Gutters cost in Salt Lake City, UT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (160 linear ft)
- $1,250 – $4,050
- Per linear ft
- $7.75 – $24
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −3%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #143
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for new gutters in the Salt Lake City area: $1,250 to $4,050 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 3% lower than the US figure. Building materials run about 4% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 96.4).
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Salt Lake City, UT, standard level
$2,100 to $3,200
About $12.50 to $19 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 38% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,900 |
| Labor | $850 | $1,150 |
| Permits and fees | $60 | $140 |
| Total | $2,100 | $3,200 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Salt Lake City, UT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $620 | $1,550 | $2,450 | 58% |
| Labor | $620 | $1,000 | $1,400 | 38% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $100 | $200 | 4% |
| Total | $1,250 | $2,650 | $4,050 | 100% |
Why Salt Lake City prices look the way they do
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, Salt Lake City wages are 0.97 times the national level. Labor makes up about 38% of the midpoint estimate (38% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Salt Lake City is at 96.4 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,600 nationally becomes $1,550 here (midpoint, 160 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 100.9: $0 to $200.
What nearby projects cost in Salt Lake City
Jobs that often go together with gutters are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Salt Lake City wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, French drain comes out highest (level) and roof replacement lowest (−8%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,550 – $11,600 | −8% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,400 – $30,500 | −6% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,250 – $24,700 | −2% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $600 – $2,100 | level |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $910 – $3,700 | −8% |
Cost by quality level and size in Salt Lake City
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Salt Lake City. 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
$1,250 to $2,350
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$2,100 to $3,200
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$2,950 to $4,050
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $930 – $1,800 | $1,600 – $2,450 | $2,250 – $3,100 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,250 – $2,350 | $2,100 – $3,200 | $2,950 – $4,050 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $1,850 – $3,500 | $3,100 – $4,750 | $4,350 – $6,000 |
Gutters: what moves the price in Salt Lake City
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).
The best months for gutters in Salt Lake City
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City are February through June and September through November: 8 of 12. Outside them, January and December have an average daytime high under 45°F, and July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
In January and December the average high stays below 45°F. Sealants, adhesives and some materials, such as vinyl, are harder to install well in the cold, and short daylight cuts the working day.
Salt Lake City gets about 16 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 52 inches of snow. The wettest months are March, April and May (2.2 inches in April). Inside the workable window, June and September are the driest, at 0.9 and 1.1 inches. The station averages about 62 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 | 39 | 24 | 1.4 | Cold |
| Feb | 45 | 29 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Mar | 55 | 36 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Apr | 62 | 42 | 2.2 | Workable |
| May | 73 | 50 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 84 | 59 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 94 | 68 | 0.5 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 67 | 0.6 | Hot |
| Sep | 81 | 56 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 66 | 44 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 51 | 33 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Dec | 39 | 25 | 1.4 | Cold |
Who does the work: Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City the blend is 0.97.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 40% of the weighting: a median of $30.25 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $22.68 and $39.57 an hour. About 660 work in the metro. That is 8.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Roofers (47-2181), 30% of the weighting: a median of $23.18 an hour, 13% below the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $21.94 and $29.71 an hour. About 1,330 work in the metro. That is 16.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 8.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $22.82 an hour, which is in line with the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $19.03 and $27.96 an hour. BLS counts 7,790 of them working in the area, 94.3 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 $110. That is a swing of roughly 4.0% to 4.9% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Salt Lake City-Murray has 826,210 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 37th 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% | $22.68 | $30.25 | $39.57 | $29.71 | 1.02 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $21.94 | $23.18 | $29.71 | $26.65 | 0.87 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $19.03 | $22.82 | $27.96 | $22.66 | 1.01 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.97 | |||||
How Salt Lake City compares
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than Salt Lake City. St. George is the lowest at about $2,550 (midpoint, 160 linear ft), 230 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City, UTthis page | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | |
| Provo, UT60 miles | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | −1% |
| Ogden, UT70 miles | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,700 | +1% |
| Logan, UT110 miles | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | −1% |
| Idaho Falls, ID210 miles | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,550 | −3% |
| St. George, UT230 miles | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | −4% |
| Utah (statewide) | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | level |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | +3% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Salt Lake City ranks #143 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Salt Lake City is 0% above the Utah figure.
Elsewhere in Utah
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provo, UT | 304,660 jobs | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | −1% |
| Ogden, UT | 271,370 jobs | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,700 | +1% |
| St. George, UT | 90,500 jobs | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | −4% |
| Logan, UT | 66,800 jobs | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Salt Lake City against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland, OH | 1,031,130 jobs | $1,350 – $4,250 | $2,800 | +6% |
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $1,350 – $4,300 | $2,850 | +7% |
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $1,450 – $4,650 | $3,050 | +15% |
| Jacksonville, FL | 765,930 jobs | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,550 | −5% |
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Gutters in Salt Lake City: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Salt Lake City?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,250 to $4,050 in the Salt Lake City area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,100 to $3,200. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for gutters in Salt Lake City?
About $7.75 to $24 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 Salt Lake City or Provo?
Provo is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $2,650, which is 1% less than Salt Lake City ($2,650). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Salt Lake City?
About 38% at the midpoint, or $1,000 out of $2,650. Materials are 58% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 38%.
+What would average house (160 linear ft) cost in Salt Lake City?
$1,250 to $4,050. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Salt Lake City?
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 Salt Lake City area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Salt Lake City expensive for gutters compared with the rest of Utah?
Salt Lake City is 0% above the Utah statewide estimate ($2,650 at the midpoint). We cover 5 metros in Utah; see the state page to compare them.
+What do sheet metal workers earn in Salt Lake City?
The BLS median is $30.25 an hour in the Salt Lake City area, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.68 to $39.57.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Salt Lake City?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,250 to $2,350 and premium work $2,950 to $4,050. 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 Salt Lake City?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through June and September through November. June and September 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 Salt Lake City
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.