Basic
$11 – $20 per sq ft
4x4 in. white glazed ceramic tile on thinset over backer, white grout, bullnose edges
How Much Does Install Wall Tile Cost in Minneapolis, Minnesota?
Install Wall Tile: national installed price range, materials and labor breakdown, and local pricing by ZIP code.
Install Wall Tile in Minneapolis, Minnesota typically costs $13 to $23 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 Wall Tile in Minneapolis, Minnesota
$13 – $23
per sq ftPrices in Minneapolis are 12.0% higher than the national average for install wall tile.
National average: $11 – $21 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$13 – $23 per sq ft
3x12 in. glazed ceramic tile in a soft color, color-matched grout, metal edge trim
Premium
$16 – $29 per sq ft
12x24 in. matte porcelain tile with tight joints, stain-resistant grout, metal edge profiles
Cost Breakdown in Minneapolis
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $5.33 – $9.86 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $4.82 – $8.93 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $1.42 – $2.63 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.95 – $1.75 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Minneapolis local market conditions.
Install Wall Tile photo examples
Corner of a kitchen with diagonal tile backsplash above a dark granite counter
Photo: granite-charlotte · CC BY 2.0 · Source
Find a pro to do thisKitchen with green ceramic tile backsplash behind range and counters
Photo: Red Moon Sanctuary · CC BY 2.0 · Source
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Design styles
See how install wall tile 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 fromScandinavianMid-Century Modern
Traditional kitchen: Kitchen 2
Photo: David Heide Design Studio · Profile
Scandinavian kitchen
Photo: Studio Kamppari · Profile
Modern bathroom
Photo: Diana Hall Design · Profile
Modern bathroom: Modern Glamour Bath
Photo: Kaelyn Schmidt Design
Modern bathroom
Photo: Studio 818 · Profile
Modern bathroom: Modern Glamour Bath
Photo: Kaelyn Schmidt Design
Modern bathroom
Photo: Studio 818 · Profile
Modern kitchen
Photo: Alexandra Peck Design · Profile
Modern kitchen
Photo: Dorling Design Studio · Profile
Cost Factors in Minneapolis, Minnesota
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($5.17-$9.57 per square foot)
- Labor ($4.02-$7.44 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($11.49-$21.26 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($11.49-$21.26 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 Wall Tile, 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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