Basic
$16 – $27 per sq ft
4x4 in. white glazed ceramic tile over cement board, matching V-cap front edge, sanded grout

Install Tile Countertop: national installed price range, materials and labor breakdown, and local pricing by ZIP code.
Install Tile Countertop in Milwaukee, Wisconsin 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.
Prices in Milwaukee are 3.0% higher than the national average for install tile countertop.
National average: $18 – $31 per sq ft
$16 – $27 per sq ft
4x4 in. white glazed ceramic tile over cement board, matching V-cap front edge, sanded grout
$18 – $31 per sq ft
6x6 in. glazed ceramic tile over cement board, V-cap front edge, stain-resistant grout, sealed
$23 – $39 per sq ft
12x12 in. granite tile over cement board, tight joints, bullnose front edge, epoxy grout
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $7.75 – $13 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $7.18 – $12 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $2.07 – $3.51 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $1.37 – $2.34 | sq ft |
Tiled kitchen counter with double sink and tile backsplash with decorative inserts
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Find a pro to do thisSee how install tile countertop looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
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.
Industrial kitchen
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Industrial bathroom
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Industrial kitchen
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Industrial kitchen
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Traditional bathroom
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Traditional bathroom
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Traditional bathroom
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Traditional bathroom: Modern Glamour Bath
Photo: Kaelyn Schmidt Design
Traditional bathroom
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Labor costs in Milwaukee run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
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.
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