Gutters cost in Knoxville, 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
- #165
- 1 = most expensive
Knoxville homeowners pay roughly $1,200 to $4,000 to install gutters at 160 linear ft, or $7.60 to $24 per linear ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Knoxville is 5% lower. Sheet metal workers earn a median of $29.49 an hour in the Knoxville area, 1% below the US median of $29.71.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Knoxville, TN, 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 | $820 | $1,100 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $130 |
| Total | $2,050 | $3,150 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Knoxville, TN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $620 | $1,550 | $2,450 | 59% |
| Labor | $600 | $970 | $1,350 | 37% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $95 | $190 | 4% |
| Total | $1,200 | $2,600 | $4,000 | 100% |
Why Knoxville prices look the way they do
Labor is 37% of the midpoint bill here, against 38% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is sheet metal workers (40%), roofers (30%), construction laborers (30%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Knoxville the blended ratio comes out at 0.93.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Knoxville metro is 96.2 (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 (92.6) and land at $0 to $190.
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Knoxville is 0.93 times the national level.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 40%) the local median is $29.49 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $22.26 and $33.04 an hour. BLS counts 270 of them working in the area, 6.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 30%) the local median is $21.65 an hour, which is 19% below the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $17.89 and $22.80 an hour. BLS counts 440 of them working in the area, 10.4 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 $22.18 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.16 and $25.87 an hour. About 3,640 work in the metro. That is 85.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of 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 ($33.04 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $50. At the 25th percentile ($22.26) it shrinks by about $100. The total moves by 1.9% or 3.9%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 424,600 jobs in the Knoxville area. That makes it the 59th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.27% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 40% | $22.26 | $29.49 | $33.04 | $29.71 | 0.99 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $17.89 | $21.65 | $22.80 | $26.65 | 0.81 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $18.16 | $22.18 | $25.87 | $22.66 | 0.98 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.93 | |||||
When to schedule gutters in Knoxville
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Knoxville Mcghee Tyson Ap (10 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Knoxville: 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.
Knoxville gets about 52 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 5 inches of snow. The wettest months are March, July and December (5.3 inches in July). The station averages about 37 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 | 48 | 30 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Feb | 53 | 33 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 61 | 40 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Apr | 71 | 48 | 4.7 | Workable |
| May | 79 | 57 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Jun | 86 | 65 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 88 | 69 | 5.3 | Workable |
| Aug | 88 | 68 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Sep | 83 | 61 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 72 | 49 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 60 | 38 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 51 | 33 | 5.0 | Workable |
Is Knoxville cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, all are cheaper than Knoxville. Dalton is the lowest at about $2,500 (midpoint, 160 linear ft), 95 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville, TNthis page | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | |
| Asheville, NC95 miles | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,600 | −1% |
| Dalton, GA95 miles | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | −4% |
| Chattanooga, TN95 miles | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,550 | −1% |
| Johnson City, TN100 miles | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | −2% |
| Kingsport, TN100 miles | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | −2% |
| Tennessee (statewide) | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,600 | −1% |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | +5% |
Across 300 US metros, Knoxville comes in at #165 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, Knoxville is 1% above the Tennessee figure.
Other Tennessee metros
| 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 |
| 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% |
| Jackson, TN | 84,530 jobs | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Knoxville's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Knoxville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville, SC | 434,900 jobs | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | −4% |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 409,690 jobs | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,500 | −5% |
| New Orleans, LA | 445,550 jobs | $1,100 – $3,750 | $2,450 | −6% |
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $1,350 – $4,300 | $2,800 | +8% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: gutters pricing in Knoxville
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Knoxville 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
$1,200 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) | $1,800 – $3,450 | $3,050 – $4,700 | $4,250 – $5,900 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Knoxville bid
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.
What nearby projects cost in Knoxville
Because every project leans on different trades, Knoxville's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs −3% and roof replacement −12%.
| 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 | $9,000 – $29,700 | −9% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,800 – $23,400 | −7% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $560 – $2,000 | −6% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $970 – $3,900 | −3% |
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Gutters in Knoxville: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Knoxville?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,200 to $4,000 in the Knoxville 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 Knoxville?
About $7.60 to $24 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $190 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $8 to $25.
+Is gutters cheaper in Knoxville or Asheville?
Asheville is 95 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $2,600, which is 1% less than Knoxville ($2,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Knoxville?
About 37% at the midpoint, or $970 out of $2,600. Materials are 59% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 38%.
+What would average house (160 linear ft) cost in Knoxville?
$1,200 to $4,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Knoxville?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $190 for fees in the Knoxville area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Knoxville expensive for gutters compared with the rest of Tennessee?
Knoxville 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 Knoxville?
The BLS median is $29.49 an hour in the Knoxville area, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.26 to $33.04.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Knoxville?
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.
+Is there a bad season to install gutters in Knoxville?
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 Knoxville
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.