Kitchen backsplash cost in Oxnard, CA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (30 sq ft)
- $310 – $1,550
- Per sq ft
- $10.50 – $52
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +4%
- US $900
- Rank of 300 metros
- #66
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a backsplash in Oxnard, plan on $310 to $1,550 for 30 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $10.50 to $52 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 4% higher than the national one. Building materials run about 5% above the US average here (BEA goods price index 105.2).
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Estimated cost for 30 sq ft in Oxnard, CA, standard level
$690 to $1,200
About $23 to $39.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 41% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $710 |
| Labor | $290 | $470 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $690 | $1,200 |
Cost breakdown for 30 sq ft in Oxnard, CA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $160 | $550 | $950 | 59% |
| Labor | $150 | $380 | $610 | 41% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $310 | $930 | $1,550 | 100% |
Why Oxnard 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 Oxnard the blended ratio comes out at 1.02.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Oxnard metro is 105.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 30 sq ft comes to $550, compared with $530 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (110.5) and land at $0 to $0.
What nearby projects cost in Oxnard
Because every project leans on different trades, Oxnard's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen cabinets runs +12% and shower pan +2%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $19,700 – $33,600 | +7% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,650 – $15,800 | +12% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,500 – $10,500 | +5% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,950 – $24,600 | +6% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $930 – $2,900 | +2% |
Oxnard labor market for kitchen backsplash
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 2 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Oxnard is 1.02 times the national level.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 90%) the local median is $26.71 an hour, which is in line with the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $23.08 and $35.04 an hour. BLS counts 210 of them working in the area, 6.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 10%) the local median is $35.61 an hour, which is 22% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $29.47 and $40.40 an hour. BLS counts 2,050 of them working in the area, 63.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the tile and stone setters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($35.04 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $110. At the 25th percentile ($23.08) it shrinks by about $45. The total moves by 11.2% or 4.9%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 323,890 jobs in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura area. That makes it the 79th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.21% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 90% | $23.08 | $26.71 | $35.04 | $26.77 | 1.00 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $29.47 | $35.61 | $40.40 | $29.12 | 1.22 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.02 | |||||
How Oxnard compares
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Oxnard. San Luis Obispo is the lowest at about $920 (midpoint, 30 sq ft), 105 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxnard, CAthis page | $310 – $1,550 | $930 | |
| Santa Maria, CA55 miles | $320 – $1,600 | $950 | +2% |
| Los Angeles, CA55 miles | $320 – $1,600 | $960 | +3% |
| Bakersfield, CA70 miles | $320 – $1,600 | $950 | +2% |
| San Luis Obispo, CA105 miles | $300 – $1,550 | $920 | −2% |
| Visalia, CA130 miles | $350 – $1,700 | $1,000 | +10% |
| California (statewide) | $320 – $1,600 | $960 | +3% |
| United States | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | −4% |
Across 300 US metros, Oxnard comes in at #66 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $1,150; the cheapest is Little Rock, AR at $750 (midpoints, 30 sq ft). Statewide, Oxnard is 3% below the California figure.
Other California metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 6,271,560 jobs | $320 – $1,600 | $960 | +3% |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $340 – $1,700 | $1,000 | +9% |
| Riverside, CA | 1,716,760 jobs | $300 – $1,500 | $910 | −3% |
| San Diego, CA | 1,538,060 jobs | $320 – $1,600 | $970 | +3% |
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $330 – $1,650 | $980 | +5% |
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $310 – $1,550 | $940 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Oxnard's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Oxnard against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg, PA | 335,010 jobs | $340 – $1,650 | $990 | +6% |
| Akron, OH | 319,560 jobs | $270 – $1,350 | $810 | −13% |
| Bakersfield, CA | 338,230 jobs | $320 – $1,600 | $950 | +2% |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 316,060 jobs | $280 – $1,450 | $860 | −8% |
Oxnard: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Oxnard wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$310 to $810
Basic ceramic subway tile
Standard
$690 to $1,200
Mid-grade tile in a pattern
Premium
$1,050 to $1,550
Slab or natural stone
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (25 sq ft) | $260 – $670 | $570 – $990 | $880 – $1,300 |
| average kitchen (30 sq ft) | $310 – $810 | $690 – $1,200 | $1,050 – $1,550 |
| full-height (50 sq ft) | $520 – $1,350 | $1,150 – $1,950 | $1,750 – $2,600 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Oxnard bid
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 Oxnard: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a backsplash in Oxnard?
For 30 sq ft, expect $310 to $1,550 in the Oxnard area. A standard-spec job lands at $690 to $1,200. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen backsplash in Oxnard?
About $10.50 to $52 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 Oxnard or Santa Maria?
Santa Maria is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 30 sq ft there is $950, which is 2% more than Oxnard ($930). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Oxnard?
About 41% at the midpoint, or $380 out of $930. Materials are 59% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would average kitchen (30 sq ft) cost in Oxnard?
$310 to $1,550. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen backsplash need a permit in Oxnard?
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 Oxnard area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Oxnard expensive for kitchen backsplash compared with the rest of California?
Oxnard is 3% below the California statewide estimate ($960 at the midpoint). We cover 23 metros in California; see the state page to compare them.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Oxnard?
The BLS median is $26.71 an hour in the Oxnard area, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.08 to $35.04.
+What do basic and premium kitchen backsplash work cost in Oxnard?
For 30 sq ft, basic work runs $310 to $810 and premium work $1,050 to $1,550. Basic means: basic ceramic subway tile. Premium means: slab or natural stone.
Kitchen backsplash near Oxnard
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.