Butcher block countertops cost $3,750 on average, with most homeowners paying $1,200 to $5,000 installed.1,2 That works out to $50 to $150 per square foot, depending on wood species and grain.1,2 Prices below are national averages* for 2026.
*National averages, not local quotes. Your price depends on wood species, grain type, kitchen size and local installer rates.
$3,750
average kitchen (HA/Angi)
$50–$150
per sq ft (HA/Angi)
$67–$94
per sq ft installed (Homewyse)
$200–$500
pre-made 6-ft slab (Slabwise)
What sources say
| Source | Figure | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| HomeAdvisor | $3,750 average, $1,200 – $5,000 | $50 – $150 per sq ft; custom to $300 per sq ft |
| Angi | $3,750 average, $1,200 – $5,000 | Identical figures: same dataset as HomeAdvisor |
| Homewyse | $67 – $94 per square foot installed | Maple, 1.75″ thick, oiled; independent estimate |
| Slabwise | $40 – $100 per square foot installed, $58 average | Fabricator; labor $15 – $25 per sq ft |
HomeAdvisor and Angi print identical numbers here, so treat them as one dataset. Homewyse (basic maple) and Slabwise are independent and sit inside that range at $40 to $100 per square foot installed.1,2,3,4
Cost per square foot by wood species (HomeAdvisor/Angi)
| Wood | Per sq ft |
|---|---|
| Red oak | $15 – $50 |
| Birch | $25 – $75 |
| Acacia | $30 – $100 |
| Maple | $40 – $80 |
| Beech | $40 – $100 |
| Bamboo | $50 – $125 |
| Cherry | $50 – $275 |
| Teak | $100 – $200 |
| Walnut | $75 – $300 |
Cost per square foot by grain type (HomeAdvisor)
| Grain | Per sq ft |
|---|---|
| Face grain | $30 – $200 |
| Edge grain | $50 – $275 |
| Blended | $50 – $325 |
| End grain | $75 – $350 |
Face grain shows the board’s flat surface and is the budget option; end grain is the checkerboard butcher-block pattern and the most expensive.
Labor and extras
| Item | Cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Installation labor | $10 – $100 per sq ft, or $60 – $100 per hour | HomeAdvisor |
| Fabricator labor | $15 – $25 per sq ft | Slabwise |
| Old countertop removal | $50 – $300 | HomeAdvisor |
| Job materials and supplies | $100 – $250 | HomeAdvisor |
| Edge profile (straight or bullnose) | $30 – $50 | Angi |
DIY or hire
Pre-made slabs from home improvement stores cost $200 to $500 for a standard 6-foot section, and Slabwise figures a DIY install saves $500 to $1,500 in labor on an average kitchen, provided you are comfortable with sink cutouts.4 The Home Depot butcher block countertops category shows current slab pricing, finished and unfinished.
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Sources
1. HomeAdvisor — Butcher Block Countertop Cost
2. Angi — Butcher Block Countertop Cost
3. Homewyse — Cost to Install a Butcher Block Countertop
4. Slabwise — Butcher Block Countertop Cost