Basic
$16 – $25 per sq ft
12 x 12 in. polished granite tiles in a common color over cement backer board, square-cut tile edge, narrow sanded grout joints, sealed
How Much Does Install Granite Tile Countertop Cost in Memphis, Tennessee?
Install Granite Tile Countertop: national installed price range, materials and labor breakdown, and local pricing by ZIP code.
Install Granite Tile Countertop in Memphis, Tennessee typically costs $19 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 Granite Tile Countertop in Memphis, Tennessee
$19 – $30
per sq ftPrices in Memphis are 8.0% lower than the national average for install granite tile countertop.
National average: $20 – $32 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$19 – $30 per sq ft
12 x 12 in. polished granite tiles over cement backer board with matching granite bullnose edge pieces, color-matched grout, sealed
Premium
$24 – $37 per sq ft
Larger modular granite tiles over backer board with one-piece matching front edge pieces, minimal joints, stain-resistant grout, sealed
Cost Breakdown in Memphis
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $8.83 – $14 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $6.22 – $9.81 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $2.35 – $3.72 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $1.57 – $2.48 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Memphis local market conditions.
Install Granite Tile Countertop photo examples
Black granite tile countertop with grout lines around a white drop-in sink
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Find a pro to do thisBrown speckled granite countertops in a kitchen with an island and wood cabinets
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Design styles
See how install granite tile countertop looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Memphis style: Southern traditional
Memphis interiors favor Southern traditional with a generous, layered feel: antiques, warm wood, patterned fabric and a mix of periods. Renovations in historic neighbourhoods keep the original character.
Photos of the styles Memphis draws from.
Built from
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 Memphis, Tennessee
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($9.20-$14.50 per square foot)
- Labor ($7.15-$11.28 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($20.44-$32.23 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($20.44-$32.23 per square foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs4.0% below avg
Labor costs13.0% below avg
Material costs in Memphis 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 Granite 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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