Basic
$46 – $93 per sq ft
1 in. gray-black slate slab, honed finish, eased edge, sink cutout, penetrating sealer
How Much Does Slate Countertop Cost in Minneapolis, Minnesota?
Natural slate slab kitchen or bath countertop, fabricated and installed, priced per square foot of counter surface.
Slate Countertop in Minneapolis, Minnesota typically costs $54 to $109 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Slate Countertop in Minneapolis, Minnesota
$54 – $109
per sq ftPrices in Minneapolis are 12.0% higher than the national average for slate countertop.
National average: $50 – $100 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$54 – $109 per sq ft
1-1/4 in. select black slate with fewer veins, honed, eased edge, sink cutout, color-enhancing sealer
Premium
$68 – $136 per sq ft
1-1/4 in. select charcoal-green slate, honed, bullnose edge, sink cutout, color-enhancing sealer
Cost Breakdown in Minneapolis
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $23 – $46 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $21 – $42 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $6.18 – $12 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $4.12 – $8.24 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Minneapolis local market conditions.
Design styles
See how slate 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
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
Cost Factors in Minneapolis, Minnesota
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($22.50-$45.00 per square foot)
- Labor ($17.50-$35.00 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($6.00-$12.00 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($4.00-$8.00 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
- Marble.com: How expensive are slate countertops, marble.com, 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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