Gutters cost in Austin, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (160 linear ft)
- $1,200 – $3,950
- Per linear ft
- $7.55 – $23.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #177
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install gutters in Austin, plan on $1,200 to $3,950 for 160 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $7.55 to $23.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 6% lower than the national one. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 93.8).
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Austin, TX, standard level
$2,050 to $3,150
About $12.50 to $18.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 38% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,850 |
| Labor | $830 | $1,150 |
| Permits and fees | $60 | $140 |
| Total | $2,050 | $3,150 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Austin, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $600 | $1,500 | $2,400 | 58% |
| Labor | $600 | $980 | $1,350 | 38% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $100 | $200 | 4% |
| Total | $1,200 | $2,600 | $3,950 | 100% |
Why Austin prices look the way they do
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 $30.29 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Austin is 0.94 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 38% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Austin metro is 93.8 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 160 linear ft comes to $1,500, compared with $1,600 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (98.1) and land at $0 to $200.
Pick a size, pick a tier: gutters pricing in Austin
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Austin 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 $2,300
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$2,050 to $3,150
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) | $900 – $1,750 | $1,550 – $2,400 | $2,150 – $3,000 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,200 – $2,300 | $2,050 – $3,150 | $2,850 – $3,950 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $1,800 – $3,400 | $3,000 – $4,650 | $4,200 – $5,850 |
Is Austin cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (160 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Houston is the priciest of the group at $2,600. Killeen is the cheapest at $2,450.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin, TXthis page | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,600 | |
| Killeen, TX65 miles | $1,100 – $3,750 | $2,450 | −5% |
| College Station, TX75 miles | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,450 | −5% |
| San Antonio, TX80 miles | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | −4% |
| Waco, TX95 miles | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,500 | −4% |
| Houston, TX140 miles | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | level |
| Texas (statewide) | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,550 | −1% |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | +6% |
Across 300 US metros, Austin comes in at #177 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, Austin is 1% above the Texas figure.
Other Texas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $1,250 – $4,150 | $2,700 | +4% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | level |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | −4% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $1,100 – $3,650 | $2,350 | −8% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $1,100 – $3,650 | $2,400 | −8% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 192,580 jobs | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,500 | −4% |
Cities with a workforce like Austin's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Austin against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO | 1,341,320 jobs | $1,400 – $4,400 | $2,900 | +12% |
| Portland, OR | 1,208,410 jobs | $1,450 – $4,600 | $3,050 | +17% |
| Baltimore, MD | 1,356,680 jobs | $1,300 – $4,250 | $2,750 | +7% |
| Las Vegas, NV | 1,136,960 jobs | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,550 | −1% |
Austin labor market for gutters
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 Austin is 0.94 times the national level.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 40%) the local median is $30.29 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $22.88 and $30.51 an hour. BLS counts 1,280 of them working in the area, 9.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 30%) the local median is $22.76 an hour, which is 15% below the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $19.14 and $27.31 an hour. BLS counts 480 of them working in the area, 3.7 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 $21.16 an hour, 7% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.34 and $23.12 an hour. About 11,140 work in the metro. That is 86.1 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 ($30.51 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $5. At the 25th percentile ($22.88) it shrinks by about $100. The total moves by 0.1% or 4.0%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 1,293,690 jobs in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos area. That makes it the 24th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.83% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 40% | $22.88 | $30.29 | $30.51 | $29.71 | 1.02 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $19.14 | $22.76 | $27.31 | $26.65 | 0.85 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $18.34 | $21.16 | $23.12 | $22.66 | 0.93 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.94 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Austin 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.
Related projects, priced for Austin
Because every project leans on different trades, Austin's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs −5% and roof replacement −10%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,400 – $11,200 | −10% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,200 – $29,800 | −9% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,650 – $22,900 | −9% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $560 – $1,950 | −7% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $960 – $3,800 | −5% |
Climate in Austin: timing your gutters job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Austin-Camp Mabry (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
October through May is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Austin (8 of 12 months). June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Austin gets about 36 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, June and October (5.0 inches in May). Inside the workable window, February and April are the driest, at 1.9 and 2.4 inches. The station averages about 123 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 | 63 | 42 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Feb | 67 | 46 | 1.9 | Workable |
| Mar | 73 | 52 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Apr | 80 | 59 | 2.4 | Workable |
| May | 87 | 67 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Jun | 93 | 73 | 3.7 | Hot |
| Jul | 97 | 75 | 2.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 98 | 75 | 2.7 | Hot |
| Sep | 91 | 70 | 3.5 | Hot |
| Oct | 83 | 61 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 72 | 51 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 64 | 43 | 2.7 | Workable |
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Gutters in Austin: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Austin?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,200 to $3,950 in the Austin 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 Austin?
About $7.55 to $23.50 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $200 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $8 to $25.
+Is gutters cheaper in Austin or Killeen?
Killeen is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $2,450, which is 5% less than Austin ($2,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Austin?
About 38% at the midpoint, or $980 out of $2,600. Materials are 58% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 38%.
+What would average house (160 linear ft) cost in Austin?
$1,200 to $3,950. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Austin?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $200 for fees in the Austin area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Austin expensive for gutters compared with the rest of Texas?
Austin is 1% above the Texas statewide estimate ($2,550 at the midpoint). We cover 21 metros in Texas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do sheet metal workers earn in Austin?
The BLS median is $30.29 an hour in the Austin area, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.88 to $30.51.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Austin?
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.
+When is the best time to install gutters in Austin?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through May. February and April 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 Austin
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.