Gutters cost in San Antonio, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (160 linear ft)
- $1,150 – $3,850
- Per linear ft
- $7.20 – $22.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #243
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for new gutters in the San Antonio area: $1,150 to $3,850 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 9% lower than the US figure. Sheet metal workers earn a median of $27.59 an hour in the San Antonio area, 7% below the US median of $29.71.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in San Antonio, 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 | $760 | $1,050 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $130 |
| Total | $1,950 | $3,000 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in San Antonio, 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 | $3,850 | 100% |
What is behind the San Antonio number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 3 trades: sheet metal workers at 40%, roofers at 30%, construction laborers at 30%. Weighted together, San Antonio wages are 0.86 times the national level. Labor makes up about 36% of the midpoint estimate (38% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. San Antonio 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 94.7: $0 to $190.
How San Antonio compares
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than San Antonio. Laredo is the lowest at about $2,450 (midpoint, 160 linear ft), 125 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio, TXthis page | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | |
| Austin, TX80 miles | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,600 | +4% |
| Laredo, TX125 miles | $1,100 – $3,750 | $2,450 | −2% |
| Corpus Christi, TX130 miles | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,500 | level |
| Killeen, TX130 miles | $1,100 – $3,750 | $2,450 | −2% |
| College Station, TX155 miles | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,450 | −1% |
| 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, San Antonio ranks #243 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, San Antonio 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% |
| 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% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 192,580 jobs | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,500 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is San Antonio against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $1,650 – $5,150 | $3,400 | +37% |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 1,114,490 jobs | $1,250 – $4,200 | $2,750 | +10% |
| Las Vegas, NV | 1,136,960 jobs | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,550 | +3% |
| Columbus, OH | 1,105,580 jobs | $1,350 – $4,250 | $2,800 | +12% |
Related projects, priced for San Antonio
Jobs that often go together with gutters are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same San Antonio wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (−6%) and roof replacement lowest (−15%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,100 – $10,700 | −15% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,600 – $28,600 | −13% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,400 – $22,200 | −12% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $530 – $1,850 | −11% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $940 – $3,750 | −6% |
Who does the work: San Antonio 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 San Antonio the blend is 0.86.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 40% of the weighting: a median of $27.59 an hour, 7% below the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $22.14 and $32.83 an hour. About 680 work in the metro. That is 6.0 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 $21.02 an hour, 21% below the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $17.64 and $23.70 an hour. About 350 work in the metro. That is 3.1 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 $18.94 an hour, which is 16% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.61 and $21.87 an hour. BLS counts 8,400 of them working in the area, 74.5 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 $75 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $75. That is a swing of roughly 3.1% to 2.9% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
San Antonio-New Braunfels has 1,126,880 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 28th 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% | $22.14 | $27.59 | $32.83 | $29.71 | 0.93 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $17.64 | $21.02 | $23.70 | $26.65 | 0.79 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $17.61 | $18.94 | $21.87 | $22.66 | 0.84 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.86 | |||||
The best months for gutters in San Antonio
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, San Antonio 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 San Antonio are October through May: 8 of 12. Outside them, June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
San Antonio gets about 32 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, September and October (4.4 inches in May). Inside the workable window, January and February are the driest, at 2.0 and 1.7 inches. The station averages about 122 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 | 63 | 41 | 2.0 | Workable |
| Feb | 68 | 45 | 1.7 | Workable |
| Mar | 74 | 52 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 80 | 58 | 2.4 | Workable |
| May | 87 | 66 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 92 | 73 | 3.3 | Hot |
| Jul | 95 | 75 | 2.4 | Hot |
| Aug | 96 | 75 | 2.1 | Hot |
| Sep | 90 | 70 | 3.9 | Hot |
| Oct | 82 | 60 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 72 | 50 | 2.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 65 | 42 | 2.0 | Workable |
San Antonio: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to San Antonio. 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 $3,850
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $860 – $1,700 | $1,500 – $2,300 | $2,100 – $2,900 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,150 – $2,200 | $1,950 – $3,000 | $2,750 – $3,850 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $1,700 – $3,300 | $2,900 – $4,450 | $4,100 – $5,650 |
Gutters: what moves the price in San Antonio
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).
Seamless
Seamless costs $3-$5+ more per linear foot than sectional, but has fewer places to leak.
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Gutters in San Antonio: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in San Antonio?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,150 to $3,850 in the San Antonio 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 San Antonio?
About $7.20 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 San Antonio or Austin?
Austin is 80 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $2,600, which is 4% more than San Antonio ($2,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in San Antonio?
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 San Antonio?
$1,150 to $3,850. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in San Antonio?
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 San Antonio area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is San Antonio expensive for gutters compared with the rest of Texas?
San Antonio 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 San Antonio?
The BLS median is $27.59 an hour in the San Antonio area, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.14 to $32.83.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in San Antonio?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,150 to $2,200 and premium work $2,750 to $3,850. 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 San Antonio?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through May. 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 San Antonio
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.