Gutters cost in Appleton, WI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (160 linear ft)
- $1,400 – $4,350
- Per linear ft
- $8.70 – $26
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +5%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #61
- 1 = most expensive
New gutters in Appleton, WI usually costs $1,400 to $4,350 for 160 linear ft. That works out to about $8.70 to $26 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $140 more. Sheet metal workers earn a median of $39.14 an hour in the Appleton area, 32% above the US median of $29.71.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Appleton, WI, standard level
$2,300 to $3,500
About $14 to $21 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 45% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,850 |
| Labor | $1,100 | $1,500 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $130 |
| Total | $2,300 | $3,500 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Appleton, WI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $600 | $1,500 | $2,400 | 52% |
| Labor | $790 | $1,300 | $1,800 | 45% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $90 | $180 | 3% |
| Total | $1,400 | $2,900 | $4,350 | 100% |
Where the Appleton price comes from
Labor is 45% 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 Appleton the blended ratio comes out at 1.24.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Appleton is at 93.8 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,600 nationally becomes $1,500 here (midpoint, 160 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 92.4: $0 to $180.
Appleton 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, Appleton (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 Appleton are April through October: 7 of 12. Outside them, January, February, March, November and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February, March, November 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.
Appleton gets about 33 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 49 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and July (4.7 inches in June). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 3.2 and 2.8 inches. The station averages about 6 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 | 25 | 10 | 1.4 | Cold |
| Feb | 29 | 12 | 1.1 | Cold |
| Mar | 41 | 22 | 1.9 | Cold |
| Apr | 54 | 34 | 3.2 | Workable |
| May | 67 | 46 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 77 | 57 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 82 | 61 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Aug | 79 | 60 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Sep | 72 | 51 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 58 | 39 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 43 | 28 | 2.1 | Cold |
| Dec | 31 | 17 | 1.8 | Cold |
How Appleton compares
Same job, same size (160 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Appleton is the priciest of the group. Oshkosh is the cheapest at $2,700.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton, WIthis page | $1,400 – $4,350 | $2,900 | |
| Oshkosh, WI20 miles | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,700 | −7% |
| Green Bay, WI20 miles | $1,350 – $4,250 | $2,800 | −3% |
| Sheboygan, WI50 miles | $1,400 – $4,350 | $2,850 | −1% |
| Wausau, WI80 miles | $1,350 – $4,250 | $2,800 | −3% |
| Milwaukee, WI100 miles | $1,350 – $4,300 | $2,850 | −1% |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | $1,350 – $4,300 | $2,850 | −2% |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | −5% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Appleton ranks #61 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Appleton is 2% above the Wisconsin figure.
Elsewhere in Wisconsin
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $1,350 – $4,300 | $2,850 | −1% |
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $1,350 – $4,300 | $2,800 | −2% |
| Green Bay, WI | 174,550 jobs | $1,350 – $4,250 | $2,800 | −3% |
| Oshkosh, WI | 93,750 jobs | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,700 | −7% |
| Eau Claire, WI | 86,060 jobs | $1,350 – $4,250 | $2,800 | −4% |
| La Crosse, WI | 84,380 jobs | $1,350 – $4,300 | $2,800 | −2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Appleton against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth, MN | 124,710 jobs | $1,450 – $4,550 | $3,000 | +5% |
| Amarillo, TX | 123,930 jobs | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,450 | −15% |
| Crestview, FL | 125,050 jobs | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,550 | −12% |
| Rochester, MN | 122,980 jobs | $1,350 – $4,350 | $2,850 | −1% |
Gutters: what moves the price in Appleton
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.
Cost by quality level and size in Appleton
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Appleton. 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
$1,400 to $2,600
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$2,300 to $3,500
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$3,200 to $4,350
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $1,050 – $1,950 | $1,750 – $2,650 | $2,400 – $3,300 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,400 – $2,600 | $2,300 – $3,500 | $3,200 – $4,350 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $2,100 – $3,850 | $3,400 – $5,150 | $4,700 – $6,450 |
What local crews earn in Appleton
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 Appleton the blend is 1.24.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 40% of the weighting: a median of $39.14 an hour, 32% above the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $27.81 and $47.49 an hour. About 400 work in the metro. That is 32.2 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 $29.75 an hour, 12% above the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $23.42 and $32.31 an hour. About 120 work in the metro. That is 9.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 8.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $28.49 an hour, which is 26% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.86 and $36.28 an hour. BLS counts 1,030 of them working in the area, 82.9 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 $120 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $160. That is a swing of roughly 5.5% to 4.1% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Appleton has 124,230 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 174th 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% | $27.81 | $39.14 | $47.49 | $29.71 | 1.32 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $23.42 | $29.75 | $32.31 | $26.65 | 1.12 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $21.86 | $28.49 | $36.28 | $22.66 | 1.26 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.24 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Appleton?
Jobs that often go together with gutters are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Appleton wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, French drain comes out highest (+18%) and attic insulation lowest (−2%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,600 – $13,100 | +6% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,400 – $34,200 | +7% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,700 – $26,000 | +3% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $710 – $2,450 | +18% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,000 – $3,900 | −2% |
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Gutters in Appleton: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Appleton?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,400 to $4,350 in the Appleton area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,300 to $3,500. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for gutters in Appleton?
About $8.70 to $26 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $180 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $8 to $25.
+Is gutters cheaper in Appleton or Oshkosh?
Oshkosh is 20 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $2,700, which is 7% less than Appleton ($2,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Appleton?
About 45% at the midpoint, or $1,300 out of $2,900. Materials are 52% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 38%.
+What would average house (160 linear ft) cost in Appleton?
$1,400 to $4,350. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Appleton?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $180 for fees in the Appleton area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Appleton expensive for gutters compared with the rest of Wisconsin?
Appleton is 2% above the Wisconsin statewide estimate ($2,850 at the midpoint). We cover 12 metros in Wisconsin; see the state page to compare them.
+What do sheet metal workers earn in Appleton?
The BLS median is $39.14 an hour in the Appleton area, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $27.81 to $47.49.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Appleton?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,400 to $2,600 and premium work $3,200 to $4,350. 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 Appleton?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through October. September and October 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 Appleton
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.