Gutters cost in Eau Claire, WI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (160 linear ft)
- $1,350 – $4,250
- Per linear ft
- $8.30 – $25.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +1%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #103
- 1 = most expensive
Eau Claire homeowners pay roughly $1,350 to $4,250 to install gutters at 160 linear ft, or $8.30 to $25.50 per linear ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Eau Claire is almost level. Sheet metal workers earn a median of $36.56 an hour in the Eau Claire area, 23% above the US median of $29.71.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Eau Claire, WI, standard level
$2,200 to $3,350
About $13.50 to $20 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 43% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,850 |
| Labor | $1,000 | $1,350 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $130 |
| Total | $2,200 | $3,350 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Eau Claire, WI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $600 | $1,500 | $2,400 | 54% |
| Labor | $730 | $1,200 | $1,650 | 43% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $95 | $190 | 3% |
| Total | $1,350 | $2,800 | $4,250 | 100% |
Why Eau Claire 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, Eau Claire wages are 1.14 times the national level. Labor makes up about 43% of the midpoint estimate (38% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Eau Claire metro is 93.8 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 160 linear ft comes to $1,500, compared with $1,600 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (92.8) and land at $0 to $190.
Related projects, priced for Eau Claire
Because every project leans on different trades, Eau Claire's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, French drain runs +15% and roof replacement −4%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,900 – $12,000 | −4% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $10,200 – $31,800 | −2% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,450 – $25,400 | +1% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $690 – $2,400 | +15% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,000 – $3,900 | −2% |
When to schedule gutters in Eau Claire
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Eau Claire Rgnl Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
April through October is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Eau Claire (7 of 12 months). 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.
Eau Claire gets about 33 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 55 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and August (4.8 inches in June). Inside the workable window, April and October are the driest, at 3.1 and 2.5 inches. The station averages about 10 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 | 23 | 6 | 1.0 | Cold |
| Feb | 28 | 9 | 1.1 | Cold |
| Mar | 41 | 21 | 2.0 | Cold |
| Apr | 57 | 33 | 3.1 | Workable |
| May | 70 | 45 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 79 | 56 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Jul | 83 | 60 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Aug | 80 | 58 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Sep | 72 | 49 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Oct | 58 | 37 | 2.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 42 | 25 | 1.8 | Cold |
| Dec | 29 | 13 | 1.4 | Cold |
Why two Eau Claire 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).
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 Eau Claire is 1.14 times the national level.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 40%) the local median is $36.56 an hour, which is 23% above the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $23.53 and $44.34 an hour. BLS counts 80 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 $24.70 an hour, which is 7% below the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $23.01 and $30.28 an hour. BLS counts 70 of them working in the area, 8.1 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 $28.00 an hour, 24% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.33 and $36.35 an hour. About 640 work in the metro. That is 74.4 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 ($44.34 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $110. At the 25th percentile ($23.53) it shrinks by about $180. The total moves by 3.9% or 6.6%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 86,060 jobs in the Eau Claire area. That makes it the 226th 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% | $23.53 | $36.56 | $44.34 | $29.71 | 1.23 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $23.01 | $24.70 | $30.28 | $26.65 | 0.93 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $22.33 | $28.00 | $36.35 | $22.66 | 1.24 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.14 | |||||
Cost by quality level and size in Eau Claire
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Eau Claire 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
$1,350 to $2,500
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$2,200 to $3,350
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$3,050 to $4,250
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $1,000 – $1,900 | $1,650 – $2,550 | $2,350 – $3,200 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,350 – $2,500 | $2,200 – $3,350 | $3,050 – $4,250 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $2,000 – $3,700 | $3,250 – $4,950 | $4,550 – $6,250 |
Is Eau Claire 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 $2,700 to $3,100 across Eau Claire and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eau Claire, WIthis page | $1,350 – $4,250 | $2,800 | |
| Wausau, WI75 miles | $1,350 – $4,250 | $2,800 | +1% |
| Rochester, MN85 miles | $1,350 – $4,350 | $2,850 | +3% |
| La Crosse, WI85 miles | $1,350 – $4,300 | $2,800 | +2% |
| Minneapolis, MN100 miles | $1,500 – $4,700 | $3,100 | +11% |
| Oshkosh, WI140 miles | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,700 | −3% |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | $1,350 – $4,300 | $2,850 | +2% |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | −1% |
Across 300 US metros, Eau Claire comes in at #103 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, Eau Claire is 2% below the Wisconsin figure.
Other Wisconsin metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $1,350 – $4,300 | $2,850 | +2% |
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $1,350 – $4,300 | $2,800 | +1% |
| Green Bay, WI | 174,550 jobs | $1,350 – $4,250 | $2,800 | +1% |
| Appleton, WI | 124,230 jobs | $1,400 – $4,350 | $2,900 | +4% |
| Oshkosh, WI | 93,750 jobs | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,700 | −3% |
| La Crosse, WI | 84,380 jobs | $1,350 – $4,300 | $2,800 | +2% |
Cities with a workforce like Eau Claire's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Eau Claire against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daphne, AL | 87,120 jobs | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,500 | −11% |
| Jackson, TN | 84,530 jobs | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | −6% |
| Joplin, MO | 87,190 jobs | $1,100 – $3,700 | $2,400 | −13% |
| La Crosse, WI | 84,380 jobs | $1,350 – $4,300 | $2,800 | +2% |
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Gutters in Eau Claire: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Eau Claire?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,350 to $4,250 in the Eau Claire area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,200 to $3,350. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for gutters in Eau Claire?
About $8.30 to $25.50 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 Eau Claire or Wausau?
Wausau is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $2,800, which is 1% more than Eau Claire ($2,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Eau Claire?
About 43% at the midpoint, or $1,200 out of $2,800. Materials are 54% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 38%.
+What would average house (160 linear ft) cost in Eau Claire?
$1,350 to $4,250. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Eau Claire?
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 Eau Claire area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Eau Claire expensive for gutters compared with the rest of Wisconsin?
Eau Claire is 2% below 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 Eau Claire?
The BLS median is $36.56 an hour in the Eau Claire area, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.53 to $44.34.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Eau Claire?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,350 to $2,500 and premium work $3,050 to $4,250. 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 Eau Claire?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through October. April 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 Eau Claire
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.