Kitchen backsplash cost in Redding, CA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (30 sq ft)
- $300 – $1,500
- Per sq ft
- $9.85 – $50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- Level
- US $900
- Rank of 300 metros
- #104
- 1 = most expensive
A kitchen backsplash in Redding, CA usually costs $300 to $1,500 for 30 sq ft. That works out to about $9.85 to $50 per sq ft before permits. That is within a few percent of the national midpoint, so there is little local premium or discount. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $23.72 an hour in the Redding area, 11% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 30 sq ft in Redding, CA, standard level
$660 to $1,150
About $22 to $38 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 38% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $710 |
| Labor | $260 | $430 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $660 | $1,150 |
Cost breakdown for 30 sq ft in Redding, CA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $160 | $550 | $950 | 62% |
| Labor | $140 | $340 | $550 | 38% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $300 | $900 | $1,500 | 100% |
Why Redding prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: tile and stone setters at 90%, carpenters at 10%. Weighted together, Redding wages are 0.92 times the national level. Labor makes up about 38% of the midpoint estimate (42% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Redding is at 105.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $530 nationally becomes $550 here (midpoint, 30 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 100.7: $0 to $0.
What local crews earn in Redding
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 Redding the blend is 0.92.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 90% of the weighting: a median of $23.72 an hour, 11% below the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $23.13 and $29.77 an hour. About 40 work in the metro. That is 5.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.3 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Carpenters (47-2031), 10% of the weighting: a median of $34.50 an hour, 18% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $28.08 and $38.06 an hour. About 310 work in the metro. That is 43.3 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 $75 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $5. That is a swing of roughly 0.8% to 8.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Redding has 71,550 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 257th 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% | $23.13 | $23.72 | $29.77 | $26.77 | 0.89 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $28.08 | $34.50 | $38.06 | $29.12 | 1.18 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.92 | |||||
Cost by quality level and size in Redding
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Redding. 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
$300 to $780
Basic ceramic subway tile
Standard
$660 to $1,150
Mid-grade tile in a pattern
Premium
$1,000 to $1,500
Slab or natural stone
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (25 sq ft) | $250 – $650 | $550 – $950 | $850 – $1,250 |
| average kitchen (30 sq ft) | $300 – $780 | $660 – $1,150 | $1,000 – $1,500 |
| full-height (50 sq ft) | $490 – $1,300 | $1,100 – $1,900 | $1,700 – $2,500 |
How Redding compares
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 $890 to $960 across Redding and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redding, CAthis page | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | |
| Chico, CA80 miles | $290 – $1,500 | $890 | −1% |
| Medford, OR120 miles | $290 – $1,500 | $890 | level |
| Reno, NV135 miles | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | level |
| Sacramento, CA145 miles | $310 – $1,550 | $940 | +5% |
| Napa, CA155 miles | $320 – $1,600 | $960 | +7% |
| California (statewide) | $320 – $1,600 | $960 | +7% |
| United States | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | level |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Redding ranks #104 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Redding is 7% below the California figure.
Elsewhere in California
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 6,271,560 jobs | $320 – $1,600 | $960 | +7% |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $340 – $1,700 | $1,000 | +13% |
| Riverside, CA | 1,716,760 jobs | $300 – $1,500 | $910 | +1% |
| San Diego, CA | 1,538,060 jobs | $320 – $1,600 | $970 | +8% |
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $330 – $1,650 | $980 | +10% |
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $310 – $1,550 | $940 | +5% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Redding against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman, MT | 72,210 jobs | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | +1% |
| Bismarck, ND | 71,270 jobs | $260 – $1,350 | $790 | −11% |
| Bangor, ME | 72,270 jobs | $330 – $1,600 | $970 | +9% |
| Lexington Park, MD | 70,650 jobs | $280 – $1,400 | $840 | −6% |
What nearby projects cost in Redding
Jobs that often go together with kitchen backsplash are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Redding wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen cabinets comes out highest (+10%) and shower pan lowest (−3%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $19,600 – $33,300 | +6% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,600 – $15,400 | +10% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,300 – $10,200 | level |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,850 – $24,100 | +3% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $880 – $2,750 | −3% |
Why two Redding quotes can differ
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.
Part of a remodel
A backsplash often gets bundled into a kitchen remodel and priced with it.
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Kitchen backsplash in Redding: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a backsplash in Redding?
For 30 sq ft, expect $300 to $1,500 in the Redding area. A standard-spec job lands at $660 to $1,150. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen backsplash in Redding?
About $9.85 to $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 Redding or Chico?
Chico is 80 miles away. The midpoint for 30 sq ft there is $890, which is 1% less than Redding ($900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Redding?
About 38% at the midpoint, or $340 out of $900. Materials are 62% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would average kitchen (30 sq ft) cost in Redding?
$300 to $1,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen backsplash need a permit in Redding?
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 Redding area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Redding expensive for kitchen backsplash compared with the rest of California?
Redding is 7% 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 Redding?
The BLS median is $23.72 an hour in the Redding area, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.13 to $29.77.
+What do basic and premium kitchen backsplash work cost in Redding?
For 30 sq ft, basic work runs $300 to $780 and premium work $1,000 to $1,500. Basic means: basic ceramic subway tile. Premium means: slab or natural stone.
Kitchen backsplash near Redding
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.