35.40 | $29.71 | 0.96 | state |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $18.33 | $21.97 | $23.53 | $26.65 | 0.82 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $18.11 | $21.64 | $23.78 | $22.66 | 0.95 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.92 | |||||
Which Tennessee city is cheapest for gutters?
4 of the 8 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $2,600, and the top-to-bottom gap is 7%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | +2% |
| Knoxville, TN | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | +1% |
| Jackson, TN | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | +1% |
| Memphis, TN | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | +1% |
| Chattanooga, TN | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,550 | −1% |
| Johnson City, TN | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | −1% |
| Kingsport, TN | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | −1% |
| Clarksville, TN | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,450 | −5% |
Weather windows across Tennessee
Weather decides when exterior installation can happen, and Tennessee 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.
Knoxville has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Tennessee at 12 months; Jackson has the shortest at 10 (September through June). Rainfall runs from 44 inches a year in Johnson City to 57 inches in Jackson.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | 30 | 91 | 51 | 10: September through June |
| Memphis | 33 | 92 | 55 | 10: September through June |
| Knoxville | 30 | 88 | 52 | 12: all year |
| Chattanooga | 32 | 91 | 55 | 10: September through June |
| Kingsport | 27 | 87 | 45 | 12: all year |
| Clarksville | 28 | 90 | 54 | 10: September through June |
| Jackson | 27 | 91 | 57 | 10: September through June |
| Johnson City | 26 | 86 | 44 | 12: all year |
Why two Tennessee 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.
Other Tennessee jobs that often go with gutters
Each project weights the trades differently, so Tennessee's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, attic insulation is −3% and roof replacement −11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,350 – $11,200 | −11% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,000 – $29,700 | −9% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,750 – $23,300 | −8% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $570 – $2,000 | −6% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $970 – $3,850 | −3% |
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Gutters in Tennessee: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Tennessee?
$1,200 to $3,950 for 160 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Tennessee can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Tennessee is cheapest for gutters?
Clarksville at about $2,450 (midpoint, 160 linear ft). The priciest is Nashville at $2,650.
+Is gutters cheaper in Tennessee than the US average?
It is 6% cheaper: $2,600 against $2,750 for 160 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Tennessee?
About 37% ($950). Materials are 60%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.92x the national wage level.
+What do sheet metal workers earn in Tennessee?
The BLS statewide median is $28.45 an hour, against $29.71 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.74 to $35.40.
+Where does Tennessee rank for gutters costs?
34th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $2,600 for 160 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Tennessee?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,200 to $2,300 and premium work $2,850 to $3,950. Basic means: vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story. Premium means: steel or copper, two stories, custom length.
+Does the season matter for gutters in Tennessee?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Tennessee metros we cover, Knoxville has the most comfortable months (12 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 Tennessee
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.