Gutters cost in Wisconsin
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (160 linear ft)
- $1,350 – $4,300
- Per linear ft
- $8.50 – $25.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +3%
- US $2,750
- Metros covered
- 12
Wisconsin prices for gutters: $1,350 to $4,300 for 160 linear ft, or $8.50 to $25.50 per linear ft without the permit. The state midpoint is 3% above the national one. Local wages for sheet metal workers are $37.38 an hour.
Inside Wisconsin, the metros we cover range from $2,700 (Oshkosh) to $3,000 (Kenosha) 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 Wisconsin (statewide), standard level
$2,250 to $3,400
About $13.50 to $20.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 43% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,850 |
| Labor | $1,050 | $1,400 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $130 |
| Total | $2,250 | $3,400 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Wisconsin
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $600 | $1,500 | $2,400 | 53% |
| Labor | $760 | $1,250 | $1,700 | 43% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $95 | $190 | 3% |
| Total | $1,350 | $2,850 | $4,300 | 100% |
Related projects, priced for Wisconsin
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Wisconsin wages and prices. Against national midpoints, French drain comes out highest (+14%) and attic insulation lowest (−2%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,400 – $12,800 | +3% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,000 – $33,500 | +4% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,550 – $25,700 | +2% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $690 – $2,400 | +14% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $990 – $3,900 | −2% |
Wisconsin versus the states around it
Wisconsin ranks 13 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. Wisconsin sits at $2,850. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 120 miles away | $1,550 – $4,850 | $3,200 | +12% |
| Iowa | 230 miles away | $1,250 – $4,000 | $2,650 | −7% |
| Michigan | 230 miles away | $1,300 – $4,150 | $2,750 | −4% |
| Minnesota | 260 miles away | $1,450 – $4,600 | $3,000 | +7% |
| Indiana | 260 miles away | $1,300 – $4,150 | $2,700 | −4% |
Weather windows across Wisconsin
Season matters for gutters. For each Wisconsin metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Kenosha has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Wisconsin at 9 months (March through November); Wausau has the shortest at 7 (April through October). Rainfall runs from 32 inches a year in Green Bay to 37 inches in La Crosse.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 14 | 83 | 34 | 8: April through November |
| Madison | 12 | 82 | 37 | 8: April through November |
| Green Bay | 11 | 81 | 32 | 7: April through October |
| Appleton | 10 | 82 | 33 | 7: April through October |
| Oshkosh | 10 | 82 | 33 | 7: April through October |
| Eau Claire | 6 | 83 | 33 | 7: April through October |
| La Crosse | 8 | 80 | 37 | 7: April through October |
| Racine | 16 | 81 | 32 | 8: April through November |
| Kenosha | 16 | 84 | 32 | 9: March through November |
| Janesville | 12 | 83 | 37 | 9: March through November |
| Wausau | 7 | 80 | 34 | 7: April through October |
| Sheboygan | 15 | 82 | 35 | 8: April through November |
Which Wisconsin city is cheapest for gutters?
4 of the 12 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $2,850, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenosha, WI | $1,400 – $4,550 | $3,000 | +6% |
| Appleton, WI | $1,400 – $4,350 | $2,900 | +2% |
| Sheboygan, WI | $1,400 – $4,350 | $2,850 | +1% |
| Milwaukee, WI | $1,350 – $4,300 | $2,850 | +1% |
| La Crosse, WI | $1,350 – $4,300 | $2,800 | level |
| Racine, WI | $1,350 – $4,300 | $2,800 | level |
| Madison, WI | $1,350 – $4,300 | $2,800 | level |
| Green Bay, WI | $1,350 – $4,250 | $2,800 | −1% |
| Wausau, WI | $1,350 – $4,250 | $2,800 | −1% |
| Janesville, WI | $1,350 – $4,250 | $2,800 | −1% |
| Eau Claire, WI | $1,350 – $4,250 | $2,800 | −2% |
| Oshkosh, WI | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,700 | −5% |
Gutters: what moves the price in Wisconsin
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.
Wages behind the Wisconsin number
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 3 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 1.18 for Wisconsin.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 40%) the local median is $37.38 an hour, which is 26% above the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $24.21 and $46.79 an hour. BLS counts 3,180 of them working in the state, 10.8 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 $28.54 an hour, which is 7% above the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $23.01 and $31.41 an hour. BLS counts 2,400 of them working in the state, 8.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 8.7), so the local bench is about average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $26.97 an hour, 19% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.14 and $34.68 an hour. About 20,330 work in the state. That is 69.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for sheet metal workers ($46.79 an hour) would add about $130 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($24.21) 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 2,941,540 jobs across Wisconsin (May 2025), which is 1.9% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 40% | $24.21 | $37.38 | $46.79 | $29.71 | 1.26 | state |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $23.01 | $28.54 | $31.41 | $26.65 | 1.07 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $22.14 | $26.97 | $34.68 | $22.66 | 1.19 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.18 | |||||
Quality levels and sizes in Wisconsin
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Wisconsin wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$1,350 to $2,550
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$2,250 to $3,400
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$3,150 to $4,300
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $1,000 – $1,900 | $1,700 – $2,600 | $2,350 – $3,300 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,350 – $2,550 | $2,250 – $3,400 | $3,150 – $4,300 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $2,050 – $3,750 | $3,350 – $5,050 | $4,650 – $6,350 |
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Gutters in Wisconsin: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Wisconsin?
$1,350 to $4,300 for 160 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Wisconsin can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Wisconsin is cheapest for gutters?
Oshkosh at about $2,700 (midpoint, 160 linear ft). The priciest is Kenosha at $3,000.
+Is gutters cheaper in Wisconsin than the US average?
It is 3% more expensive: $2,850 against $2,750 for 160 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Wisconsin?
About 43% ($1,250). Materials are 53%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.18x the national wage level.
+What do sheet metal workers earn in Wisconsin?
The BLS statewide median is $37.38 an hour, against $29.71 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.21 to $46.79.
+Where does Wisconsin rank for gutters costs?
13th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $2,850 for 160 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Wisconsin?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,350 to $2,550 and premium work $3,150 to $4,300. Basic means: vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story. Premium means: steel or copper, two stories, custom length.
+Does the season matter for gutters in Wisconsin?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Wisconsin metros we cover, Kenosha has the most comfortable months (9 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 Wisconsin
- Kenosha, WI$3,000 midpoint
- Appleton, WI$2,900 midpoint
- Sheboygan, WI$2,850 midpoint
- Milwaukee, WI$2,850 midpoint
- La Crosse, WI$2,800 midpoint
- Racine, WI$2,800 midpoint
- Madison, WI$2,800 midpoint
- Green Bay, WI$2,800 midpoint
- Wausau, WI$2,800 midpoint
- Janesville, WI$2,800 midpoint
- Eau Claire, WI$2,800 midpoint
- Oshkosh, WI$2,700 midpoint
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.