Basic
$74 – $167 per sq ft
18-gauge brushed stainless over plywood substrate, square edge, sink cutout
How Much Does Stainless Steel Countertop Cost in Minneapolis, Minnesota?
Custom-fabricated stainless steel countertop (14-18 gauge over substrate) installed, priced per square foot.
Stainless Steel Countertop in Minneapolis, Minnesota typically costs $87 to $196 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 Countertop in Minneapolis, Minnesota
$87 – $196
per sq ftPrices in Minneapolis are 12.0% higher than the national average for stainless steel countertop.
National average: $80 – $180 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$87 – $196 per sq ft
16-gauge brushed stainless over sound-deadened substrate, marine edge, welded seams
Premium
$109 – $245 per sq ft
14-gauge brushed stainless over sound-deadened substrate, rolled bullnose edge, ground and polished welded seams
Cost Breakdown in Minneapolis
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $37 – $83 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $34 – $76 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $9.89 – $22 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $6.59 – $15 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Minneapolis local market conditions.
Design styles
See how stainless steel 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 ($36.00-$81.00 per square foot)
- Labor ($28.00-$63.00 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($9.60-$21.60 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($6.40-$14.40 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
- Granite ASAP: Kitchen countertops cost 2025, graniteasap.com, retrieved Nov 2026
- Block Renovation: Replacing kitchen countertops cost, 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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