Basic
$1,535 – $4,270 each
Glazed ceramic 3x6 in wall tile, 2x2 porcelain mosaic floor, cement board with liquid waterproofing, sanded grout
How Much Does Tile On Shower Cost in Milwaukee, Wisconsin?
Tiling one standard shower (three walls plus floor) with ceramic or porcelain tile, including backer board, waterproofing, setting materials and labor.
Tile On Shower in Milwaukee, Wisconsin typically costs $1,805 to $5,024 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Tile On Shower in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
$1,805 – $5,024
eachPrices in Milwaukee are 3.0% higher than the national average for tile on shower.
National average: $1,800 – $5,000 each
What you get at each price level
Standard
$1,805 – $5,024 each
Porcelain 12x24 wall tile, 2x2 mosaic floor, cement board with liquid waterproofing, bullnose edges, stain-resistant grout
Premium
$2,257 – $6,280 each
Rectified porcelain 12x24 walls with an accent stripe, penny-tile mosaic floor, sheet membrane, epoxy grout, metal edge trim
Cost Breakdown in Milwaukee
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $761 – $2,068 | each |
| Labor | labor | $706 – $2,016 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $203 – $564 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $135 – $376 | each |
Prices adjusted for Milwaukee local market conditions.
Tile On Shower photo examples
Blue ceramic tile shower with rain head and handheld shower under a skylight
Photo: andrechinn · CC BY 2.0 · Source
Find a pro to do thisBlue and gray tiled walk-in shower with bench and window
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Design styles
See how tile on shower 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 bathroom
Photo: Seattle Scandinavian · Profile
Industrial kitchen
Photo: HEWA Design · Profile
Industrial kitchen
Photo: Studio Pumarejo · Profile
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
Cost Factors in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($810.00-$2,200.00 per unit)
- Labor ($630.00-$1,800.00 per unit)
- Supplies & Other ($216.00-$600.00 per unit)
- Equipment & Disposal ($144.00-$400.00 per unit)
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
- Tile Club: How much does it cost to tile a shower, tileclub.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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