Basic
$68 – $153 per sq ft
18-gauge brushed stainless over plywood substrate, square edge, sink cutout
How Much Does Stainless Steel Countertop Cost in Milwaukee, Wisconsin?
Custom-fabricated stainless steel countertop (14-18 gauge over substrate) installed, priced per square foot.
Stainless Steel Countertop in Milwaukee, Wisconsin typically costs $80 to $181 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 Countertop in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
$80 – $181
per sq ftPrices in Milwaukee are 3.0% higher than the national average for stainless steel countertop.
National average: $80 – $180 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$80 – $181 per sq ft
16-gauge brushed stainless over sound-deadened substrate, marine edge, welded seams
Premium
$100 – $226 per sq ft
14-gauge brushed stainless over sound-deadened substrate, rolled bullnose edge, ground and polished welded seams
Cost Breakdown in Milwaukee
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $34 – $76 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $31 – $71 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $9.02 – $20 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $6.02 – $14 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Milwaukee local market conditions.
Design styles
See how stainless steel countertop 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 ($36.00-$81.00 per square foot)
- Labor ($28.00-$63.00 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($9.60-$21.60 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($6.40-$14.40 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
- Granite ASAP: Kitchen countertops cost 2025, graniteasap.com, retrieved Nov 2026
- Block Renovation: Replacing kitchen countertops cost, 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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