Basic
$34 – $94 per sq ft
Flat smooth 3x6 in. copper tiles in a bright natural finish, adhered to the wall, simple copper edge trim, outlet cutouts
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How Much Does Copper Backsplash Cost in Milwaukee, Wisconsin?
Solid copper sheet or copper tile kitchen backsplash installed with trim and outlet cutouts, per sq ft.
Copper Backsplash in Milwaukee, Wisconsin typically costs $40 to $110 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Copper Backsplash in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
$40 – $110
per sq ftPrices in Milwaukee are 3.0% higher than the national average for copper backsplash.
National average: $40 – $110 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$40 – $110 per sq ft
Evenly brushed 3x6 in. copper tiles, clear-lacquered, matching edge trim, outlet cutouts
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$50 – $138 per sq ft
Hand-hammered 3x6 in. copper tiles with an antique patina finish, sealed, mitered copper trim at edges and outlets
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Cost Breakdown in Milwaukee
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $17 – $47 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $16 – $43 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $4.51 – $12 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $3.01 – $8.27 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Milwaukee local market conditions.
Design styles
See how copper backsplash looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Milwaukee style: Industrial and traditional
Milwaukee's Third Ward lofts and historic bungalows drive two local looks: industrial conversion with brick and timber, and traditional with warm wood and period detail. Craft and salvage are valued.
Work by Milwaukee designers first, then the styles Milwaukee draws from.
Built from
Industrial kitchen
Photo: Modern Edge Design · Profile
Industrial kitchen
Photo: HEWA Design · Profile
Industrial kitchen
Photo: Studio Pumarejo · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Cabana Home · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Cielo Home · Profile
Traditional kitchen: Kitchen 2
Photo: David Heide Design Studio · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Debra Butler Design Studio · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Designs Unlimited · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Dogwood Proper · Profile
Cost Factors in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($18.00-$49.50 per square foot)
- Labor ($14.00-$38.50 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($4.80-$13.20 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($3.20-$8.80 per square foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs6.0% below avg
Labor costs12.0% above avg
Labor costs in Milwaukee run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- Copper Backsplash Kitchen: Looks, Cost, and Care - DG Floors, DG Floors, retrieved Nov 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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