Basic
$20 – $32 per sq ft
12 x 12 in. polished granite tiles in a common color over cement backer board, square-cut tile edge, narrow sanded grout joints, sealed

Install Granite Tile Countertop: national installed price range, materials and labor breakdown, and local pricing by ZIP code.
Install Granite Tile Countertop in New York, New York typically costs $24 to $37 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in New York are 18.0% higher than the national average for install granite tile countertop.
National average: $20 – $32 per sq ft
$20 – $32 per sq ft
12 x 12 in. polished granite tiles in a common color over cement backer board, square-cut tile edge, narrow sanded grout joints, sealed
$24 – $37 per sq ft
12 x 12 in. polished granite tiles over cement backer board with matching granite bullnose edge pieces, color-matched grout, sealed
$30 – $47 per sq ft
Larger modular granite tiles over backer board with one-piece matching front edge pieces, minimal joints, stain-resistant grout, sealed
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $10 – $16 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $9.01 – $14 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $2.70 – $4.26 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $1.80 – $2.84 | sq ft |
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New York splits into two dominant looks: pre-war classic, with high ceilings, crown molding, herringbone floors and traditional detail, and downtown contemporary, with open loft plans, industrial windows, pale oak and minimal trim. Renovations usually pick one and commit.
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Labor costs in New York run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Install Granite Tile Countertop, then adjusts it to your ZIP code for local labor and material costs using the public data below. Last checked Sep 2026.
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