Gutters cost in Johnson City, TN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (160 linear ft)
- $1,200 – $3,900
- Per linear ft
- $7.40 – $23.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #187
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for new gutters in the Johnson City area: $1,200 to $3,900 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 7% lower than the US figure. Sheet metal workers earn a median of $28.45 an hour in the Johnson City area, 4% below the US median of $29.71.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Johnson City, TN, standard level
$2,000 to $3,100
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 | $790 | $1,050 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $120 |
| Total | $2,000 | $3,100 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Johnson City, TN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $620 | $1,550 | $2,450 | 60% |
| Labor | $570 | $930 | $1,300 | 36% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $90 | $180 | 3% |
| Total | $1,200 | $2,550 | $3,900 | 100% |
Why Johnson City prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 3 trades: sheet metal workers at 40%, roofers at 30%, construction laborers at 30%. Weighted together, Johnson City wages are 0.89 times the national level. Labor makes up about 36% of the midpoint estimate (38% at national prices). BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Tennessee statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Johnson City 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 87.9: $0 to $180.
Data note: 70% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Johnson City. The wage table below marks each row.
Johnson City against nearby metros and the rest of Tennessee
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 $2,500 to $2,600 across Johnson City and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson City, TNthis page | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | |
| Kingsport, TN25 miles | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | level |
| Asheville, NC45 miles | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,600 | +1% |
| Hickory, NC60 miles | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | −2% |
| Knoxville, TN100 miles | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | +2% |
| Spartanburg, SC105 miles | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | level |
| Tennessee (statewide) | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,600 | +1% |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | +7% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Johnson City ranks #187 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Johnson City is 1% below the Tennessee figure.
Elsewhere in Tennessee
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | 1,099,300 jobs | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | +3% |
| Memphis, TN | 611,670 jobs | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | +2% |
| Knoxville, TN | 424,600 jobs | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | +2% |
| Chattanooga, TN | 268,750 jobs | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,550 | level |
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | level |
| Clarksville, TN | 103,220 jobs | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,450 | −3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Johnson City against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Falls, ID | 81,840 jobs | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,550 | level |
| Odessa, TX | 80,910 jobs | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,450 | −3% |
| Hilton Head, SC | 81,920 jobs | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,550 | −1% |
| Greenville, NC | 80,770 jobs | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,550 | −1% |
Related projects, priced for Johnson City
Jobs that often go together with gutters are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Johnson City wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (−4%) and roof replacement 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 | $8,900 – $29,500 | −10% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,550 – $22,600 | −10% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $540 – $1,900 | −10% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $960 – $3,850 | −4% |
Who does the work: Johnson City 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 Johnson City the blend is 0.89.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211) carry 40% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Johnson City metro, so we used the Tennessee statewide median: $28.45 an hour against $29.71 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $21.74 and $35.40 an hour.
Roofers (47-2181) carry 30% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Johnson City 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 $19.79 an hour, which is 13% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.74 and $22.37 an hour. BLS counts 580 of them working in the area, 71.0 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 $95 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $95. That is a swing of roughly 3.7% to 3.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Johnson City has 81,690 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 234th 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% | $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% | $17.74 | $19.79 | $22.37 | $22.66 | 0.87 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.89 | |||||
Gutters: what moves the price in Johnson City
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.
The best months for gutters in Johnson City
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Bristol Tri City Ap (10 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 Johnson City: 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.
Johnson City gets about 44 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 9 inches of snow. The wettest months are March, June and July (5.0 inches in July). The station averages about 23 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 | 47 | 26 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Feb | 51 | 29 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 59 | 35 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 69 | 43 | 3.8 | Workable |
| May | 77 | 52 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 84 | 61 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 86 | 65 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Aug | 86 | 63 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Sep | 81 | 56 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 70 | 44 | 2.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 59 | 34 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 50 | 29 | 3.8 | Workable |
Pick a size, pick a tier: gutters pricing in Johnson City
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Johnson City. 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 $2,300
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$2,000 to $3,100
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$2,850 to $3,900
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $890 – $1,750 | $1,500 – $2,350 | $2,150 – $3,000 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,200 – $2,300 | $2,000 – $3,100 | $2,850 – $3,900 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $1,800 – $3,400 | $3,000 – $4,600 | $4,200 – $5,800 |
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Gutters in Johnson City: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Johnson City?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,200 to $3,900 in the Johnson City area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,000 to $3,100. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for gutters in Johnson City?
About $7.40 to $23.50 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 Johnson City or Kingsport?
Kingsport is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $2,550, which is 0% less than Johnson City ($2,550). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Johnson City?
About 36% at the midpoint, or $930 out of $2,550. Materials are 60% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 38%.
+What would average house (160 linear ft) cost in Johnson City?
$1,200 to $3,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Johnson City?
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 Johnson City area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Johnson City expensive for gutters compared with the rest of Tennessee?
Johnson City is 1% below 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 Johnson City?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $28.45 an hour, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.74 to $35.40.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Johnson City?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,200 to $2,300 and premium work $2,850 to $3,900. 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 Johnson City?
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 Johnson City
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.