Gutters cost in Bremerton, WA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (160 linear ft)
- $1,450 – $4,700
- Per linear ft
- $9.20 – $28
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +12%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #18
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install gutters in Bremerton, plan on $1,450 to $4,700 for 160 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $9.20 to $28 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 12% higher than the national one. Sheet metal workers earn a median of $42.66 an hour in the Bremerton area, 44% above the US median of $29.71.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Bremerton, WA, standard level
$2,450 to $3,700
About $15 to $22.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 42% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,300 | $2,100 |
| Labor | $1,100 | $1,500 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $150 |
| Total | $2,450 | $3,700 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Bremerton, WA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $670 | $1,700 | $2,700 | 55% |
| Labor | $800 | $1,300 | $1,800 | 42% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $110 | $210 | 3% |
| Total | $1,450 | $3,100 | $4,700 | 100% |
Why Bremerton 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, Bremerton wages are 1.24 times the national level. Labor makes up about 42% of the midpoint estimate (38% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Bremerton metro is 105.0 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 160 linear ft comes to $1,700, compared with $1,600 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (105.6) and land at $0 to $210.
Gutters: what moves the price in Bremerton
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.
Climate in Bremerton: timing your gutters job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Bremerton (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Bremerton: no month in the averages is cold enough (an average daytime high under 45°F) or hot enough (an average daytime high of 90°F or more) to rule it out, so the workable window is all year.
Bremerton gets about 57 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 3 inches of snow. The wettest months are January, November and December (9.9 inches in December). The station averages about 4 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 | 47 | 36 | 9.3 | Workable |
| Feb | 49 | 35 | 5.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 54 | 38 | 6.4 | Workable |
| Apr | 59 | 41 | 3.9 | Workable |
| May | 66 | 47 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 70 | 51 | 1.6 | Workable |
| Jul | 77 | 55 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Aug | 77 | 55 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Sep | 72 | 51 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 61 | 45 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Nov | 51 | 39 | 8.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 46 | 35 | 9.9 | Workable |
Cost by quality level and size in Bremerton
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Bremerton 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
$1,450 to $2,750
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$2,450 to $3,700
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$3,400 to $4,700
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $1,100 – $2,100 | $1,850 – $2,850 | $2,600 – $3,550 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,450 – $2,750 | $2,450 – $3,700 | $3,400 – $4,700 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $2,200 – $4,100 | $3,600 – $5,500 | $5,050 – $6,950 |
Bremerton labor market for gutters
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 Bremerton is 1.24 times the national level.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 40%) the local median is $42.66 an hour, which is 44% above the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $32.37 and $45.94 an hour. BLS counts 180 of them working in the area, 19.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 30%) the local median is $28.59 an hour, which is 7% above the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $23.88 and $38.19 an hour. BLS counts 170 of them working in the area, 18.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 8.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $26.30 an hour, 16% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.39 and $31.03 an hour. About 620 work in the metro. That is 66.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the sheet metal workers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($45.94 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $45. At the 25th percentile ($32.37) it shrinks by about $140. The total moves by 1.5% or 4.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 93,740 jobs in the Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard area. That makes it the 216th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.06% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 40% | $32.37 | $42.66 | $45.94 | $29.71 | 1.44 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $23.88 | $28.59 | $38.19 | $26.65 | 1.07 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $22.39 | $26.30 | $31.03 | $22.66 | 1.16 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.24 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Bremerton?
Because every project leans on different trades, Bremerton's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, French drain runs +18% and roof replacement +7%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,550 – $13,400 | +7% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,500 – $35,800 | +11% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $9,200 – $27,500 | +9% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $710 – $2,500 | +18% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,200 – $4,550 | +15% |
How Bremerton compares
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Bremerton. Yakima is the lowest at about $2,950 (midpoint, 160 linear ft), 120 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bremerton, WAthis page | $1,450 – $4,700 | $3,100 | |
| Seattle, WA40 miles | $1,600 – $4,950 | $3,250 | +6% |
| Olympia, WA50 miles | $1,500 – $4,750 | $3,150 | +2% |
| Bellingham, WA90 miles | $1,500 – $4,750 | $3,100 | +1% |
| Yakima, WA120 miles | $1,400 – $4,500 | $2,950 | −4% |
| Portland, OR140 miles | $1,450 – $4,600 | $3,050 | −2% |
| Washington (statewide) | $1,500 – $4,800 | $3,150 | +3% |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | −11% |
Across 300 US metros, Bremerton comes in at #18 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, Bremerton is 3% below the Washington figure.
Other Washington metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | 2,086,210 jobs | $1,600 – $4,950 | $3,250 | +6% |
| Spokane, WA | 255,820 jobs | $1,400 – $4,500 | $2,950 | −4% |
| Olympia, WA | 130,300 jobs | $1,500 – $4,750 | $3,150 | +2% |
| Kennewick, WA | 129,490 jobs | $1,500 – $4,750 | $3,150 | +1% |
| Yakima, WA | 97,010 jobs | $1,400 – $4,500 | $2,950 | −4% |
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $1,500 – $4,750 | $3,100 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like Bremerton's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Bremerton against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oshkosh, WI | 93,750 jobs | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,700 | −13% |
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $1,500 – $4,750 | $3,100 | +1% |
| Iowa City, IA | 93,760 jobs | $1,250 – $4,000 | $2,650 | −15% |
| Panama City, FL | 90,610 jobs | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | −19% |
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Gutters in Bremerton: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Bremerton?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,450 to $4,700 in the Bremerton area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,450 to $3,700. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for gutters in Bremerton?
About $9.20 to $28 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $210 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $8 to $25.
+Is gutters cheaper in Bremerton or Seattle?
Seattle is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $3,250, which is 6% more than Bremerton ($3,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Bremerton?
About 42% at the midpoint, or $1,300 out of $3,100. Materials are 55% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 38%.
+What would average house (160 linear ft) cost in Bremerton?
$1,450 to $4,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Bremerton?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $210 for fees in the Bremerton area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Bremerton expensive for gutters compared with the rest of Washington?
Bremerton is 3% below the Washington statewide estimate ($3,150 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in Washington; see the state page to compare them.
+What do sheet metal workers earn in Bremerton?
The BLS median is $42.66 an hour in the Bremerton area, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $32.37 to $45.94.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Bremerton?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,450 to $2,750 and premium work $3,400 to $4,700. Basic means: vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story. Premium means: steel or copper, two stories, custom length.
+Is there a bad season to install gutters in Bremerton?
Not from a temperature point of view. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals show no month with a freezing-level overnight low or a 90°F-plus average high, so timing is mostly about contractor availability and rain.
Gutters near Bremerton
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.