Kitchen backsplash cost in Vallejo, CA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (30 sq ft)
- $320 – $1,600
- Per sq ft
- $10.50 – $53
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +6%
- US $900
- Rank of 300 metros
- #45
- 1 = most expensive
A kitchen backsplash in Vallejo, CA usually costs $320 to $1,600 for 30 sq ft. That works out to about $10.50 to $53 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $55 more. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $28.31 an hour in the Vallejo area, 6% above the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 30 sq ft in Vallejo, CA, standard level
$700 to $1,200
About $23.50 to $40.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 42% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $710 |
| Labor | $310 | $500 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $700 | $1,200 |
Cost breakdown for 30 sq ft in Vallejo, CA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $160 | $550 | $950 | 58% |
| Labor | $160 | $400 | $650 | 42% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $320 | $960 | $1,600 | 100% |
Where the Vallejo price comes from
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 $28.31 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Vallejo is 1.08 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 42% of the total. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the California statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Vallejo 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 108.5: $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 Vallejo. The wage table below marks each row.
What nearby projects cost in Vallejo
Jobs that often go together with kitchen backsplash are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Vallejo wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen cabinets comes out highest (+15%) and tile flooring lowest (+7%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $20,000 – $34,100 | +8% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,750 – $16,200 | +15% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,600 – $10,700 | +7% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,200 – $25,900 | +11% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,000 – $3,000 | +8% |
Vallejo against nearby metros and the rest of California
Same job, same size (30 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. San Francisco is the priciest of the group at $1,000. Sacramento is the cheapest at $940.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vallejo, CAthis page | $320 – $1,600 | $960 | |
| Napa, CA25 miles | $320 – $1,600 | $960 | level |
| San Francisco, CA40 miles | $340 – $1,700 | $1,000 | +6% |
| Stockton, CA45 miles | $320 – $1,600 | $950 | level |
| Santa Rosa, CA55 miles | $320 – $1,600 | $950 | level |
| Sacramento, CA60 miles | $310 – $1,550 | $940 | −2% |
| California (statewide) | $320 – $1,600 | $960 | level |
| United States | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | −6% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Vallejo ranks #45 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Vallejo is 0% below the California figure.
Elsewhere in California
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 6,271,560 jobs | $320 – $1,600 | $960 | +1% |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $340 – $1,700 | $1,000 | +6% |
| Riverside, CA | 1,716,760 jobs | $300 – $1,500 | $910 | −5% |
| San Diego, CA | 1,538,060 jobs | $320 – $1,600 | $970 | +1% |
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $330 – $1,650 | $980 | +3% |
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $310 – $1,550 | $940 | −2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Vallejo against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Beach, SC | 146,260 jobs | $260 – $1,350 | $800 | −16% |
| Huntington, WV | 140,740 jobs | $280 – $1,400 | $850 | −11% |
| Fargo, ND | 148,660 jobs | $290 – $1,450 | $860 | −10% |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 139,260 jobs | $290 – $1,450 | $860 | −10% |
Vallejo: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Vallejo. 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
$320 to $830
Basic ceramic subway tile
Standard
$700 to $1,200
Mid-grade tile in a pattern
Premium
$1,100 to $1,600
Slab or natural stone
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (25 sq ft) | $270 – $690 | $580 – $1,000 | $900 – $1,350 |
| average kitchen (30 sq ft) | $320 – $830 | $700 – $1,200 | $1,100 – $1,600 |
| full-height (50 sq ft) | $530 – $1,400 | $1,150 – $2,000 | $1,800 – $2,650 |
Why two Vallejo 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.
What local crews earn in Vallejo
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 Vallejo the blend is 1.08.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 90% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Vallejo metro, so we used the California statewide median: $28.31 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $22.86 and $35.61 an hour.
Carpenters (47-2031), 10% of the weighting: a median of $36.64 an hour, 26% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $29.37 and $43.86 an hour. About 660 work in the metro. That is 45.8 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 $90 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $70. That is a swing of roughly 7.2% to 9.6% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Vallejo has 144,130 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 158th 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% | $22.86 | $28.31 | $35.61 | $26.77 | 1.06 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $29.37 | $36.64 | $43.86 | $29.12 | 1.26 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.08 | |||||
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Kitchen backsplash in Vallejo: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a backsplash in Vallejo?
For 30 sq ft, expect $320 to $1,600 in the Vallejo area. A standard-spec job lands at $700 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 Vallejo?
About $10.50 to $53 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 Vallejo or Napa?
Napa is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 30 sq ft there is $960, which is 0% more than Vallejo ($960). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Vallejo?
About 42% at the midpoint, or $400 out of $960. Materials are 58% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would average kitchen (30 sq ft) cost in Vallejo?
$320 to $1,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen backsplash need a permit in Vallejo?
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 Vallejo area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Vallejo expensive for kitchen backsplash compared with the rest of California?
Vallejo is 0% 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 Vallejo?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $28.31 an hour, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.86 to $35.61.
+What do basic and premium kitchen backsplash work cost in Vallejo?
For 30 sq ft, basic work runs $320 to $830 and premium work $1,100 to $1,600. Basic means: basic ceramic subway tile. Premium means: slab or natural stone.
Kitchen backsplash near Vallejo
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.