Why is Dallas countertop replacement labor priced the way it is?

Local countertop installer wages, trade availability, permitting, and climate all move the labor bill in Dallas. Metros with tighter labor markets and stricter codes sit at the upper end of the range.

How do I compare countertop installer labor quotes in Dallas?

Ask each countertop installer to break out labor per sq ft or per job separately from materials, confirm crew size and schedule, and get at least three written quotes before you commit.

Countertop Replacement Labor Cost in Dallas, TX (2026)

Countertop Replacement labor in Dallas runs $15.15-$45 per sq ft, about 1% above the national average. This is the countertop installer labor charge only, separate from materials.

Estimate labor only

Size (sq ft)ComplexityCity

Estimated countertop replacement labor

$6,060

Range $3,030 - $9,090

Labor rate: $30 / sq ft

Local index: 1.01x

Labor only. Materials are billed separately.

City labor avg

$30 / sq ft

vs national

+1%

Local countertop installer hourly

$26/hr

Close-up of quartz slab seam joint during countertop installation

A detailed Dallas labor guide for this trade is being prepared. In the meantime, use the calculator above for a local labor-only estimate.

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Frequently asked questions

Labor for a countertop replacement in Dallas, TX runs $15.15-$45 per sq ft, about 1% above the national average. That covers the countertop installer crew's time, not materials.