Gutters cost in Kennewick, WA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (160 linear ft)
- $1,500 – $4,750
- Per linear ft
- $9.35 – $28.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +14%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #14
- 1 = most expensive
New gutters in Kennewick, WA usually costs $1,500 to $4,750 for 160 linear ft. That works out to about $9.35 to $28.50 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $390 more. Sheet metal workers earn a median of $46.15 an hour in the Kennewick area, 55% above the US median of $29.71.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Kennewick, WA, standard level
$2,500 to $3,800
About $15 to $22.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 43% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,300 | $2,100 |
| Labor | $1,150 | $1,550 |
| Permits and fees | $60 | $140 |
| Total | $2,500 | $3,800 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Kennewick, WA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $670 | $1,700 | $2,700 | 54% |
| Labor | $830 | $1,350 | $1,850 | 43% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $100 | $200 | 3% |
| Total | $1,500 | $3,150 | $4,750 | 100% |
What is behind the Kennewick 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, Kennewick wages are 1.29 times the national level. Labor makes up about 43% of the midpoint estimate (38% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Kennewick is at 105.0 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,600 nationally becomes $1,700 here (midpoint, 160 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 100.1: $0 to $200.
Why two Kennewick quotes can differ
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.
How Kennewick compares
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 160 linear ft range from $2,600 to $3,250 across Kennewick and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennewick, WAthis page | $1,500 – $4,750 | $3,150 | |
| Yakima, WA70 miles | $1,400 – $4,500 | $2,950 | −6% |
| Spokane, WA140 miles | $1,400 – $4,500 | $2,950 | −5% |
| Seattle, WA145 miles | $1,600 – $4,950 | $3,250 | +5% |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID150 miles | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | −16% |
| Portland, OR165 miles | $1,450 – $4,600 | $3,050 | −3% |
| Washington (statewide) | $1,500 – $4,800 | $3,150 | +1% |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | −12% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Kennewick ranks #14 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Kennewick is 1% below the Washington figure.
Elsewhere in Washington
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | 2,086,210 jobs | $1,600 – $4,950 | $3,250 | +5% |
| Spokane, WA | 255,820 jobs | $1,400 – $4,500 | $2,950 | −5% |
| Olympia, WA | 130,300 jobs | $1,500 – $4,750 | $3,150 | level |
| Yakima, WA | 97,010 jobs | $1,400 – $4,500 | $2,950 | −6% |
| Bremerton, WA | 93,740 jobs | $1,450 – $4,700 | $3,100 | −1% |
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $1,500 – $4,750 | $3,100 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Kennewick against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waco, TX | 129,860 jobs | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,500 | −21% |
| Elkhart, IN | 127,730 jobs | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | −15% |
| Olympia, WA | 130,300 jobs | $1,500 – $4,750 | $3,150 | level |
| Norwich, CT | 126,450 jobs | $1,400 – $4,400 | $2,900 | −8% |
What local crews earn in Kennewick
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 Kennewick the blend is 1.29.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 40% of the weighting: a median of $46.15 an hour, 55% above the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $34.69 and $61.62 an hour. About 190 work in the metro. That is 14.7 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 $28.73 an hour, 8% above the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $24.61 and $36.65 an hour. About 210 work in the metro. That is 16.2 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 $26.32 an hour, which is 16% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.79 and $33.92 an hour. BLS counts 1,110 of them working in the area, 85.7 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 $220 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $160. That is a swing of roughly 5.1% to 6.9% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Kennewick-Richland has 129,490 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 169th 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% | $34.69 | $46.15 | $61.62 | $29.71 | 1.55 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $24.61 | $28.73 | $36.65 | $26.65 | 1.08 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $21.79 | $26.32 | $33.92 | $22.66 | 1.16 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.29 | |||||
Kennewick weather and the gutters calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Pasco Tri Cities 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 Kennewick 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.
Kennewick gets about 8 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, November and December (1.0 inches in January). Inside the workable window, June and September are the driest, at 0.6 and 0.3 inches. The station averages about 55 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 | 41 | 28 | 1.0 | Cold |
| Feb | 49 | 28 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Mar | 59 | 33 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 67 | 38 | 0.7 | Workable |
| May | 77 | 46 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 83 | 53 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Jul | 93 | 57 | 0.1 | Hot |
| Aug | 91 | 56 | 0.3 | Hot |
| Sep | 81 | 48 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Oct | 66 | 38 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 50 | 32 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 41 | 27 | 1.0 | Cold |
Cost by quality level and size in Kennewick
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Kennewick. 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
$1,500 to $2,800
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$2,500 to $3,800
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$3,450 to $4,750
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 – $3,600 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,500 – $2,800 | $2,500 – $3,800 | $3,450 – $4,750 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $2,250 – $4,150 | $3,700 – $5,600 | $5,100 – $7,050 |
What nearby projects cost in Kennewick
Jobs that often go together with gutters are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Kennewick wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, French drain comes out highest (+18%) and roof replacement lowest (+7%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,600 – $13,400 | +7% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,700 – $36,200 | +12% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $9,200 – $27,600 | +10% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $710 – $2,450 | +18% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,150 – $4,400 | +11% |
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Gutters in Kennewick: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Kennewick?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,500 to $4,750 in the Kennewick area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,500 to $3,800. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for gutters in Kennewick?
About $9.35 to $28.50 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 Kennewick or Yakima?
Yakima is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $2,950, which is 6% less than Kennewick ($3,150). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Kennewick?
About 43% at the midpoint, or $1,350 out of $3,150. Materials are 54% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 38%.
+What would average house (160 linear ft) cost in Kennewick?
$1,500 to $4,750. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Kennewick?
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 Kennewick area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Kennewick expensive for gutters compared with the rest of Washington?
Kennewick is 1% 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 Kennewick?
The BLS median is $46.15 an hour in the Kennewick area, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $34.69 to $61.62.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Kennewick?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,500 to $2,800 and premium work $3,450 to $4,750. 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 Kennewick?
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 Kennewick
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.