Kitchen backsplash cost in Prescott Valley, AZ
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (30 sq ft)
- $280 – $1,450
- Per sq ft
- $9.50 – $47.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $900
- Rank of 300 metros
- #136
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a kitchen backsplash in the Prescott Valley area: $280 to $1,450 for 30 sq ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 5% lower than the US figure. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $25.00 an hour in the Prescott Valley area, 7% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 30 sq ft in Prescott Valley, AZ, standard level
$630 to $1,100
About $21 to $36 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 41% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $360 | $650 |
| Labor | $270 | $430 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $630 | $1,100 |
Cost breakdown for 30 sq ft in Prescott Valley, AZ
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $510 | $870 | 59% |
| Labor | $140 | $350 | $560 | 41% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $280 | $860 | $1,450 | 100% |
Why Prescott Valley prices look the way they do
Labor is 41% of the midpoint bill here, against 42% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is tile and stone setters (90%), carpenters (10%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Prescott Valley the blended ratio comes out at 0.93. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Arizona statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Prescott Valley is at 96.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $530 nationally becomes $510 here (midpoint, 30 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 98.3: $0 to $0.
Data note: 90% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Prescott Valley. The wage table below marks each row.
Who does the work: Prescott Valley trade wages
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 2 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Prescott Valley the blend is 0.93.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 90% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Prescott Valley metro, so we used the Arizona statewide median: $25.00 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $20.66 and $30.39 an hour.
Carpenters (47-2031), 10% of the weighting: a median of $27.20 an hour, 7% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.69 and $30.34 an hour. About 440 work in the metro. That is 60.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (tile and stone setters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $70 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $55. That is a swing of roughly 6.4% to 7.9% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Prescott Valley-Prescott has 72,300 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 253rd by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 90% | $20.66 | $25.00 | $30.39 | $26.77 | 0.93 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $22.69 | $27.20 | $30.34 | $29.12 | 0.93 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.93 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen backsplash pricing in Prescott Valley
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Prescott Valley. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from small kitchen (25 sq ft) to full-height (50 sq ft).
Basic
$280 to $740
Basic ceramic subway tile
Standard
$630 to $1,100
Mid-grade tile in a pattern
Premium
$970 to $1,450
Slab or natural stone
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (25 sq ft) | $240 – $620 | $520 – $900 | $810 – $1,200 |
| average kitchen (30 sq ft) | $280 – $740 | $630 – $1,100 | $970 – $1,450 |
| full-height (50 sq ft) | $470 – $1,250 | $1,050 – $1,800 | $1,600 – $2,400 |
Planning more than one job in Prescott Valley?
Jobs that often go together with kitchen backsplash are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Prescott Valley wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−5%) and bathroom remodel lowest (−6%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,700 – $30,100 | −5% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,050 – $13,300 | −5% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,250 – $9,550 | −5% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,400 – $21,800 | −6% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $870 – $2,650 | −5% |
Prescott Valley against nearby metros and the rest of Arizona
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 30 sq ft range from $820 to $930 across Prescott Valley and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prescott Valley, AZthis page | $280 – $1,450 | $860 | |
| Flagstaff, AZ95 miles | $280 – $1,450 | $860 | level |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ100 miles | $270 – $1,350 | $820 | −4% |
| Phoenix, AZ105 miles | $290 – $1,450 | $860 | +1% |
| Yuma, AZ150 miles | $280 – $1,400 | $850 | −1% |
| Las Vegas, NV175 miles | $310 – $1,550 | $930 | +9% |
| Arizona (statewide) | $280 – $1,400 | $850 | level |
| United States | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | +5% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Prescott Valley ranks #136 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Prescott Valley is 0% above the Arizona figure.
Elsewhere in Arizona
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, AZ | 2,375,760 jobs | $290 – $1,450 | $860 | +1% |
| Tucson, AZ | 389,630 jobs | $280 – $1,400 | $840 | −2% |
| Yuma, AZ | 68,880 jobs | $280 – $1,400 | $850 | −1% |
| Flagstaff, AZ | 66,610 jobs | $280 – $1,450 | $860 | level |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | 56,490 jobs | $270 – $1,350 | $820 | −4% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Prescott Valley against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn, AL | 72,710 jobs | $270 – $1,350 | $810 | −6% |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 72,280 jobs | $270 – $1,400 | $830 | −3% |
| Bloomington, IN | 73,240 jobs | $270 – $1,400 | $830 | −3% |
| Bangor, ME | 72,270 jobs | $330 – $1,600 | $970 | +14% |
Kitchen backsplash: what moves the price in Prescott Valley
Material
A tile backsplash is $10-$50 per sq ft installed. A stone slab backsplash is $35-$200 and granite slabs are $50-$200.
Labor and minimums
Tile labor is $8-$20 per sq ft and many installers charge minimums for small areas.
Old backsplash removal
Removing the old one adds $2-$5 per sq ft.
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Kitchen backsplash in Prescott Valley: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a backsplash in Prescott Valley?
For 30 sq ft, expect $280 to $1,450 in the Prescott Valley area. A standard-spec job lands at $630 to $1,100. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen backsplash in Prescott Valley?
About $9.50 to $47.50 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $0 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $10 to $50.
+Is kitchen backsplash cheaper in Prescott Valley or Flagstaff?
Flagstaff is 95 miles away. The midpoint for 30 sq ft there is $860, which is 0% less than Prescott Valley ($860). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Prescott Valley?
About 41% at the midpoint, or $350 out of $860. Materials are 59% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would average kitchen (30 sq ft) cost in Prescott Valley?
$280 to $1,450. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen backsplash need a permit in Prescott Valley?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $0 for fees in the Prescott Valley area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Prescott Valley expensive for kitchen backsplash compared with the rest of Arizona?
Prescott Valley is 0% above the Arizona statewide estimate ($850 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Arizona; see the state page to compare them.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Prescott Valley?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $25.00 an hour, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.66 to $30.39.
+What do basic and premium kitchen backsplash work cost in Prescott Valley?
For 30 sq ft, basic work runs $280 to $740 and premium work $970 to $1,450. Basic means: basic ceramic subway tile. Premium means: slab or natural stone.
Kitchen backsplash near Prescott Valley
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.
- HomeGuide: 2026 Backsplash Installation Cost (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
Note on derived figures: Materials = installed price minus HomeGuide's $5-$20 per sq ft labor figure, matched low-to-low and high-to-high.