Basic
$19 – $69 per sq ft
24-gauge brushed stainless sheet adhered to the wall, edges finished with metal trim, outlet cutouts
How Much Does Stainless Steel Backsplash Cost in Minneapolis, Minnesota?
Stainless steel sheet or tile kitchen backsplash installed on a prepared wall, including cutouts for outlets.
Stainless Steel Backsplash in Minneapolis, Minnesota typically costs $22 to $82 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Stainless Steel Backsplash in Minneapolis, Minnesota
$22 – $82
per sq ftPrices in Minneapolis are 12.0% higher than the national average for stainless steel backsplash.
National average: $20 – $75 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$22 – $82 per sq ft
Heavier 22-gauge brushed stainless sheet with hemmed edges and fewer seams, outlet cutouts
Premium
$27 – $102 per sq ft
20-gauge brushed stainless sheet in the longest single pieces the wall allows, hemmed and mitered edges, outlet cutouts
Cost Breakdown in Minneapolis
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $9.27 – $35 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $8.40 – $32 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $2.47 – $9.27 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $1.65 – $6.18 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Minneapolis local market conditions.
Design styles
See how stainless steel backsplash 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 ($9.00-$33.75 per square foot)
- Labor ($7.00-$26.25 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($20-$75 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($20-$75 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
- Block Renovation: Kitchen backsplash costs, blockrenovation.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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