Basic
$59 – $117 per sq ft
3 cm entry-level granite in a common speckled color, standard edge, sink cutout, polished and sealed

Template, fabricate and install 3 cm granite slab kitchen countertops with standard edge, per sq ft, materials and labor.
Granite Countertop in Albuquerque, New Mexico typically costs $69 to $138 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Albuquerque are 9.0% lower than the national average for granite countertop.
National average: $75 – $150 per sq ft
$59 – $117 per sq ft
3 cm entry-level granite in a common speckled color, standard edge, sink cutout, polished and sealed
$69 – $138 per sq ft
3 cm mid-level granite with more color and movement, standard edge, undermount sink cutout, polished and sealed
$86 – $173 per sq ft
3 cm higher-level granite with dramatic veining and movement, standard edge, seams placed by pattern, sealed
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $32 – $65 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $22 – $45 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $8.64 – $17 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $5.76 – $12 | sq ft |

Granite kitchen countertop with tile backsplash and oak cabinets
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Brown granite peninsula countertop with red-stained cabinets
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Tan speckled granite countertops with dark brown cabinets and white appliances in a kitchen
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Close-up of a polished white and brown granite slab
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Material costs in Albuquerque run proportionally higher than labor, which may favor labor-intensive approaches.
Connect with local granite countertop contractors in Albuquerque for personalized quotes based on your specific project.