Gutters cost in McAllen, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (160 linear ft)
- $1,100 – $3,650
- Per linear ft
- $6.80 – $22
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −13%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #297
- 1 = most expensive
McAllen homeowners pay roughly $1,100 to $3,650 to install gutters at 160 linear ft, or $6.80 to $22 per linear ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, McAllen is 13% lower. Sheet metal workers earn a median of $21.81 an hour in the McAllen area, 27% below the US median of $29.71.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in McAllen, TX, standard level
$1,850 to $2,900
About $11.50 to $17.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 33% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,850 |
| Labor | $670 | $910 |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $120 |
| Total | $1,850 | $2,900 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in McAllen, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $600 | $1,500 | $2,400 | 63% |
| Labor | $490 | $790 | $1,100 | 33% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $85 | $170 | 4% |
| Total | $1,100 | $2,400 | $3,650 | 100% |
What is behind the McAllen 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 $21.81 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for McAllen is 0.76 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 33% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the McAllen 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 (85.9) and land at $0 to $170.
Data note: 30% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in McAllen. The wage table below marks each row.
Gutters: what moves the price in McAllen
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.
Material
Vinyl is $8-$12 per linear foot installed and aluminum $10-$20. Steel and copper run higher (HomeGuide).
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 McAllen is 0.76 times the national level.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 40%) the local median is $21.81 an hour, which is 27% below the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $17.93 and $26.27 an hour. BLS counts 60 of them working in the area, 2.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Roofers (47-2181) carry 30% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the McAllen metro, so we used the Texas statewide median: $22.13 an hour against $26.65 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $18.00 and $25.78 an hour.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $16.57 an hour, 27% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $14.08 and $18.08 an hour. About 1,360 work in the metro. That is 45.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer 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 ($26.27 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $60. At the 25th percentile ($17.93) it shrinks by about $55. The total moves by 2.6% or 2.3%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 296,700 jobs in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission area. That makes it the 86th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.19% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 40% | $17.93 | $21.81 | $26.27 | $29.71 | 0.73 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $18.00 | $22.13 | $25.78 | $26.65 | 0.83 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $14.08 | $16.57 | $18.08 | $22.66 | 0.73 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.76 | |||||
Related projects, priced for McAllen
Because every project leans on different trades, McAllen's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs −6% and vinyl siding −18%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,150 – $10,800 | −14% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,400 – $28,300 | −14% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $6,900 – $20,700 | −18% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $490 – $1,750 | −18% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $940 – $3,750 | −6% |
When to schedule gutters in McAllen
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Mcallen Miller Intl Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
October through April is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in McAllen (7 of 12 months). May, June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
McAllen gets about 22 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, September and October (4.6 inches in September). Inside the workable window, January and February are the driest, at 0.8 and 0.7 inches. The station averages about 177 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 | 73 | 53 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Feb | 77 | 57 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Mar | 83 | 63 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Apr | 88 | 68 | 1.4 | Workable |
| May | 93 | 74 | 2.0 | Hot |
| Jun | 97 | 78 | 3.0 | Hot |
| Jul | 99 | 79 | 2.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 100 | 79 | 1.8 | Hot |
| Sep | 94 | 76 | 4.6 | Hot |
| Oct | 89 | 69 | 2.1 | Workable |
| Nov | 80 | 60 | 1.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 74 | 54 | 1.1 | Workable |
McAllen against nearby metros and the rest of Texas
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than McAllen. Laredo comes closest at about $2,450.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| McAllen, TXthis page | $1,100 – $3,650 | $2,400 | |
| Brownsville, TX50 miles | $1,150 – $3,750 | $2,450 | +3% |
| Corpus Christi, TX115 miles | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,500 | +4% |
| Laredo, TX120 miles | $1,100 – $3,750 | $2,450 | +2% |
| San Antonio, TX210 miles | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | +5% |
| Austin, TX270 miles | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,600 | +8% |
| Texas (statewide) | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,550 | +8% |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | +15% |
Across 300 US metros, McAllen comes in at #297 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, McAllen is 7% below the Texas figure.
Other Texas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $1,250 – $4,150 | $2,700 | +13% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | +9% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,600 | +8% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | +5% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $1,100 – $3,650 | $2,350 | level |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 192,580 jobs | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,500 | +4% |
Cities with a workforce like McAllen's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is McAllen against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse, NY | 300,130 jobs | $1,300 – $4,250 | $2,800 | +17% |
| Toledo, OH | 291,530 jobs | $1,350 – $4,250 | $2,800 | +18% |
| Provo, UT | 304,660 jobs | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | +11% |
| Stockton, CA | 289,660 jobs | $1,400 – $4,550 | $3,000 | +25% |
Cost by quality level and size in McAllen
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for McAllen 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
$1,100 to $2,100
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$1,850 to $2,900
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$2,650 to $3,650
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $820 – $1,600 | $1,400 – $2,200 | $2,000 – $2,800 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,100 – $2,100 | $1,850 – $2,900 | $2,650 – $3,650 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $1,650 – $3,150 | $2,750 – $4,300 | $3,900 – $5,400 |
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Gutters in McAllen: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in McAllen?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,100 to $3,650 in the McAllen area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,850 to $2,900. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for gutters in McAllen?
About $6.80 to $22 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $170 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $8 to $25.
+Is gutters cheaper in McAllen or Brownsville?
Brownsville is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $2,450, which is 3% more than McAllen ($2,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in McAllen?
About 33% at the midpoint, or $790 out of $2,400. Materials are 63% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 38%.
+What would average house (160 linear ft) cost in McAllen?
$1,100 to $3,650. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in McAllen?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $170 for fees in the McAllen area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is McAllen expensive for gutters compared with the rest of Texas?
McAllen is 7% 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 McAllen?
The BLS median is $21.81 an hour in the McAllen area, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.93 to $26.27.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in McAllen?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,100 to $2,100 and premium work $2,650 to $3,650. 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 McAllen?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through April. January and February 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 McAllen
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.