Gutters cost in Yakima, WA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (160 linear ft)
- $1,400 – $4,500
- Per linear ft
- $8.70 – $27
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +7%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #52
- 1 = most expensive
Yakima homeowners pay roughly $1,400 to $4,500 to install gutters at 160 linear ft, or $8.70 to $27 per linear ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Yakima is 7% higher. Sheet metal workers earn a median of $37.43 an hour in the Yakima area, 26% above the US median of $29.71.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Yakima, WA, standard level
$2,300 to $3,550
About $14 to $21.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 40% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,300 | $2,100 |
| Labor | $990 | $1,350 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $130 |
| Total | $2,300 | $3,550 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Yakima, WA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $670 | $1,700 | $2,700 | 57% |
| Labor | $720 | $1,150 | $1,600 | 40% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $95 | $190 | 3% |
| Total | $1,400 | $2,950 | $4,500 | 100% |
What is behind the Yakima number
Labor is 40% of the midpoint bill here, against 38% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is sheet metal workers (40%), roofers (30%), construction laborers (30%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Yakima the blended ratio comes out at 1.12.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Yakima 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 (95.5) and land at $0 to $190.
Is Yakima cheap or dear? The local comparison
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 $2,950 to $3,250 across Yakima and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yakima, WAthis page | $1,400 – $4,500 | $2,950 | |
| Kennewick, WA70 miles | $1,500 – $4,750 | $3,150 | +6% |
| Seattle, WA90 miles | $1,600 – $4,950 | $3,250 | +11% |
| Portland, OR100 miles | $1,450 – $4,600 | $3,050 | +3% |
| Olympia, WA105 miles | $1,500 – $4,750 | $3,150 | +7% |
| Bremerton, WA120 miles | $1,450 – $4,700 | $3,100 | +5% |
| Washington (statewide) | $1,500 – $4,800 | $3,150 | +8% |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | −7% |
Across 300 US metros, Yakima comes in at #52 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, Yakima is 7% 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 | +11% |
| Spokane, WA | 255,820 jobs | $1,400 – $4,500 | $2,950 | +1% |
| Olympia, WA | 130,300 jobs | $1,500 – $4,750 | $3,150 | +7% |
| Kennewick, WA | 129,490 jobs | $1,500 – $4,750 | $3,150 | +6% |
| Bremerton, WA | 93,740 jobs | $1,450 – $4,700 | $3,100 | +5% |
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $1,500 – $4,750 | $3,100 | +6% |
Cities with a workforce like Yakima's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Yakima against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Binghamton, NY | 97,030 jobs | $1,300 – $4,250 | $2,800 | −5% |
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,450 | −16% |
| Lynchburg, VA | 97,190 jobs | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,450 | −16% |
| Fort Smith, AR | 95,560 jobs | $1,100 – $3,700 | $2,400 | −19% |
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Yakima is 1.12 times the national level.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 40%) the local median is $37.43 an hour, which is 26% above the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $28.33 and $47.76 an hour. BLS counts 90 of them working in the area, 9.3 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 $27.24 an hour, which is in line with the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $26.89 and $36.14 an hour. BLS counts 160 of them working in the area, 16.5 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 $23.47 an hour, 4% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.25 and $29.70 an hour. About 590 work in the metro. That is 60.8 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 ($47.76 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $140. At the 25th percentile ($28.33) it shrinks by about $130. The total moves by 4.9% or 4.3%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 97,010 jobs in the Yakima area. That makes it the 208th 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% | $28.33 | $37.43 | $47.76 | $29.71 | 1.26 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $26.89 | $27.24 | $36.14 | $26.65 | 1.02 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $21.25 | $23.47 | $29.70 | $22.66 | 1.04 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.12 | |||||
Why two Yakima quotes can differ
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).
What nearby projects cost in Yakima
Because every project leans on different trades, Yakima's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs +14% and roof replacement +3%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,300 – $12,900 | +3% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $10,800 – $34,400 | +6% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,900 – $26,600 | +6% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $680 – $2,400 | +14% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,200 – $4,550 | +14% |
Cost by quality level and size in Yakima
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Yakima 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
$1,400 to $2,650
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$2,300 to $3,550
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$3,250 to $4,500
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $1,050 – $2,000 | $1,750 – $2,700 | $2,450 – $3,400 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,400 – $2,650 | $2,300 – $3,550 | $3,250 – $4,500 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $2,100 – $3,900 | $3,450 – $5,300 | $4,800 – $6,650 |
When to schedule gutters in Yakima
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Yakima Air Terminal (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
February through June and August through November are the stretches where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Yakima (9 of 12 months). January and December have an average daytime high under 45°F; July has 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.
Yakima gets about 8 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 20 inches of snow. The wettest months are January, November and December (1.4 inches in December). Inside the workable window, August and September are the driest, at 0.2 and 0.2 inches. The station averages about 40 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 | 40 | 24 | 1.2 | Cold |
| Feb | 47 | 26 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 57 | 30 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 65 | 35 | 0.6 | Workable |
| May | 74 | 44 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 81 | 50 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Jul | 90 | 55 | 0.2 | Hot |
| Aug | 89 | 53 | 0.2 | Workable |
| Sep | 79 | 45 | 0.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 64 | 35 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 49 | 27 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 38 | 23 | 1.4 | Cold |
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Gutters in Yakima: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Yakima?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,400 to $4,500 in the Yakima area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,300 to $3,550. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for gutters in Yakima?
About $8.70 to $27 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $190 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $8 to $25.
+Is gutters cheaper in Yakima or Kennewick?
Kennewick is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $3,150, which is 6% more than Yakima ($2,950). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Yakima?
About 40% at the midpoint, or $1,150 out of $2,950. Materials are 57% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 38%.
+What would average house (160 linear ft) cost in Yakima?
$1,400 to $4,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Yakima?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $190 for fees in the Yakima area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Yakima expensive for gutters compared with the rest of Washington?
Yakima is 7% 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 Yakima?
The BLS median is $37.43 an hour in the Yakima area, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.33 to $47.76.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Yakima?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,400 to $2,650 and premium work $3,250 to $4,500. 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 Yakima?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through June and August through November. August 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 Yakima
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.