Basic
$15 – $26 per sq ft
4x4 in. white glazed ceramic tile over cement board, matching V-cap front edge, sanded grout
How Much Does Install Tile Countertop Cost in Kansas City, Missouri?
Install Tile Countertop: national installed price range, materials and labor breakdown, and local pricing by ZIP code.
Install Tile Countertop in Kansas City, Missouri typically costs $18 to $31 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 Tile Countertop in Kansas City, Missouri
$18 – $31
per sq ftPrices in Kansas City are in line with the national average for install tile countertop.
National average: $18 – $31 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$18 – $31 per sq ft
6x6 in. glazed ceramic tile over cement board, V-cap front edge, stain-resistant grout, sealed
Premium
$23 – $38 per sq ft
12x12 in. granite tile over cement board, tight joints, bullnose front edge, epoxy grout
Cost Breakdown in Kansas City
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $7.75 – $13 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $6.86 – $12 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $2.07 – $3.51 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $1.37 – $2.34 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Kansas City local market conditions.
Install Tile Countertop photo examples
Tiled kitchen counter with double sink and tile backsplash with decorative inserts
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Find a pro to do thisBlack tile countertop with an inset oval sink and tiled wall behind
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Design styles
See how install tile countertop looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Kansas City style: Craftsman and transitional
Kansas City's Brookside and Country Club Plaza areas keep Craftsman and traditional detail, while recent work moves transitional with cleaner cabinetry and lighter palettes. Local modernism has a small but visible following.
Photos of the styles Kansas City draws from.
Built fromMid-Century Modern
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
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Cielo Home · Profile
Cost Factors in Kansas City, Missouri
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($8.24-$13.99 per square foot)
- Labor ($6.41-$10.88 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($18.31-$31.09 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($18.31-$31.09 per square foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs6.0% below avg
Labor costs7.0% above avg
Labor costs in Kansas City 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 Tile Countertop, 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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