Basic
$76 – $171 per sq ft
18-gauge brushed stainless over plywood substrate, square edge, sink cutout

Custom-fabricated stainless steel countertop (14-18 gauge over substrate) installed, priced per square foot.
Stainless Steel Countertop in Portland, Oregon typically costs $90 to $202 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 Portland are 15.0% higher than the national average for stainless steel countertop.
National average: $80 – $180 per sq ft
$76 – $171 per sq ft
18-gauge brushed stainless over plywood substrate, square edge, sink cutout
$90 – $202 per sq ft
16-gauge brushed stainless over sound-deadened substrate, marine edge, welded seams
$112 – $252 per sq ft
14-gauge brushed stainless over sound-deadened substrate, rolled bullnose edge, ground and polished welded seams
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $38 – $85 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $35 – $79 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $10 – $23 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $6.72 – $15 | sq ft |
See how stainless steel countertop looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
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.
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
Labor costs in Portland run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Connect with local stainless steel countertop contractors in Portland for personalized quotes based on your specific project.