Marble countertops cost an average of $3,000 for 50 square feet of counter space, with most homeowners paying between $2,000 and $5,000, per Angi’s 2026 data.1 HomeAdvisor publishes the same average and range — the two are corporate siblings, and matching figures alone don’t establish independent corroboration.2 Bob Vila’s 2023 figures (the same $3,000 average and $2,000 to $5,000 range) are attributed to HomeAdvisor.4 HomeGuide prices marble installed at $40 to $150 per square foot, and The Spruce quotes a $70 per-square-foot average — which is why its table prices 50 square feet at $3,500 rather than $3,000.3,5 Figures below are the latest published national figures* from each source.
*National figures, not local quotes. Angi was updated July 9, 2026; HomeAdvisor was updated June 19, 2026; HomeGuide was last dated April 5, 2023; Bob Vila was updated February 23, 2023; The Spruce was updated August 26, 2024. Your price depends on the marble variety and grade, slab size and thickness, edge profile and finish, and local labor.
$3,000
average, 50 sq. ft. (Angi, HomeAdvisor)
$2,000 – $5,000
typical range (Angi, HA, BV)
$60
average per sq. ft. slab (Angi, HA)
$40 – $150
per sq. ft. installed (HomeGuide)
What sources say
| Source | Figure | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Angi | $3,000 average for 50 sq. ft.; $2,000 – $5,000 typical; $600 to $15,000 by slab size; about $60 per sq. ft. ($40 to $100+) | Marble countertops guide (2026 data, updated July 9, 2026) |
| HomeAdvisor | $3,000 average; $2,000 – $5,000 normal range; $60 per sq. ft. ($40 to $100) | Marble countertops guide (updated June 19, 2026) |
| HomeGuide | $40 – $150 per sq. ft. installed; $1,200 – $6,000 for 30 – 40 sq. ft.; slab & fabrication $30 – $130 per sq. ft. | Marble countertops guide (dated April 5, 2023) |
| Bob Vila | $2,000 – $5,000 range, $3,000 average, attributed to HomeAdvisor; slab $40 – $100 per sq. ft., $60 average | Marble countertops guide (updated February 23, 2023) |
| The Spruce | $70 per sq. ft. average ($40 – $100); 50 sq. ft. $3,500 average ($2,000 – $5,000) | Marble countertops guide (updated August 26, 2024) |
Angi and HomeAdvisor publish the same average, range, slab-size table, and marble-type price list — matching figures alone don’t establish independent corroboration.1,2 Bob Vila’s 2023 page attributes its headline range, per-square-foot figures, and labor rate to HomeAdvisor.4 The Spruce’s 50-square-foot average of $3,500 is consistent with its $70 per-square-foot average, while Angi and HomeAdvisor’s $3,000 for the same area follows their $60 figure; both pairs share the same $40 to $100 per-square-foot range.1,2,5
Slab prices versus installed prices
Angi, HomeAdvisor, and Bob Vila quote the marble slab at $40 to $100 per square foot, averaging $60, with common varieties near $40 and rare, high-grade slabs above $100.1,2,4 HomeGuide quotes the full installed price at $40 to $150 per square foot, built from $30 to $130 for the slab and fabrication plus $10 to $20 for installation labor.3 For a whole kitchen, HomeGuide prices a small kitchen (20 – 30 sq. ft. of counter) at $800 to $3,000, an average kitchen (30 – 40 sq. ft.) at $1,200 to $6,000, and a large kitchen (40 – 60+ sq. ft.) at $1,600 to $9,000, installed.3 The Spruce quotes a $70 per-square-foot average and a $140 per-linear-foot average ($80 to $200), noting one linear foot of counter run equals about 2 square feet.5
Cost by counter size
| Size | Angi / HomeAdvisor (slab) | The Spruce | HomeGuide (installed) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 sq. ft. | — | $420 average ($240 – $600) | — |
| 10 sq. ft. | — | $700 average ($400 – $1,000) | — |
| 30 sq. ft. | — | $2,100 average ($1,200 – $3,000) | — |
| 40 sq. ft. | — | $2,800 average ($1,600 – $4,000) | — |
| 50 sq. ft. | — | $3,500 average ($2,000 – $5,000) | — |
| 8 x 4 ft. slab | $1,920 | — | — |
| 8 x 6 ft. slab | $2,880 | — | — |
| 10 x 4 ft. slab | $2,400 | — | — |
| 10 x 6 ft. slab | $3,600 | — | — |
| Average kitchen counter (25 x 170 in.) | — | — | $1,200 – $4,500 |
| Kitchen island (40 x 80 in.) | — | — | $900 – $3,300 |
| Small island (24 x 48 in.) | — | — | $320 – $1,200 |
| Bathroom vanity top (20 x 36 in.) | — | — | $200 – $750 |
| Bar top (16 x 36 in.) | — | — | $160 – $600 |
The three columns carry different scopes: Angi and HomeAdvisor’s slab-size table prices the slab, HomeGuide’s figures are installed, and The Spruce does not state whether its table includes installation — so the columns should not be compared row-by-row as like-for-like.1,2,3,5
Cost by marble type
| Variety (per sq. ft.) | Angi / HomeAdvisor / Bob Vila | HomeGuide (materials) | The Spruce |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrara | $40 | $40 – $50 | from about $40 |
| Calacatta | $180 | $175 – $200 | up to $180 |
| Statuario | $50 | $50 – $125 | from about $50 |
| Danby | $80 | $60 – $90 | about $80 |
| Cultured | $65 | $50 – $70 | — |
| Makrana | $12 | $12 – $15 | from about $12 |
| Black / Travertine | $75 | $75 – $80 | from about $75 |
| Pink | $25 | $25 – $30 | — |
| Arabescato Vagli | — | — | about $150 (uninstalled) |
HomeGuide’s own page gives two different figures for cultured marble: its type table lists $50 to $70 per square foot, while its cultured-marble section says $30 to $100 for materials only. The page does not explain the difference, so both figures appear here.3 Where the sources otherwise differ, the figures are differing estimates for the same variety: Statuario runs $50 at Angi, HomeAdvisor, and Bob Vila but $50 to $125 at HomeGuide, and The Spruce adds Arabescato Vagli, a Carrara variation, at about $150 per square foot uninstalled.1,2,3,4,5 All five guides grade marble on an A-to-D scale, from near-flawless grade A down to heavily flawed grade D, with price falling as flaws rise; The Spruce notes most countertop marble lands in the C-to-CD range with factory repairs expected.1,2,3,4,5
Slab versus tile
HomeAdvisor notes full slabs run 30% to 50% more than marble tile, which it and Angi price at $7 per square foot; Angi prices DIY marble backsplash tile materials at $7 to $10 per square foot.1,2 The Spruce puts marble tile at $15 to $30 per square foot uninstalled, and HomeGuide at $20 to $40 per square foot, describing tile as best suited to flooring — the three tile figures span different scopes and are differing estimates rather than a single market price.3,5
Edges and finishes
| Treatment | Cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Beveled, half-bullnose, full-bullnose edge | $10 – $12 per linear ft. | Angi, HomeAdvisor, Bob Vila |
| Ogee, miter, Dupont, quirk edge | $20 – $25 per linear ft. | Angi, HomeAdvisor, Bob Vila |
| French cove edge | $30 – $35 per linear ft. | Bob Vila |
| Double bevel, Dupont square, Cole Smith edge | $36 – $40 per linear ft. | Bob Vila |
| Edges overall | $10 – $40 per linear ft. (basic $10 – $20, premium $20 – $40) | HomeGuide, The Spruce |
| Honed finish | adds $10 – $20 per sq. ft. | HomeGuide, Bob Vila |
| Leathered finish | adds $20 – $30 per sq. ft. | HomeGuide, Bob Vila |
| Caressed finish | adds $30 – $35 per sq. ft. | HomeGuide, Bob Vila |
| Polished finish | standard, no additional cost | HomeGuide, Bob Vila |
Slab thickness also moves the price: HomeGuide describes economy counters at ¾ inch with MDF support, standard at 1¼ inches, and luxury at 2¼ inches, with premium 2-inch slabs costing up to twice as much.3
Labor and installation
Angi, HomeAdvisor, and Bob Vila quote labor at $35 to $45 per hour — $350 to $450 for a typical 10-hour job.1,2,4 HomeGuide quotes a wider $35 to $80 per hour, or $10 to $20 per square foot.3 The Spruce quotes about $25 per hour for fabrication and installation labor, rising above $30 to $40 in some markets — a lower estimate than the other guides publish.5 Bob Vila breaks the total project into roughly 80% material, 15% labor, and 5% supplies, and notes marble runs about 18 pounds per square foot, putting a large slab near 550 pounds.4
Add-ons and extras
| Item | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Old countertop removal | $100 – $800 (Angi body; its summary box says $150 – $800); $100 – $800 (HomeAdvisor); $100 – $300 (Bob Vila); $50 – $400, often included (HomeGuide); about $450 average (The Spruce) | Angi, HomeAdvisor, Bob Vila, HomeGuide, The Spruce |
| Installation supplies | $100 – $200 | Angi, Bob Vila |
| Sealing | $100 – $200 per treatment (Angi, Bob Vila); $0.50 – $2.00 per sq. ft., about $100 – $300 per kitchen (HomeGuide) | Angi, Bob Vila, HomeGuide |
| Repairs | $200 – $1,200 professional, $40 DIY kit for small chips (Angi); $200 – $600 plus $75 per hour labor (Bob Vila); $5 – $25 per sq. ft. repair or refinish (HomeGuide) | Angi, Bob Vila, HomeGuide |
| Refinishing | $500 – $1,200 | Bob Vila |
| Marble backsplash | $900 – $3,500 (Angi); about $600 for 4-inch matching, $900 – $2,500 other materials (Bob Vila) | Angi, Bob Vila |
| Sink cutout | $100 | Bob Vila |
| Cooktop cutout | about $100; cooktop plus installation $500 – $1,000 | Bob Vila |
| Marble island (2 x 4 ft.+) | $320 – $800 | Angi |
| Plumbing (disconnect / reconnect) | $45 – $150 per hour; sink installation $330 – $1,300; faucet $120 – $250 | HomeGuide |
Angi’s page gives two removal ranges in different spots — $150 to $800 in its summary box and $100 to $800 in the body — without explaining the difference, so both appear above.1 Sealing frequency also varies by source: HomeGuide recommends annual sealing, while Angi says some slabs arrive pre-sealed and others need yearly or quarterly treatments.1,3
Marble versus other countertop materials
| Material (per sq. ft.) | HomeGuide (installed) | The Spruce |
|---|---|---|
| Marble | $40 – $150 | $70 average ($40 – $100) |
| Granite | $80 – $150 | $80 average ($40 – $120) |
| Quartz | $50 – $200 | $101 average ($53 – $149) |
| Quartzite | $65 – $150 | $100 average ($80 – $120) |
| Concrete | — | $100 average ($65 – $135) |
| Soapstone | — | $88 average ($55 – $120) |
| Slate | $50 – $100 | — |
HomeGuide’s column is installed pricing; The Spruce does not state its column’s scope.3,5 The Spruce calls marble one of the least expensive stone options at its $70 average and puts marble-look laminate at about $26 per square foot, while Bob Vila’s FAQ prices a typical installation at about $3,000 for marble, $3,500 for granite, and $8,000 for quartz.4,5 For deeper looks, see the granite countertops cost guide and the quartz countertops cost guide. Bob Vila also reports an almost 75% return on investment for marble countertops and backsplashes.4
DIY versus hiring a pro
Every guide that addresses installation steers slab work to professionals. Angi recommends hiring an experienced contractor, noting a standard 30-square-foot slab weighs around 200 pounds and that marble is soft enough to chip or break if dropped; it limits realistic DIY to marble backsplash tile.1 Bob Vila makes the same call on weight, and The Spruce quotes a kitchen designer saying marble slabs should only be professionally installed, with marble tile as the DIY-friendly alternative.4,5 Angi prices the DIY labor savings at $320 to $800 but notes the risk rarely justifies it; both Angi and Bob Vila suggest DIY demolition of the old counter as a safer way to save.1,4
Related guides
Soapstone Countertops Cost
Quartzite Countertops Cost
Granite Countertops Cost
Quartz Countertops Cost
Countertop Installation Cost
All cost guides
Sources
1. Angi — How Much Do Marble Countertops Cost? (2026 data, updated July 9, 2026)
2. HomeAdvisor — How Much Do Marble Countertops Cost? (updated June 19, 2026)
3. HomeGuide — How Much Do Marble Countertops Cost? (dated April 5, 2023)
4. Bob Vila — How Much Do Marble Countertops Cost? (updated February 23, 2023)
5. The Spruce — How Much Do Marble Countertops Cost? (updated August 26, 2024)