Basic
$19 – $30 per sq ft
12 x 12 in. polished granite tiles in a common color over cement backer board, square-cut tile edge, narrow sanded grout joints, sealed
How Much Does Install Granite Tile Countertop Cost in Minneapolis, Minnesota?
Install Granite Tile Countertop: national installed price range, materials and labor breakdown, and local pricing by ZIP code.
Install Granite Tile Countertop in Minneapolis, Minnesota typically costs $22 to $35 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Install Granite Tile Countertop in Minneapolis, Minnesota
$22 – $35
per sq ftPrices in Minneapolis are 12.0% higher than the national average for install granite tile countertop.
National average: $20 – $32 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$22 – $35 per sq ft
12 x 12 in. polished granite tiles over cement backer board with matching granite bullnose edge pieces, color-matched grout, sealed
Premium
$28 – $44 per sq ft
Larger modular granite tiles over backer board with one-piece matching front edge pieces, minimal joints, stain-resistant grout, sealed
Cost Breakdown in Minneapolis
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $9.48 – $15 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $8.58 – $14 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $2.52 – $3.99 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $1.69 – $2.66 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Minneapolis local market conditions.
Install Granite Tile Countertop photo examples
Black granite tile countertop with grout lines around a white drop-in sink
Photo: Tile Marble Granite · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source
Find a pro to do thisBrown speckled granite countertops in a kitchen with an island and wood cabinets
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Design styles
See how install granite tile countertop 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 ($9.20-$14.50 per square foot)
- Labor ($7.15-$11.28 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($20.44-$32.23 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($20.44-$32.23 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 Install Granite Tile Countertop, then adjusts it to your ZIP code for local labor and material costs using the public data below. Last checked Sep 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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