Gutters cost in Jackson, TN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (160 linear ft)
- $1,200 – $4,000
- Per linear ft
- $7.60 – $24
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #166
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for new gutters in the Jackson area: $1,200 to $4,000 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 5% lower than the US figure. Sheet metal workers earn a median of $30.43 an hour in the Jackson area, 2% above the US median of $29.71.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Jackson, TN, standard level
$2,050 to $3,150
About $12.50 to $19 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 38% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,900 |
| Labor | $830 | $1,150 |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $120 |
| Total | $2,050 | $3,150 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Jackson, TN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $620 | $1,550 | $2,450 | 59% |
| Labor | $600 | $980 | $1,350 | 38% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $85 | $170 | 3% |
| Total | $1,200 | $2,600 | $4,000 | 100% |
What is behind the Jackson number
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 $30.43 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Jackson is 0.94 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 38% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Jackson is at 96.2 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 85.5: $0 to $170.
Data note: 30% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Jackson. The wage table below marks each row.
Pick a size, pick a tier: gutters pricing in Jackson
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Jackson. 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
$1,200 to $2,350
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$2,050 to $3,150
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$2,900 to $4,000
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $910 – $1,750 | $1,550 – $2,400 | $2,200 – $3,050 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,200 – $2,350 | $2,050 – $3,150 | $2,900 – $4,000 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $1,850 – $3,450 | $3,050 – $4,700 | $4,250 – $5,900 |
Related projects, priced for Jackson
Jobs that often go together with gutters are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Jackson wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (−3%) and roof replacement lowest (−11%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,350 – $11,100 | −11% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,050 – $29,900 | −9% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,650 – $23,000 | −9% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $560 – $1,950 | −7% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $970 – $3,850 | −3% |
Who does the work: Jackson 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 Jackson the blend is 0.94.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 40% of the weighting: a median of $30.43 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $23.16 and $34.75 an hour. About 40 work in the metro. That is 4.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Roofers (47-2181) carry 30% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Jackson metro, so we used the Tennessee statewide median: $21.97 an hour against $26.65 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $18.33 and $23.53 an hour.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $21.45 an hour, which is 5% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.83 and $23.42 an hour. BLS counts 580 of them working in the area, 68.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (sheet metal workers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $60 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $100. That is a swing of roughly 3.9% to 2.3% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Jackson has 84,530 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 227th 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% | $23.16 | $30.43 | $34.75 | $29.71 | 1.02 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $18.33 | $21.97 | $23.53 | $26.65 | 0.82 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $17.83 | $21.45 | $23.42 | $22.66 | 0.95 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.94 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Jackson bid
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.
How Jackson 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 $2,400 to $2,650 across Jackson and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, TNthis page | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | |
| Memphis, TN75 miles | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | level |
| Clarksville, TN95 miles | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,450 | −5% |
| Jonesboro, AR100 miles | $1,100 – $3,700 | $2,400 | −8% |
| Nashville, TN125 miles | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | +1% |
| Decatur, AL135 miles | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,450 | −6% |
| Tennessee (statewide) | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,600 | −1% |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | +5% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Jackson ranks #166 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Jackson is 1% above the Tennessee figure.
Elsewhere in Tennessee
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | 1,099,300 jobs | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | +1% |
| Memphis, TN | 611,670 jobs | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | level |
| Knoxville, TN | 424,600 jobs | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | level |
| Chattanooga, TN | 268,750 jobs | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,550 | −1% |
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | −2% |
| Clarksville, TN | 103,220 jobs | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,450 | −5% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Jackson against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eau Claire, WI | 86,060 jobs | $1,350 – $4,250 | $2,800 | +7% |
| La Crosse, WI | 84,380 jobs | $1,350 – $4,300 | $2,800 | +8% |
| Daphne, AL | 87,120 jobs | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,500 | −5% |
| Waterloo, IA | 84,260 jobs | $1,250 – $4,000 | $2,600 | level |
The best months for gutters in Jackson
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Jackson Exp Stn (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Jackson are September through June: 10 of 12. Outside them, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Jackson gets about 57 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 3 inches of snow. The wettest months are March, April and May (5.8 inches in March). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 4.1 and 4.0 inches. The station averages about 56 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 | 49 | 27 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Feb | 53 | 30 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Mar | 62 | 39 | 5.8 | Workable |
| Apr | 73 | 48 | 5.5 | Workable |
| May | 80 | 58 | 5.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 88 | 66 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Jul | 91 | 69 | 5.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 90 | 67 | 3.6 | Hot |
| Sep | 85 | 60 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 74 | 48 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Nov | 61 | 37 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Dec | 52 | 31 | 5.3 | Workable |
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Gutters in Jackson: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Jackson?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,200 to $4,000 in the Jackson area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,050 to $3,150. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for gutters in Jackson?
About $7.60 to $24 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $170 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $8 to $25.
+Is gutters cheaper in Jackson or Memphis?
Memphis is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $2,600, which is 0% less than Jackson ($2,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Jackson?
About 38% at the midpoint, or $980 out of $2,600. Materials are 59% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 38%.
+What would average house (160 linear ft) cost in Jackson?
$1,200 to $4,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Jackson?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $170 for fees in the Jackson area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Jackson expensive for gutters compared with the rest of Tennessee?
Jackson is 1% above the Tennessee statewide estimate ($2,600 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Tennessee; see the state page to compare them.
+What do sheet metal workers earn in Jackson?
The BLS median is $30.43 an hour in the Jackson area, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.16 to $34.75.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Jackson?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,200 to $2,350 and premium work $2,900 to $4,000. 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 Jackson?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. September and October 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 Jackson
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.