Gutters cost in Texas
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (160 linear ft)
- $1,200 – $3,950
- Per linear ft
- $7.35 – $23.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $2,750
- Metros covered
- 21
What does it cost to install gutters in Texas? Plan on $1,200 to $3,950 for 160 linear ft. Wages (0.86x the US blend), materials (price index 98.1) and permit costs (97.1) put the state below the national midpoint by 7%.
Inside Texas, the metros we cover range from $2,350 (Longview) to $2,700 (Dallas) 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 Texas (statewide), standard level
$2,000 to $3,100
About $12 to $18.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 35% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,200 | $1,950 |
| Labor | $760 | $1,050 |
| Permits and fees | $60 | $140 |
| Total | $2,000 | $3,100 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Texas
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $630 | $1,550 | $2,500 | 61% |
| Labor | $550 | $890 | $1,250 | 35% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $95 | $190 | 4% |
| Total | $1,200 | $2,550 | $3,950 | 100% |
Texas seasons and gutters
Season matters for gutters. For each Texas metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Texarkana has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Texas at 10 months (September through June); Laredo has the shortest at 7 (October through April). Rainfall runs from 9 inches a year in El Paso to 65 inches in Beaumont.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 38 | 97 | 38 | 8: October through May |
| Houston | 46 | 93 | 56 | 9: September through May |
| Austin | 42 | 97 | 36 | 8: October through May |
| San Antonio | 41 | 95 | 32 | 8: October through May |
| El Paso | 35 | 96 | 9 | 9: September through May |
| McAllen | 53 | 99 | 22 | 7: October through April |
| Corpus Christi | 52 | 92 | 35 | 8: October through May |
| Lubbock | 30 | 93 | 19 | 9: September through May |
| Beaumont | 43 | 92 | 65 | 9: September through May |
| Brownsville | 53 | 95 | 27 | 7: October through April |
| Killeen | 36 | 96 | 35 | 8: October through May |
| College Station | 41 | 95 | 42 | 8: October through May |
| Waco | 36 | 97 | 36 | 8: October through May |
| Amarillo | 25 | 93 | 20 | 9: September through May |
| Midland | 33 | 96 | 14 | 9: September through May |
| Longview | 36 | 95 | 51 | 8: October through May |
| Tyler | 39 | 93 | 48 | 9: September through May |
| Laredo | 47 | 100 | 20 | 7: October through April |
| Odessa | 32 | 94 | 12 | 9: September through May |
| Abilene | 34 | 96 | 25 | 9: September through May |
| Texarkana | 33 | 93 | 52 | 10: September through June |
Gutters cost by metro in Texas
3 of the 21 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $2,550, and the top-to-bottom gap is 14%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | $1,250 – $4,150 | $2,700 | +5% |
| Houston, TX | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | +1% |
| Austin, TX | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,600 | +1% |
| Beaumont, TX | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | −2% |
| San Antonio, TX | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | −3% |
| Waco, TX | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,500 | −3% |
| Midland, TX | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,500 | −3% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,500 | −3% |
| Odessa, TX | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,450 | −3% |
| College Station, TX | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,450 | −4% |
| Amarillo, TX | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,450 | −4% |
| Brownsville, TX | $1,150 – $3,750 | $2,450 | −5% |
| Killeen, TX | $1,100 – $3,750 | $2,450 | −5% |
| Laredo, TX | $1,100 – $3,750 | $2,450 | −5% |
| Tyler, TX | $1,100 – $3,750 | $2,450 | −5% |
| Texarkana, TX | $1,100 – $3,700 | $2,400 | −6% |
| Abilene, TX | $1,100 – $3,700 | $2,400 | −6% |
| McAllen, TX | $1,100 – $3,650 | $2,400 | −7% |
| El Paso, TX | $1,100 – $3,650 | $2,350 | −8% |
| Lubbock, TX | $1,050 – $3,650 | $2,350 | −8% |
| Longview, TX | $1,050 – $3,600 | $2,350 | −8% |
Gutters: what moves the price in Texas
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.
Texas versus the states around it
Texas ranks 41 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. Texas sits at $2,550. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 330 miles away | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | −1% |
| Louisiana | 360 miles away | $1,150 – $3,750 | $2,450 | −4% |
| Arkansas | 390 miles away | $1,100 – $3,700 | $2,400 | −6% |
| Mississippi | 450 miles away | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,450 | −4% |
| Kansas | 490 miles away | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,600 | +1% |
What sheet metal workers and the other trades earn in Texas
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 3 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 0.86 for Texas.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 40%) the local median is $26.08 an hour, which is 12% below the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $21.61 and $30.51 an hour. BLS counts 9,540 of them working in the state, 6.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is about average.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 30%) the local median is $22.13 an hour, which is 17% below the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $18.00 and $25.78 an hour. BLS counts 5,740 of them working in the state, 4.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 8.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $19.53 an hour, 14% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.66 and $22.57 an hour. About 123,250 work in the state. That is 87.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for sheet metal workers ($30.51 an hour) would add about $60 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($21.61) would take off about $65. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 14,071,160 jobs across Texas (May 2025), which is 9.0% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 40% | $21.61 | $26.08 | $30.51 | $29.71 | 0.88 | state |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $18.00 | $22.13 | $25.78 | $26.65 | 0.83 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $17.66 | $19.53 | $22.57 | $22.66 | 0.86 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.86 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Texas
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Texas wages and prices. Against national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (−2%) and roof replacement lowest (−11%), because each job leans on different trades.
| 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 | $8,850 – $29,700 | −10% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,600 – $22,800 | −9% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $550 – $1,950 | −8% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $970 – $3,900 | −2% |
Quality levels and sizes in Texas
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Texas wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
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 $3,950
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $880 – $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 – $3,950 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $1,750 – $3,400 | $3,000 – $4,600 | $4,200 – $5,800 |
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Gutters in Texas: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Texas?
$1,200 to $3,950 for 160 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Texas can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Texas is cheapest for gutters?
Longview at about $2,350 (midpoint, 160 linear ft). The priciest is Dallas at $2,700.
+Is gutters cheaper in Texas than the US average?
It is 7% cheaper: $2,550 against $2,750 for 160 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Texas?
About 35% ($890). Materials are 61%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.86x the national wage level.
+What do sheet metal workers earn in Texas?
The BLS statewide median is $26.08 an hour, against $29.71 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.61 to $30.51.
+Where does Texas rank for gutters costs?
41st most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $2,550 for 160 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Texas?
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 Texas?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Texas metros we cover, Texarkana has the most comfortable months (10 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 Texas
- Dallas, TX$2,700 midpoint
- Houston, TX$2,600 midpoint
- Austin, TX$2,600 midpoint
- Beaumont, TX$2,500 midpoint
- San Antonio, TX$2,500 midpoint
- Waco, TX$2,500 midpoint
- Midland, TX$2,500 midpoint
- Corpus Christi, TX$2,500 midpoint
- Odessa, TX$2,450 midpoint
- College Station, TX$2,450 midpoint
- Amarillo, TX$2,450 midpoint
- Brownsville, TX$2,450 midpoint
- Killeen, TX$2,450 midpoint
- Laredo, TX$2,450 midpoint
- Tyler, TX$2,450 midpoint
- Texarkana, TX$2,400 midpoint
- Abilene, TX$2,400 midpoint
- McAllen, TX$2,400 midpoint
- El Paso, TX$2,350 midpoint
- Lubbock, TX$2,350 midpoint
- Longview, TX$2,350 midpoint
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.