Gutters cost in Olympia, 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
- $9.40 – $28.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +15%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #13
- 1 = most expensive
New gutters in Olympia, WA usually costs $1,500 to $4,750 for 160 linear ft. That works out to about $9.40 to $28.50 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $400 more. Sheet metal workers earn a median of $48.39 an hour in the Olympia area, 63% above the US median of $29.71.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Olympia, WA, standard level
$2,500 to $3,800
About $15 to $23 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 | $150 |
| Total | $2,500 | $3,800 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Olympia, WA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $670 | $1,700 | $2,700 | 54% |
| Labor | $830 | $1,350 | $1,900 | 43% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $100 | $210 | 3% |
| Total | $1,500 | $3,150 | $4,750 | 100% |
Why Olympia 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, Olympia wages are 1.30 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. Olympia 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 103.7: $0 to $210.
Specs and site conditions that change a Olympia bid
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.
Olympia against nearby metros and the rest of Washington
Same job, same size (160 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Seattle is the priciest of the group at $3,250. Yakima is the cheapest at $2,950.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olympia, WAthis page | $1,500 – $4,750 | $3,150 | |
| Bremerton, WA50 miles | $1,450 – $4,700 | $3,100 | −2% |
| Seattle, WA60 miles | $1,600 – $4,950 | $3,250 | +4% |
| Portland, OR95 miles | $1,450 – $4,600 | $3,050 | −4% |
| Yakima, WA105 miles | $1,400 – $4,500 | $2,950 | −6% |
| Bellingham, WA140 miles | $1,500 – $4,750 | $3,100 | −1% |
| Washington (statewide) | $1,500 – $4,800 | $3,150 | +1% |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | −13% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Olympia ranks #13 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Olympia 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 | +4% |
| Spokane, WA | 255,820 jobs | $1,400 – $4,500 | $2,950 | −6% |
| Kennewick, WA | 129,490 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 | −2% |
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $1,500 – $4,750 | $3,100 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Olympia against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville, NC | 131,430 jobs | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | −20% |
| Waco, TX | 129,860 jobs | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,500 | −21% |
| South Bend, IN | 131,670 jobs | $1,350 – $4,300 | $2,850 | −10% |
| Kennewick, WA | 129,490 jobs | $1,500 – $4,750 | $3,150 | level |
Olympia 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, Olympia Ap (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Olympia: 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.
Olympia gets about 51 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 4 inches of snow. The wettest months are January, November and December (8.2 inches in November). The station averages about 7 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 | 46 | 33 | 7.8 | Workable |
| Feb | 49 | 32 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Mar | 54 | 35 | 5.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 59 | 38 | 3.7 | Workable |
| May | 66 | 43 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 71 | 47 | 1.5 | Workable |
| Jul | 78 | 51 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Aug | 78 | 51 | 1.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 72 | 46 | 2.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 60 | 41 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Nov | 51 | 36 | 8.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 45 | 33 | 7.8 | Workable |
Related projects, priced for Olympia
Jobs that often go together with gutters are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Olympia wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, French drain comes out highest (+24%) and roof replacement lowest (+5%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,450 – $13,200 | +5% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,600 – $36,000 | +12% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $9,150 – $27,400 | +9% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $740 – $2,600 | +24% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,750 | +20% |
What local crews earn in Olympia
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 Olympia the blend is 1.30.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 40% of the weighting: a median of $48.39 an hour, 63% above the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $36.25 and $67.27 an hour. About 100 work in the metro. That is 7.7 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 $27.84 an hour, 4% above the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $23.13 and $36.74 an hour. About 260 work in the metro. That is 20.0 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 $25.52 an hour, which is 13% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.90 and $33.85 an hour. BLS counts 730 of them working in the area, 56.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (sheet metal workers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $260 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $170. That is a swing of roughly 5.4% to 8.4% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater has 130,300 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 167th 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% | $36.25 | $48.39 | $67.27 | $29.71 | 1.63 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $23.13 | $27.84 | $36.74 | $26.65 | 1.04 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $21.90 | $25.52 | $33.85 | $22.66 | 1.13 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.30 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: gutters pricing in Olympia
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Olympia. 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) | $1,150 – $2,150 | $1,900 – $2,900 | $2,650 – $3,650 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,500 – $2,800 | $2,500 – $3,800 | $3,450 – $4,750 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $2,250 – $4,200 | $3,700 – $5,600 | $5,150 – $7,050 |
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Gutters in Olympia: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Olympia?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,500 to $4,750 in the Olympia 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 Olympia?
About $9.40 to $28.50 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 Olympia or Bremerton?
Bremerton is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $3,100, which is 2% less than Olympia ($3,150). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Olympia?
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 Olympia?
$1,500 to $4,750. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Olympia?
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 Olympia area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Olympia expensive for gutters compared with the rest of Washington?
Olympia 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 Olympia?
The BLS median is $48.39 an hour in the Olympia area, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $36.25 to $67.27.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Olympia?
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.
+Is there a bad season to install gutters in Olympia?
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 Olympia
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.