Gutters cost in Madison, WI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (160 linear ft)
- $1,350 – $4,300
- Per linear ft
- $8.45 – $25.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +3%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #81
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for new gutters in the Madison area: $1,350 to $4,300 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 $35.79 an hour in the Madison area, 20% above the US median of $29.71.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Madison, WI, 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 | $60 | $140 |
| Total | $2,250 | $3,400 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Madison, WI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $600 | $1,500 | $2,400 | 53% |
| Labor | $750 | $1,200 | $1,700 | 43% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $95 | $190 | 3% |
| Total | $1,350 | $2,800 | $4,300 | 100% |
Where the Madison price comes from
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, Madison wages are 1.17 times the national level. Labor makes up about 43% of the midpoint estimate (38% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Madison 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 97.3: $0 to $190.
Specs and site conditions that change a Madison bid
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.
Is Madison 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 $2,650 to $2,850 across Madison and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison, WIthis page | $1,350 – $4,300 | $2,800 | |
| Janesville, WI40 miles | $1,350 – $4,250 | $2,800 | −1% |
| Rockford, IL60 miles | $1,400 – $4,350 | $2,850 | +2% |
| Dubuque, IA80 miles | $1,250 – $4,000 | $2,650 | −7% |
| Oshkosh, WI85 miles | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,700 | −5% |
| La Crosse, WI85 miles | $1,350 – $4,300 | $2,800 | level |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | $1,350 – $4,300 | $2,850 | level |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | −3% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Madison ranks #81 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Madison is 0% below the Wisconsin figure.
Elsewhere in Wisconsin
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $1,350 – $4,300 | $2,850 | +1% |
| Green Bay, WI | 174,550 jobs | $1,350 – $4,250 | $2,800 | level |
| Appleton, WI | 124,230 jobs | $1,400 – $4,350 | $2,900 | +2% |
| Oshkosh, WI | 93,750 jobs | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,700 | −5% |
| Eau Claire, WI | 86,060 jobs | $1,350 – $4,250 | $2,800 | −1% |
| La Crosse, WI | 84,380 jobs | $1,350 – $4,300 | $2,800 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Madison against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LA | 409,690 jobs | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,500 | −12% |
| Albuquerque, NM | 404,700 jobs | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | −10% |
| Knoxville, TN | 424,600 jobs | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | −8% |
| Bridgeport, CT | 404,180 jobs | $1,500 – $4,650 | $3,050 | +8% |
Who does the work: Madison 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 Madison the blend is 1.17.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 40% of the weighting: a median of $35.79 an hour, 20% above the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $24.55 and $50.20 an hour. About 340 work in the metro. That is 8.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Roofers (47-2181), 30% of the weighting: a median of $29.24 an hour, 10% above the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $23.70 and $33.39 an hour. About 270 work in the metro. That is 6.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 8.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $27.40 an hour, which is 21% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.70 and $31.94 an hour. BLS counts 2,370 of them working in the area, 58.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (sheet metal workers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $200 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $160. That is a swing of roughly 5.6% to 7.2% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Madison has 408,070 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 61st 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% | $24.55 | $35.79 | $50.20 | $29.71 | 1.20 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $23.70 | $29.24 | $33.39 | $26.65 | 1.10 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $22.70 | $27.40 | $31.94 | $22.66 | 1.21 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.17 | |||||
The best months for gutters in Madison
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Madison Dane Rgnl Ap (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 Madison are April through November: 8 of 12. Outside them, January, February, March and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February, March 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.
Madison gets about 37 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 52 inches of snow. The wettest months are June, July and August (5.3 inches in June). Inside the workable window, October and November are the driest, at 2.8 and 2.2 inches. The station averages about 9 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 | 27 | 12 | 1.5 | Cold |
| Feb | 31 | 15 | 1.5 | Cold |
| Mar | 44 | 25 | 2.3 | Cold |
| Apr | 57 | 36 | 3.8 | Workable |
| May | 69 | 47 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Jun | 79 | 57 | 5.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 82 | 62 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Aug | 80 | 60 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Sep | 73 | 51 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 60 | 40 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 45 | 29 | 2.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 32 | 18 | 1.6 | Cold |
Madison: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Madison. 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 $2,550
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$2,250 to $3,400
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$3,100 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 – $3,250 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,350 – $2,550 | $2,250 – $3,400 | $3,100 – $4,300 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $2,050 – $3,750 | $3,300 – $5,050 | $4,600 – $6,350 |
Planning more than one job in Madison?
Jobs that often go together with gutters are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Madison wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, French drain comes out highest (+17%) 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 | $6,500 – $13,000 | +5% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,100 – $33,600 | +5% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,600 – $25,800 | +2% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $700 – $2,450 | +17% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $990 – $3,900 | −2% |
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Gutters in Madison: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Madison?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,350 to $4,300 in the Madison area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,250 to $3,400. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for gutters in Madison?
About $8.45 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 Madison or Janesville?
Janesville is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $2,800, which is 1% less than Madison ($2,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Madison?
About 43% at the midpoint, or $1,200 out of $2,800. Materials are 53% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 38%.
+What would average house (160 linear ft) cost in Madison?
$1,350 to $4,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Madison?
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 Madison area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Madison expensive for gutters compared with the rest of Wisconsin?
Madison is 0% 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 Madison?
The BLS median is $35.79 an hour in the Madison area, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.55 to $50.20.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Madison?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,350 to $2,550 and premium work $3,100 to $4,300. 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 Madison?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through November. October 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 Madison
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.