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Gutter Installer Β· 2026 salary + AI outlook

Gutter Installer salary β€” and how to earn like the top 1%

$40,000median / year Β· about $19 an hour (BLS)

Hanging seamless gutter off a truck-mounted machine stays skilled handwork; installers who pull ahead own the equipment and business, sell copper and guards, and win builder and commercial contracts.

Entry level
$28,000
Top earners
$58,000
Job growth
+5%
AI exposure
Low
πŸ† The Top 1% Playbook

How to reach the top 1% of Gutter Installers

Four moves, straight from how the highest-paid in this field use AI in 2026:

1
Own the seamless machine Buy your own truck-mounted seamless gutter machine and run a crew; owning the equipment and business captures the full install margin instead of an installer's hourly wage.
2
Sell premium materials Offer copper, zinc, and half-round gutter alongside aluminum; high-end and historic-home materials carry much higher margins and draw customers who don't shop on price alone.
3
Win builder contracts Lock in repeat accounts with home builders, roofers, and property managers; new-construction and commercial contracts deliver steady volume that beats chasing one-off residential jobs.
4
Add guards, run software Bundle gutter-guard installation and run estimating and CRM tools like Jobber or JobNimbus, using AI for quotes, follow-ups, and reviews; guards and tight bids lift revenue per job.
πŸ’‘ The move that pays: Owning the seamless machine and locking in builder and commercial accounts β€” steady, higher-volume work at your own margin β€” is what moves a gutter installer past the crew wage.
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Gutter Installer Salary in 2026

Gutter Installer pay, in real terms

Per hour
$19.23
Per week
$769
Every 2 weeks
$1,538
Per month
$3,333

At the national median of $40,000/year, a gutter installer earns $3,333/month before taxes. Over a 30-year career that's roughly $1,200,000 in gross earnings β€” and that's before raises, promotions, or bonuses.

That puts this role about 17% below the U.S. median wage for all workers (about $48,060/year, per BLS). Using the common rule of keeping housing under 30% of gross pay, this salary supports about $1,000/month in rent or mortgage.

Figures are gross (pre-tax) estimates from the national median; use the take-home and hourly calculators on PayCrunch for your exact state and situation.

Updated June 2026 Β· BLS Data
How much does a Gutter Installer make?
$40,000per year
National median salary Β· $19.23/hour Β· $3,333/month
Hourly
$19.23
Monthly
$3,333
Weekly
$769
Daily
$154
Estimated take-home
$30,400/yr
Adjust Your Market Position
$40,000/yr
Entry Level Β· $28,000 Top Earner Β· $58,000
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What Does a Gutter Installer Do?

Gutter installers measure, cut, and mount rain gutters and downspouts on residential and commercial buildings.

Gutter Installer Salary by State

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How to Become a Gutter Installer

Education: High school diploma

Certifications: None required

Career path: Helper β†’ Gutter Installer β†’ Lead Installer β†’ Gutter Installation Manager β†’ Business Owner

Gutter Installer Salary by Experience

Entry level
$28,000
Mid-career
$40,000
Senior
$52,780

Estimates based on BLS percentile data and industry surveys. Actual salaries vary by employer, location, and individual qualifications.

Top 10 Highest-Paying States for Gutter Installers

#StateAnnualMonthlyHourly
1Hawaii$47,200$3,933$22.69
2California$46,000$3,833$22.12
3New York$46,000$3,833$22.12
4Massachusetts$44,800$3,733$21.54
5New Jersey$44,800$3,733$21.54
6Connecticut$44,000$3,667$21.15
7Washington$44,000$3,667$21.15
8Maryland$43,200$3,600$20.77
9Alaska$42,000$3,500$20.19
10Colorado$42,000$3,500$20.19

State salaries estimated using BLS national median adjusted by regional cost-of-living factors.

Compare to Related Jobs

Job TitleMedian SalaryHourlyDifference
Gutter Installer$40,000$19.23β€”
Exterminator$40,000$19.23β€”
Fence Installer$40,000$19.23β€”
Upholsterer$40,000$19.23β€”
Small Engine Mechanic$40,000$19.23β€”
Tow Truck Driver$40,000$19.23β€”
Lockout Specialist$40,000$19.23β€”

Job Outlook

The BLS projects +5% growth for gutter installers through 2032, which is faster than average compared to the average for all occupations (3%).

πŸ†• New & Trending AI Tools for Gutter InstallerReviewed July 2026

We track new AI-tool launches every week and refresh this list β€” here’s what’s gaining traction for Gutter Installer work right now.

SierraNEWEnterprise / see site

AI customer-service agents that resolve support conversations end-to-end.

How a Gutter Installer uses it: let AI handle routine tickets so you focus on complex or upset customers

DecagonNEWEnterprise / see site

AI support agents for chat and email that learn your policies.

How a Gutter Installer uses it: deflect repetitive questions and draft replies for the hard ones

NotebookLMNEWFree / $7.99 mo

Google tool that answers questions grounded only in the documents you give it β€” with citations.

How a Gutter Installer uses it: load your own manuals, policies, or PDFs and ask questions that stay accurate to the source

Intercom Fin$0.99/resolution

AI support agent that answers customer questions from your help content.

How a Gutter Installer uses it: resolve common questions instantly and hand off the rest with context

Observe.AIContact sales

Real-time AI assist and call analysis for support and sales agents.

How a Gutter Installer uses it: get live prompts on calls and auto-scored quality feedback

CrestaEnterprise / see site

Live AI coaching and suggested responses during customer conversations.

How a Gutter Installer uses it: get the best next thing to say suggested in real time on every call

ChatGPTFree / $20 mo

The most-used AI assistant β€” writing, analysis, research, and images from a plain-language chat.

How a Gutter Installer uses it: draft emails and documents, summarize long files, and get instant answers to on-the-job questions

ClaudeFree / $20 mo

AI assistant known for careful writing, long-document analysis, and coding.

How a Gutter Installer uses it: analyze big reports or spreadsheets and turn messy notes into clean, finished writing

Google GeminiFree / $20 mo

Google's AI assistant, built into Gmail, Docs, and Search.

How a Gutter Installer uses it: draft and reply inside Google Workspace and research without leaving the page

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a gutter installer make?
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The national median salary for a gutter installer is $40,000 per year, or $19.23 per hour. Entry-level positions start around $28,000 while top earners make $58,000 or more.
What education do you need to become a gutter installer?
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Most gutter installer positions require high school diploma. Additional certifications or experience may increase earning potential.
What is the job outlook for gutter installers?
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Employment of gutter installers is projected to grow 5% over the next decade, which is about average compared to the average for all occupations.
What are the highest paying states for gutter installers?
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The highest paying states include Hawaii, California, New York, Massachusetts, and New Jersey, where cost of living adjustments push salaries above the national median.
Can you make six figures as a gutter installer?
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While the median salary is below six figures, top earners in high-paying states and with significant experience can approach or exceed $100,000.
Methodology and data sources

Salary data is based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) program. National median, 10th percentile, and 90th percentile figures are sourced from the most recent BLS OES release. State-level salary estimates are calculated by applying regional price parity adjustments from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) to the national median. Job growth projections are from the BLS Employment Projections program. Education and certification requirements are based on BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook descriptions. All figures are approximate and updated periodically.

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