Gutters cost in Janesville, 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
- $8.35 – $25.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +2%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #95
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for new gutters in the Janesville area: $1,350 to $4,250 for 160 linear ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint lands close to the US figure. Sheet metal workers earn a median of $33.72 an hour in the Janesville area, 13% above the US median of $29.71.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Janesville, WI, standard level
$2,200 to $3,350
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 | $1,000 | $1,400 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $130 |
| Total | $2,200 | $3,350 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Janesville, WI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $600 | $1,500 | $2,400 | 54% |
| Labor | $740 | $1,200 | $1,650 | 43% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $95 | $190 | 3% |
| Total | $1,350 | $2,800 | $4,250 | 100% |
Why Janesville prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on sheet metal workers, who do 40% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $33.72 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Janesville is 1.15 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 43% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Janesville 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 93.7: $0 to $190.
Is Janesville 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 $2,800 to $3,000 across Janesville and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janesville, WIthis page | $1,350 – $4,250 | $2,800 | |
| Rockford, IL25 miles | $1,400 – $4,350 | $2,850 | +3% |
| Madison, WI40 miles | $1,350 – $4,300 | $2,800 | +1% |
| Kenosha, WI60 miles | $1,400 – $4,550 | $3,000 | +7% |
| Milwaukee, WI65 miles | $1,350 – $4,300 | $2,850 | +2% |
| Racine, WI65 miles | $1,350 – $4,300 | $2,800 | +1% |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | $1,350 – $4,300 | $2,850 | +1% |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | −2% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Janesville ranks #95 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Janesville is 1% below the Wisconsin figure.
Elsewhere in Wisconsin
| 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 | +3% |
| Oshkosh, WI | 93,750 jobs | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,700 | −4% |
| Eau Claire, WI | 86,060 jobs | $1,350 – $4,250 | $2,800 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Janesville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Park, MD | 70,650 jobs | $1,300 – $4,250 | $2,750 | −1% |
| Wausau, WI | 69,530 jobs | $1,350 – $4,250 | $2,800 | level |
| Bismarck, ND | 71,270 jobs | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,650 | −4% |
| Yuma, AZ | 68,880 jobs | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,500 | −10% |
Why two Janesville quotes can differ
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).
Seamless
Seamless costs $3-$5+ more per linear foot than sectional, but has fewer places to leak.
Who does the work: Janesville trade wages
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 Janesville the blend is 1.15.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 40% of the weighting: a median of $33.72 an hour, 13% above the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $23.50 and $43.79 an hour. About 30 work in the metro. That is 4.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Roofers (47-2181), 30% of the weighting: a median of $30.44 an hour, 14% above the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $26.83 and $37.51 an hour. About 70 work in the metro. That is 10.0 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 $26.77 an hour, which is 18% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.00 and $36.28 an hour. BLS counts 480 of them working in the area, 68.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (sheet metal workers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $140 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $140. That is a swing of roughly 5.1% to 5.1% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Janesville-Beloit has 69,870 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 260th 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% | $23.50 | $33.72 | $43.79 | $29.71 | 1.13 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $26.83 | $30.44 | $37.51 | $26.65 | 1.14 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $22.00 | $26.77 | $36.28 | $22.66 | 1.18 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.15 | |||||
The best months for gutters in Janesville
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Afton - Janesville Wwtp (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 Janesville are March through November: 9 of 12. Outside them, January, February and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February 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.
Janesville gets about 37 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 37 inches of snow. The wettest months are June, July and August (5.0 inches in June). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 2.1 and 2.3 inches. The station averages about 13 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 | 28 | 12 | 1.6 | Cold |
| Feb | 32 | 15 | 1.6 | Cold |
| Mar | 45 | 25 | 2.1 | Workable |
| Apr | 58 | 36 | 3.6 | Workable |
| May | 70 | 48 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Jun | 80 | 58 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Jul | 83 | 62 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Aug | 82 | 60 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Sep | 75 | 51 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 62 | 40 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Nov | 46 | 29 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Dec | 34 | 18 | 1.9 | Cold |
Janesville: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Janesville. 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
$1,350 to $2,500
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$2,200 to $3,350
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$3,100 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 – $3,250 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,350 – $2,500 | $2,200 – $3,350 | $3,100 – $4,250 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $2,000 – $3,700 | $3,300 – $5,000 | $4,550 – $6,300 |
What nearby projects cost in Janesville
Jobs that often go together with gutters are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Janesville wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, French drain comes out highest (+11%) 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 | $6,650 – $13,200 | +7% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,200 – $33,800 | +5% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $9,050 – $27,100 | +8% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $670 – $2,350 | +11% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $990 – $3,900 | −2% |
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Gutters in Janesville: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Janesville?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,350 to $4,250 in the Janesville 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 Janesville?
About $8.35 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 Janesville or Rockford?
Rockford is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $2,850, which is 3% more than Janesville ($2,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Janesville?
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 Janesville?
$1,350 to $4,250. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Janesville?
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 Janesville area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Janesville expensive for gutters compared with the rest of Wisconsin?
Janesville is 1% 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 Janesville?
The BLS median is $33.72 an hour in the Janesville area, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.50 to $43.79.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Janesville?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,350 to $2,500 and premium work $3,100 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 Janesville?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. March and November 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 Janesville
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.