Gutters cost in Corpus Christi, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (160 linear ft)
- $1,150 – $3,800
- Per linear ft
- $7.15 – $22.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #249
- 1 = most expensive
New gutters in Corpus Christi, TX usually costs $1,150 to $3,800 for 160 linear ft. That works out to about $7.15 to $22.50 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $260 less. Sheet metal workers earn a median of $28.29 an hour in the Corpus Christi area, 5% below the US median of $29.71.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Corpus Christi, TX, standard level
$1,950 to $3,000
About $12 to $18 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 36% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,850 |
| Labor | $750 | $1,050 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $130 |
| Total | $1,950 | $3,000 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Corpus Christi, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $600 | $1,500 | $2,400 | 60% |
| Labor | $550 | $890 | $1,250 | 36% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $95 | $190 | 4% |
| Total | $1,150 | $2,500 | $3,800 | 100% |
Why Corpus Christi 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 $28.29 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Corpus Christi is 0.85 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 36% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Corpus Christi is at 93.8 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,600 nationally becomes $1,500 here (midpoint, 160 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 92.7: $0 to $190.
Gutters: what moves the price in Corpus Christi
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.
Corpus Christi weather and the gutters calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Corpus Christi Nas (10 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 Corpus Christi are October through May: 8 of 12. Outside them, June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Corpus Christi gets about 35 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, September and October (6.2 inches in September). Inside the workable window, February and December are the driest, at 1.6 and 1.5 inches. The station averages about 96 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 | 68 | 52 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Feb | 71 | 56 | 1.6 | Workable |
| Mar | 76 | 62 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Apr | 82 | 68 | 2.5 | Workable |
| May | 87 | 75 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 91 | 79 | 3.5 | Hot |
| Jul | 92 | 80 | 2.6 | Hot |
| Aug | 94 | 80 | 2.0 | Hot |
| Sep | 91 | 77 | 6.2 | Hot |
| Oct | 85 | 71 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 77 | 61 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 70 | 54 | 1.5 | Workable |
What local crews earn in Corpus Christi
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 Corpus Christi the blend is 0.85.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 40% of the weighting: a median of $28.29 an hour, 5% below the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $25.89 and $37.37 an hour. About 460 work in the metro. That is 23.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Roofers (47-2181), 30% of the weighting: a median of $18.08 an hour, 32% below the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $16.60 and $22.03 an hour. About 50 work in the metro. That is 2.6 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 $20.40 an hour, which is 10% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.27 and $23.05 an hour. BLS counts 2,640 of them working in the area, 137.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (sheet metal workers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $130 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $35. That is a swing of roughly 1.4% to 5.1% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Corpus Christi has 192,580 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 118th 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% | $25.89 | $28.29 | $37.37 | $29.71 | 0.95 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $16.60 | $18.08 | $22.03 | $26.65 | 0.68 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $17.27 | $20.40 | $23.05 | $22.66 | 0.90 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.85 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: gutters pricing in Corpus Christi
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Corpus Christi. 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
$1,150 to $2,200
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$1,950 to $3,000
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$2,750 to $3,800
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $860 – $1,700 | $1,450 – $2,300 | $2,100 – $2,900 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,150 – $2,200 | $1,950 – $3,000 | $2,750 – $3,800 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $1,700 – $3,300 | $2,900 – $4,450 | $4,050 – $5,650 |
Corpus Christi against nearby metros and the rest of Texas
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 $2,400 to $2,600 across Corpus Christi and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi, TXthis page | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,500 | |
| McAllen, TX115 miles | $1,100 – $3,650 | $2,400 | −4% |
| Laredo, TX120 miles | $1,100 – $3,750 | $2,450 | −2% |
| Brownsville, TX125 miles | $1,150 – $3,750 | $2,450 | −2% |
| San Antonio, TX130 miles | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | level |
| Austin, TX165 miles | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,600 | +4% |
| Texas (statewide) | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,550 | +3% |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | +10% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Corpus Christi ranks #249 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Corpus Christi is 3% below the Texas figure.
Elsewhere in Texas
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $1,250 – $4,150 | $2,700 | +8% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | +4% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,600 | +4% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | level |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $1,100 – $3,650 | $2,350 | −5% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $1,100 – $3,650 | $2,400 | −4% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Corpus Christi against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modesto, CA | 195,230 jobs | $1,450 – $4,600 | $3,000 | +22% |
| Boulder, CO | 192,390 jobs | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | +7% |
| Savannah, GA | 198,360 jobs | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | +1% |
| Wilmington, NC | 191,280 jobs | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,550 | +2% |
What nearby projects cost in Corpus Christi
Jobs that often go together with gutters are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Corpus Christi wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (−6%) and roof replacement lowest (−20%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $4,700 – $10,100 | −20% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,050 – $27,600 | −17% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,450 – $22,300 | −11% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $540 – $1,900 | −10% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $950 – $3,800 | −6% |
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Gutters in Corpus Christi: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Corpus Christi?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,150 to $3,800 in the Corpus Christi area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,950 to $3,000. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for gutters in Corpus Christi?
About $7.15 to $22.50 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 Corpus Christi or McAllen?
McAllen is 115 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $2,400, which is 4% less than Corpus Christi ($2,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Corpus Christi?
About 36% at the midpoint, or $890 out of $2,500. Materials are 60% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 38%.
+What would average house (160 linear ft) cost in Corpus Christi?
$1,150 to $3,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Corpus Christi?
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 Corpus Christi area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Corpus Christi expensive for gutters compared with the rest of Texas?
Corpus Christi is 3% below 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 Corpus Christi?
The BLS median is $28.29 an hour in the Corpus Christi area, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $25.89 to $37.37.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Corpus Christi?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,150 to $2,200 and premium work $2,750 to $3,800. 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 Corpus Christi?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through May. February and December 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 Corpus Christi
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.