Basic
$48 – $95 per sq ft
1 in. gray-black slate slab, honed finish, eased edge, sink cutout, penetrating sealer
How Much Does Slate Countertop Cost in Portland, Oregon?
Natural slate slab kitchen or bath countertop, fabricated and installed, priced per square foot of counter surface.
Slate Countertop in Portland, Oregon typically costs $56 to $112 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 Portland, Oregon
$56 – $112
per sq ftPrices in Portland are 15.0% higher than the national average for slate countertop.
National average: $50 – $100 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$56 – $112 per sq ft
1-1/4 in. select black slate with fewer veins, honed, eased edge, sink cutout, color-enhancing sealer
Premium
$70 – $140 per sq ft
1-1/4 in. select charcoal-green slate, honed, bullnose edge, sink cutout, color-enhancing sealer
Cost Breakdown in Portland
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $24 – $47 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $22 – $44 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $6.30 – $13 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $4.20 – $8.40 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Portland local market conditions.
Design styles
See how slate countertop looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Portland style: Pacific Northwest modern and mid-century
Portland has one of the country's strongest mid-century renovation scenes, paired with a Pacific Northwest modern palette of wood, daylight and simple materials. Craft and salvage are part of the local language.
Work by Portland designers first, then the styles Portland draws from.
Built fromMid-Century Modern
Contemporary kitchen
Photo: Bright Designlab
Industrial kitchen
Photo: HEWA Design · Profile
Farmhouse (Modern Farmhouse) kitchen
Photo: Fox & Fern Interiors · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Cielo Home · Profile
Japandi kitchen
Photo: Bright Designlab
Maximalist kitchen
Photo: Bright Designlab
Modern kitchen
Photo: AAHA Studio · Profile
Modern kitchen
Photo: Alexandra Peck Design · Profile
Modern kitchen
Photo: Debra Butler Design Studio · Profile
Cost Factors in Portland, Oregon
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 costs5.0% above avg
Labor costs25.0% above avg
Labor costs in Portland 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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