Basic
$17 – $64 per sq ft
24-gauge brushed stainless sheet adhered to the wall, edges finished with metal trim, outlet cutouts
How Much Does Stainless Steel Backsplash Cost in Milwaukee, Wisconsin?
Stainless steel sheet or tile kitchen backsplash installed on a prepared wall, including cutouts for outlets.
Stainless Steel Backsplash in Milwaukee, Wisconsin typically costs $20 to $75 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Stainless Steel Backsplash in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
$20 – $75
per sq ftPrices in Milwaukee are 3.0% higher than the national average for stainless steel backsplash.
National average: $20 – $75 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$20 – $75 per sq ft
Heavier 22-gauge brushed stainless sheet with hemmed edges and fewer seams, outlet cutouts
Premium
$25 – $94 per sq ft
20-gauge brushed stainless sheet in the longest single pieces the wall allows, hemmed and mitered edges, outlet cutouts
Cost Breakdown in Milwaukee
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $8.46 – $32 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $7.84 – $29 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $2.26 – $8.46 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $1.50 – $5.64 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Milwaukee local market conditions.
Design styles
See how stainless steel 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 ($9.00-$33.75 per square foot)
- Labor ($7.00-$26.25 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($20-$75 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($20-$75 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
- Block Renovation: Kitchen backsplash costs, blockrenovation.com, 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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