Gutters cost in Memphis, 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
- $7.55 – $24
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #169
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for new gutters in the Memphis 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 $29.22 an hour in the Memphis area, 2% below the US median of $29.71.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Memphis, 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 Memphis, 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 | $90 | $180 | 4% |
| Total | $1,200 | $2,600 | $4,000 | 100% |
What is behind the Memphis 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 $29.22 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Memphis is 0.93 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 37% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Memphis 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 92.2: $0 to $180.
Who does the work: Memphis 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 Memphis the blend is 0.93.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 40% of the weighting: a median of $29.22 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $22.59 and $34.96 an hour. About 310 work in the metro. That is 5.1 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 $22.34 an hour, 16% below the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $19.79 and $24.07 an hour. About 360 work in the metro. That is 5.9 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 $21.54 an hour, which is 5% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.31 and $24.40 an hour. BLS counts 3,940 of them working in the area, 64.4 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 $80 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $95. That is a swing of roughly 3.6% to 3.1% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Memphis has 611,670 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 46th 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% | $22.59 | $29.22 | $34.96 | $29.71 | 0.98 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $19.79 | $22.34 | $24.07 | $26.65 | 0.84 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $18.31 | $21.54 | $24.40 | $22.66 | 0.95 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.93 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: gutters pricing in Memphis
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Memphis. 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
$2,050 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 – $2,300 | $2,050 – $3,150 | $2,900 – $4,000 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $1,800 – $3,450 | $3,050 – $4,650 | $4,250 – $5,900 |
Gutters: what moves the price in Memphis
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 Memphis
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Memphis Intl Ap (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 Memphis are September through June: 10 of 12. Outside them, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Memphis gets about 55 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 3 inches of snow. The wettest months are March, April and December (5.9 inches in April). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 3.0 and 4.0 inches. The station averages about 72 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 | 51 | 33 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Feb | 56 | 37 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Mar | 64 | 44 | 5.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 73 | 53 | 5.9 | Workable |
| May | 82 | 62 | 5.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 89 | 70 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Jul | 92 | 74 | 4.8 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 73 | 3.4 | Hot |
| Sep | 86 | 66 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 75 | 54 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Nov | 63 | 43 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 53 | 36 | 5.5 | Workable |
Is Memphis cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than Memphis. Jonesboro is the lowest at about $2,400 (midpoint, 160 linear ft), 65 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TNthis page | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | |
| Jonesboro, AR65 miles | $1,100 – $3,700 | $2,400 | −8% |
| Jackson, TN75 miles | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | level |
| Little Rock, AR145 miles | $1,100 – $3,700 | $2,400 | −7% |
| Decatur, AL160 miles | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,450 | −6% |
| Clarksville, TN170 miles | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,450 | −5% |
| 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, Memphis ranks #169 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Memphis 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% |
| 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% |
| Jackson, TN | 84,530 jobs | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Memphis against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond, VA | 660,350 jobs | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,500 | −3% |
| Hartford, CT | 599,770 jobs | $1,400 – $4,450 | $2,900 | +12% |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 677,680 jobs | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | −2% |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 598,260 jobs | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | −2% |
What nearby projects cost in Memphis
Jobs that often go together with gutters are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Memphis wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (−4%) and roof replacement lowest (−10%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,400 – $11,300 | −10% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,100 – $29,900 | −9% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,750 – $23,300 | −8% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $570 – $2,000 | −5% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $960 – $3,850 | −4% |
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Gutters in Memphis: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Memphis?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,200 to $4,000 in the Memphis 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 Memphis?
About $7.55 to $24 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 Memphis or Jonesboro?
Jonesboro is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $2,400, which is 8% less than Memphis ($2,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Memphis?
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 Memphis?
$1,200 to $4,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Memphis?
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 Memphis area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Memphis expensive for gutters compared with the rest of Tennessee?
Memphis 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 Memphis?
The BLS median is $29.22 an hour in the Memphis area, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.59 to $34.96.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Memphis?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,200 to $2,300 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 Memphis?
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 Memphis
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.