Basic
$20 – $25 per sq ft
4 x 4 in. glazed ceramic tile over cement backer board, V-cap edge tile at the front, sanded cement grout, sealed
How Much Does Install Kitchen Counter Tile Cost in Baltimore, Maryland?
Install Kitchen Counter Tile: national installed price range, materials and labor breakdown, and local pricing by ZIP code.
Install Kitchen Counter Tile in Baltimore, Maryland typically costs $23 to $30 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Install Kitchen Counter Tile in Baltimore, Maryland
$23 – $30
per sq ftPrices in Baltimore are in line with the national average for install kitchen counter tile.
National average: $23 – $30 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$23 – $30 per sq ft
6 x 6 in. porcelain tile over cement backer board with matching bullnose front edge, stain-resistant grout in a chosen color
Premium
$29 – $37 per sq ft
12 x 24 in. large-format porcelain over backer board with mitered front edge, narrow joints and epoxy grout
Cost Breakdown in Baltimore
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $11 – $14 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $7.92 – $10 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $2.86 – $3.61 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $1.91 – $2.41 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Baltimore local market conditions.
Install Kitchen Counter Tile photo examples
Black glossy subway tile backsplash with white cabinets in a kitchen
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Find a pro to do thisTile backsplash with an accent band meeting a dark granite countertop corner
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Find a pro to do thisGranite countertop with a double sink under a diagonal tile backsplash
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Design styles
See how install kitchen counter tile looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Baltimore style: Rowhouse traditional with bold color
Baltimore's rowhouses reward traditional detail and small-space thinking, and local designers often use bold color, wallpaper and collected furniture rather than a neutral palette. Converted industrial buildings add a loft option.
Work by Baltimore designers first, then the styles Baltimore draws from.
Built from
Transitional bathroom
Photo: Kerry Leikus Interior Design · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Angela Rennie Design · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Jennifer Taylor Design · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Jo Lyle & Co. · Profile
Traditional bathroom: Modern Glamour Bath
Photo: Kaelyn Schmidt Design
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Studio Catherine Rose · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Studio Palindrome · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Studio Steidley · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Cabana Home · Profile
Cost Factors in Baltimore, Maryland
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($10.49-$13.29 per square foot)
- Labor ($8.16-$10.34 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($23.32-$29.53 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($23.32-$29.53 per square foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs2.0% above avg
Labor costs3.0% below avg
Material costs in Baltimore run proportionally higher than labor, which may favor labor-intensive approaches.
Frequently Asked Questions
How we price this
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Install Kitchen Counter Tile, then adjusts it to your ZIP code for local labor and material costs using the public data below. Last checked Sep 2026.
- Construction wages by metro and rural area, used for the labor adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- Regional price parities for goods, used for the materials adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024
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