Basic
$9.26 – $28 per sq ft
Glazed white ceramic 3x6 in. wall tile with bullnose edges, porcelain mosaic floor, waterproofed backer, cement grout
How Much Does Shower Tile Cost in Minneapolis, Minnesota?
Install ceramic or porcelain tile on shower walls and floor over a waterproofed backer, per sq ft of tiled surface, materials and labor.
Shower Tile in Minneapolis, Minnesota typically costs $11 to $33 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Shower Tile in Minneapolis, Minnesota
$11 – $33
per sq ftPrices in Minneapolis are 12.0% higher than the national average for shower tile.
National average: $10 – $30 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$11 – $33 per sq ft
Porcelain 12x24 in. wall tile with porcelain mosaic floor, waterproofed backer, polymer grout, metal edge trim
Premium
$14 – $41 per sq ft
Large-format stone-look porcelain wall tile with matching floor mosaic, waterproofed backer, stain-resistant grout, metal trim
Cost Breakdown in Minneapolis
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $4.64 – $14 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $4.20 – $13 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $1.24 – $3.71 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.82 – $2.47 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Minneapolis local market conditions.
Shower Tile photo examples
Marble subway tile shower wall with mosaic accent band and niche
Photo: Brock Builders · CC BY 2.0 · Source
Find a pro to do thisLarge-format stone-look tile shower wall with diamond accents and shelf
Photo: BryanKemp · CC BY 2.0 · Source
Find a pro to do thisWhite subway tile shower wall with painted accent tile band
Photo: gemteck1 · CC BY 2.0 · Source
Find a pro to do thisBeige stone tile shower with handheld shower and corner shelves
Photo: Miguel Andrade · Public domain · Source
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Design styles
See how shower 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 ($4.50-$13.20 per square foot)
- Labor ($3.50-$10.80 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($1.20-$3.60 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($0.80-$2.40 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
References
- Tile Installation Costs & Prices - ProMatcher, ProMatcher, 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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