Basic
$23 – $56 per sq ft
2 cm entry-level granite panels in a common color, eased top edge, outlet cutouts, set in silicone
Fabricate and install a granite slab backsplash (full-height or above-counter panels) with outlet cutouts, per sq ft, materials and labor.
Granite Backsplash in Minneapolis, Minnesota typically costs $27 to $65 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 Minneapolis are 12.0% higher than the national average for granite backsplash.
National average: $25 – $60 per sq ft
$23 – $56 per sq ft
2 cm entry-level granite panels in a common color, eased top edge, outlet cutouts, set in silicone
$27 – $65 per sq ft
2 cm mid-grade granite matched to the countertop, polished eased edges, outlet cutouts, tight seams
$34 – $82 per sq ft
2 cm granite cut from the same slab as the counter for pattern continuity, polished edges, precise cutouts, aligned seams
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $12 – $28 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $11 – $25 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $3.10 – $7.42 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $2.07 – $4.94 | sq ft |
See how granite backsplash looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
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.
Scandinavian kitchen
Photo: Lucy Interiors · Profile
Farmhouse (Modern Farmhouse) kitchen
Traditional kitchen: Kitchen 2
Photo: David Heide Design Studio · Profile
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 kitchen
Photo: AAHA Studio · Profile
Labor costs in Minneapolis run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Connect with local granite backsplash contractors in Minneapolis for personalized quotes based on your specific project.