Basic
$23 – $51 per sq ft
Stock solid-color 3x6 in. glass subway tile on white thinset, unsanded grout, standard edge trim
How Much Does Glass Tile Backsplash Cost in Minneapolis, Minnesota?
Install a glass mosaic or glass subway tile kitchen backsplash with thinset and grout, per sq ft, materials and labor.
Glass Tile Backsplash in Minneapolis, Minnesota typically costs $27 to $60 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Glass Tile Backsplash in Minneapolis, Minnesota
$27 – $60
per sq ftPrices in Minneapolis are 12.0% higher than the national average for glass tile backsplash.
National average: $25 – $55 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$27 – $60 per sq ft
3x6 in. glass subway tile in a blended multi-tone color on white thinset, unsanded grout, metal edge trim
Premium
$34 – $75 per sq ft
Larger 4x12 in. glass subway tile with a hand-finished look on white thinset, stain-resistant grout, metal edge trim, outlets shimmed flush
Cost Breakdown in Minneapolis
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $12 – $25 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $11 – $23 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $3.09 – $6.80 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $2.06 – $4.53 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Minneapolis local market conditions.
Design styles
See how glass tile backsplash looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Minneapolis style: Scandinavian and mid-century modern
Minnesota's Nordic heritage and strong mid-century housing stock make Scandinavian and mid-century modern the default local language: pale wood, wool, clean lines and warm layers for long winters.
Work by Minneapolis designers first, then the styles Minneapolis draws from.
Built fromMid-Century Modern
Scandinavian kitchen
Photo: Lucy Interiors · Profile
Farmhouse (Modern Farmhouse) kitchen
Scandinavian kitchen
Photo: Dorling Design Studio · Profile
Scandinavian kitchen
Photo: Studio Kamppari · Profile
Scandinavian kitchen
Photo: Via Design · Profile
Scandinavian kitchen
Photo: Studio Kamppari · Profile
Scandinavian kitchen
Photo: Studio Novo · Profile
Modern bathroom
Photo: Diana Hall Design · Profile
Modern bathroom: Modern Glamour Bath
Photo: Kaelyn Schmidt Design
Cost Factors in Minneapolis, Minnesota
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($11.25-$24.75 per square foot)
- Labor ($8.75-$19.25 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($3.00-$6.60 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($2.00-$4.40 per square foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs3.0% above avg
Labor costs20.0% above avg
Labor costs in Minneapolis run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How we price this
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Glass Tile Backsplash, then adjusts it to your ZIP code for local labor and material costs using the public data below. Last checked 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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