Gutters cost in Washington
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (160 linear ft)
- $1,500 – $4,800
- Per linear ft
- $9.50 – $28.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +15%
- US $2,750
- Metros covered
- 7
Washington prices for gutters: $1,500 to $4,800 for 160 linear ft, or $9.50 to $28.50 per linear ft without the permit. The state midpoint is 15% above the national one. Local wages for sheet metal workers are $47.38 an hour.
Inside Washington, the metros we cover range from $2,950 (Yakima) to $3,250 (Seattle) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Washington (statewide), standard level
$2,500 to $3,800
About $15.50 to $23 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 44% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,250 | $2,050 |
| Labor | $1,150 | $1,600 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $150 |
| Total | $2,500 | $3,800 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Washington
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $670 | $1,650 | $2,650 | 53% |
| Labor | $850 | $1,400 | $1,900 | 44% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $110 | $210 | 3% |
| Total | $1,500 | $3,150 | $4,800 | 100% |
Basic, standard or premium: Washington prices
Bands overlap on purpose, since a good standard job can cost as much as a light premium one. Below are the three bands for the default size, then a grid from small house (120 linear ft) to large house (240 linear ft).
Basic
$1,500 to $2,850
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$2,500 to $3,800
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$3,500 to $4,800
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $1,150 – $2,150 | $1,900 – $2,900 | $2,650 – $3,650 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,500 – $2,850 | $2,500 – $3,800 | $3,500 – $4,800 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $2,300 – $4,200 | $3,750 – $5,650 | $5,150 – $7,100 |
Washington seasons and gutters
Weather decides when exterior installation can happen, and Washington is not uniform. The table uses NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals from the weather station nearest each metro we cover, and counts the months that are neither cold nor hot enough to complicate the job.
Seattle has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Washington at 12 months; Kennewick has the shortest at 8 (February through June and September through November). Rainfall runs from 8 inches a year in Kennewick to 57 inches in Bremerton.
We do not adjust prices by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. Timing is still worth raising when you collect bids.
| Metro | Jan avg low °F | Jul avg high °F | Precip (in/yr) | Comfortable months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | 37 | 77 | 38 | 12: all year |
| Spokane | 26 | 87 | 17 | 9: March through November |
| Olympia | 33 | 78 | 51 | 12: all year |
| Kennewick | 28 | 93 | 8 | 8: February through June and September through November |
| Yakima | 24 | 90 | 8 | 9: February through June and August through November |
| Bremerton | 36 | 77 | 57 | 12: all year |
| Bellingham | 34 | 73 | 35 | 12: all year |
What sheet metal workers and the other trades earn in Washington
Washington's labor line is priced from 3 trades, each compared with its US median wage. After weighting by each trade's share of the work, the state comes out at 1.33 times the national level.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 40% of the weighting: a median of $47.38 an hour, 59% above the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $34.72 and $64.71 an hour. About 3,440 work in the state. That is 9.7 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 $29.16 an hour, 9% above the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $25.15 and $38.21 an hour. About 5,890 work in the state. That is 16.6 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 $27.75 an hour, which is 22% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.56 and $34.69 an hour. BLS counts 25,060 of them working in the state, 70.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for sheet metal workers ($64.71 an hour) would add about $240 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($34.72) would take off about $180. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 3,550,970 jobs across Washington (May 2025), which is 2.3% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 40% | $34.72 | $47.38 | $64.71 | $29.71 | 1.59 | state |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $25.15 | $29.16 | $38.21 | $26.65 | 1.09 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $22.56 | $27.75 | $34.69 | $22.66 | 1.22 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.33 | |||||
Gutters cost by metro in Washington
1 of the 7 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $3,150, and the top-to-bottom gap is 11%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (160 linear ft) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | $1,600 – $4,950 | $3,250 | +3% |
| Olympia, WA | $1,500 – $4,750 | $3,150 | −1% |
| Kennewick, WA | $1,500 – $4,750 | $3,150 | −1% |
| Bellingham, WA | $1,500 – $4,750 | $3,100 | −1% |
| Bremerton, WA | $1,450 – $4,700 | $3,100 | −3% |
| Spokane, WA | $1,400 – $4,500 | $2,950 | −6% |
| Yakima, WA | $1,400 – $4,500 | $2,950 | −7% |
Why two Washington quotes can differ
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.
Permit
Local building codes may add $50-$200, though most cities don't require one.
Washington against its neighbors
Washington ranks 5 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for gutters, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $3,400 and the cheapest Arkansas at $2,400, both for 160 linear ft at the midpoint. Washington sits at $3,150. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 170 miles away | $1,400 – $4,500 | $2,950 | −7% |
| Idaho | 380 miles away | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,600 | −18% |
| Montana | 500 miles away | $1,300 – $4,150 | $2,700 | −14% |
| Utah | 650 miles away | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | −16% |
| Nevada | 780 miles away | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,550 | −19% |
Related projects, priced for Washington
Each project weights the trades differently, so Washington's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, French drain is +21% and roof replacement +9%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,700 – $13,500 | +9% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,900 – $36,500 | +14% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $9,700 – $29,000 | +15% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $720 – $2,550 | +21% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,200 – $4,550 | +15% |
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Gutters in Washington: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Washington?
$1,500 to $4,800 for 160 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Washington can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Washington is cheapest for gutters?
Yakima at about $2,950 (midpoint, 160 linear ft). The priciest is Seattle at $3,250.
+Is gutters cheaper in Washington than the US average?
It is 15% more expensive: $3,150 against $2,750 for 160 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Washington?
About 44% ($1,400). Materials are 53%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.33x the national wage level.
+What do sheet metal workers earn in Washington?
The BLS statewide median is $47.38 an hour, against $29.71 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $34.72 to $64.71.
+Where does Washington rank for gutters costs?
5th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $3,150 for 160 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Washington?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,500 to $2,850 and premium work $3,500 to $4,800. Basic means: vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story. Premium means: steel or copper, two stories, custom length.
+Does the season matter for gutters in Washington?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Washington metros we cover, Seattle has the most comfortable months (12 of 12) based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Our prices do not change by month, so ask contractors whether they charge more or less in busy and slow seasons.
Gutters by city in Washington
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.