Kitchen backsplash cost in Colorado Springs, CO
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
- #133
- 1 = most expensive
Colorado Springs homeowners pay roughly $280 to $1,450 to install a backsplash at 30 sq ft, or $9.50 to $47.50 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Colorado Springs is 5% lower. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $25.10 an hour in the Colorado Springs area, 6% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 30 sq ft in Colorado Springs, CO, 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 | $440 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $630 | $1,100 |
Cost breakdown for 30 sq ft in Colorado Springs, CO
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $500 | $860 | 59% |
| Labor | $140 | $350 | $560 | 41% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $280 | $860 | $1,450 | 100% |
What is behind the Colorado Springs number
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 $25.10 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Colorado Springs is 0.94 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 41% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Colorado Springs metro is 96.1 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 30 sq ft comes to $500, compared with $530 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (100.7) and land at $0 to $0.
How Colorado Springs compares
Same job, same size (30 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Denver is the priciest of the group at $920.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs, COthis page | $280 – $1,450 | $860 | |
| Denver, CO45 miles | $310 – $1,550 | $920 | +7% |
| Pueblo, CO50 miles | $300 – $1,500 | $890 | +4% |
| Boulder, CO95 miles | $300 – $1,500 | $890 | +4% |
| Greeley, CO120 miles | $300 – $1,500 | $890 | +4% |
| Fort Collins, CO135 miles | $300 – $1,500 | $890 | +4% |
| Colorado (statewide) | $300 – $1,500 | $910 | +6% |
| United States | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | +5% |
Across 300 US metros, Colorado Springs comes in at #133 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $1,150; the cheapest is Little Rock, AR at $750 (midpoints, 30 sq ft). Statewide, Colorado Springs is 6% below the Colorado figure.
Other Colorado metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO | 1,609,350 jobs | $310 – $1,550 | $920 | +7% |
| Boulder, CO | 192,390 jobs | $300 – $1,500 | $890 | +4% |
| Fort Collins, CO | 169,430 jobs | $300 – $1,500 | $890 | +4% |
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $300 – $1,500 | $890 | +4% |
| Grand Junction, CO | 67,170 jobs | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | +5% |
| Pueblo, CO | 61,780 jobs | $300 – $1,500 | $890 | +4% |
Cities with a workforce like Colorado Springs's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Colorado Springs against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akron, OH | 319,560 jobs | $270 – $1,350 | $810 | −5% |
| Wichita, KS | 308,570 jobs | $270 – $1,350 | $820 | −4% |
| Oxnard, CA | 323,890 jobs | $310 – $1,550 | $930 | +9% |
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $270 – $1,350 | $820 | −4% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen backsplash pricing in Colorado Springs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Colorado Springs 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
$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 |
Why two Colorado Springs quotes can differ
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.
What nearby projects cost in Colorado Springs
Because every project leans on different trades, Colorado Springs's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen remodel runs −4% and tile flooring −5%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,800 – $30,300 | −4% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,100 – $13,400 | −4% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,250 – $9,550 | −5% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,500 – $22,300 | −4% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $880 – $2,700 | −4% |
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Colorado Springs is 0.94 times the national level.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 90%) the local median is $25.10 an hour, which is 6% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $19.37 and $34.12 an hour. BLS counts 90 of them working in the area, 2.8 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 $27.61 an hour, which is 5% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.86 and $31.36 an hour. BLS counts 1,220 of them working in the area, 38.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the tile and stone setters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($34.12 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $110. At the 25th percentile ($19.37) it shrinks by about $70. The total moves by 13.3% or 8.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 316,060 jobs in the Colorado Springs area. That makes it the 81st largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.20% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 90% | $19.37 | $25.10 | $34.12 | $26.77 | 0.94 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $23.86 | $27.61 | $31.36 | $29.12 | 0.95 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.94 | |||||
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Kitchen backsplash in Colorado Springs: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a backsplash in Colorado Springs?
For 30 sq ft, expect $280 to $1,450 in the Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs?
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 Colorado Springs or Denver?
Denver is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 30 sq ft there is $920, which is 7% more than Colorado Springs ($860). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Colorado Springs?
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 Colorado Springs?
$280 to $1,450. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen backsplash need a permit in Colorado Springs?
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 Colorado Springs area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Colorado Springs expensive for kitchen backsplash compared with the rest of Colorado?
Colorado Springs is 6% below the Colorado statewide estimate ($910 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in Colorado; see the state page to compare them.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Colorado Springs?
The BLS median is $25.10 an hour in the Colorado Springs area, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.37 to $34.12.
+What do basic and premium kitchen backsplash work cost in Colorado Springs?
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 Colorado Springs
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.