Basic
$80 – $116 per sq ft
18-gauge stainless steel clad over a plywood substrate, square front edge, brushed finish, seams sealed
How Much Does Install Metal Countertops Cost in Des Moines, Iowa?
Install Metal Countertops: national installed price range, materials and labor breakdown, and local pricing by ZIP code.
Install Metal Countertops in Des Moines, Iowa typically costs $95 to $136 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 Metal Countertops in Des Moines, Iowa
$95 – $136
per sq ftPrices in Des Moines are 3.0% lower than the national average for install metal countertops.
National average: $98 – $142 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$95 – $136 per sq ft
16-gauge stainless steel over plywood with rolled front edge, welded seams, sound-deadening backing, brushed finish
Premium
$118 – $171 per sq ft
14-gauge stainless steel over plywood with mitered edge, welded and polished seams, sound-deadening backing, brushed finish
Cost Breakdown in Des Moines
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $42 – $60 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $34 – $50 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $11 – $16 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $7.41 – $11 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Des Moines local market conditions.
Cost Factors in Des Moines, Iowa
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($44.31-$63.90 per square foot)
- Labor ($34.46-$49.70 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($98.47-$142.00 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($98.47-$142.00 per square foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs6.0% below avg
Labor costsAt national average
Labor costs in Des Moines run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How we price this
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Install Metal Countertops, 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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