Kitchen backsplash cost in Yuma, AZ
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (30 sq ft)
- $280 – $1,400
- Per sq ft
- $9.40 – $47.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $900
- Rank of 300 metros
- #142
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a kitchen backsplash in the Yuma area: $280 to $1,400 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 6% lower than the US figure. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $25.00 an hour in the Yuma area, 7% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 30 sq ft in Yuma, AZ, standard level
$620 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 | $260 | $430 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $620 | $1,100 |
Cost breakdown for 30 sq ft in Yuma, AZ
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $510 | $870 | 59% |
| Labor | $140 | $340 | $550 | 41% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $280 | $850 | $1,400 | 100% |
Why Yuma prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on tile and stone setters, who do 90% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $25.00 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Yuma is 0.92 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 41% of the total. 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. Yuma 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 92.7: $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 Yuma. The wage table below marks each row.
Cost by quality level and size in Yuma
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Yuma. 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
$620 to $1,100
Mid-grade tile in a pattern
Premium
$960 to $1,400
Slab or natural stone
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (25 sq ft) | $240 – $610 | $520 – $900 | $800 – $1,200 |
| average kitchen (30 sq ft) | $280 – $740 | $620 – $1,100 | $960 – $1,400 |
| full-height (50 sq ft) | $470 – $1,250 | $1,050 – $1,800 | $1,600 – $2,350 |
Who does the work: Yuma 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 Yuma the blend is 0.92.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 90% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Yuma 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 $23.04 an hour, 21% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $18.42 and $27.42 an hour. About 260 work in the metro. That is 37.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
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 8.0% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Yuma has 68,880 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 262nd 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% | $18.42 | $23.04 | $27.42 | $29.12 | 0.79 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.92 | |||||
Kitchen backsplash: what moves the price in Yuma
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.
Related projects, priced for Yuma
Jobs that often go together with kitchen backsplash are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Yuma wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, tile flooring comes out highest (−5%) and kitchen cabinets lowest (−11%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,400 – $29,600 | −6% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,900 – $12,300 | −11% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,250 – $9,550 | −5% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,350 – $21,500 | −8% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $870 – $2,650 | −6% |
How Yuma compares
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Yuma. Tucson is the lowest at about $840 (midpoint, 30 sq ft), 130 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yuma, AZthis page | $280 – $1,400 | $850 | |
| El Centro, CA85 miles | $320 – $1,600 | $960 | +12% |
| Phoenix, AZ110 miles | $290 – $1,450 | $860 | +1% |
| Tucson, AZ130 miles | $280 – $1,400 | $840 | −1% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ150 miles | $280 – $1,450 | $860 | +1% |
| San Diego, CA165 miles | $320 – $1,600 | $970 | +14% |
| Arizona (statewide) | $280 – $1,400 | $850 | level |
| United States | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | +6% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Yuma ranks #142 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Yuma is 0% below 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 | −1% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 72,300 jobs | $280 – $1,450 | $860 | +1% |
| Flagstaff, AZ | 66,610 jobs | $280 – $1,450 | $860 | +1% |
| 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 Yuma against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wausau, WI | 69,530 jobs | $310 – $1,500 | $900 | +6% |
| State College, PA | 68,840 jobs | $340 – $1,650 | $990 | +16% |
| Janesville, WI | 69,870 jobs | $310 – $1,550 | $920 | +8% |
| Traverse City, MI | 68,440 jobs | $270 – $1,350 | $820 | −4% |
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Kitchen backsplash in Yuma: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a backsplash in Yuma?
For 30 sq ft, expect $280 to $1,400 in the Yuma area. A standard-spec job lands at $620 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 Yuma?
About $9.40 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 Yuma or El Centro?
El Centro is 85 miles away. The midpoint for 30 sq ft there is $960, which is 12% more than Yuma ($850). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Yuma?
About 41% at the midpoint, or $340 out of $850. Materials are 59% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would average kitchen (30 sq ft) cost in Yuma?
$280 to $1,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen backsplash need a permit in Yuma?
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 Yuma area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Yuma expensive for kitchen backsplash compared with the rest of Arizona?
Yuma is 0% below 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 Yuma?
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 Yuma?
For 30 sq ft, basic work runs $280 to $740 and premium work $960 to $1,400. Basic means: basic ceramic subway tile. Premium means: slab or natural stone.
Kitchen backsplash near Yuma
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.