Kitchen backsplash cost in Grand Junction, CO
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
- $10 – $50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- Level
- US $900
- Rank of 300 metros
- #99
- 1 = most expensive
A kitchen backsplash in Grand Junction, CO usually costs $300 to $1,500 for 30 sq ft. That works out to about $10 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. Building materials run about 4% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 96.1).
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Estimated cost for 30 sq ft in Grand Junction, CO, standard level
$660 to $1,150
About $22 to $38 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 44% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $360 | $650 |
| Labor | $300 | $490 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $660 | $1,150 |
Cost breakdown for 30 sq ft in Grand Junction, CO
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $500 | $860 | 56% |
| Labor | $160 | $390 | $630 | 44% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $300 | $900 | $1,500 | 100% |
Why Grand Junction 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, Grand Junction wages are 1.05 times the national level. Labor makes up about 44% of the midpoint estimate (42% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Grand Junction is at 96.1 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $530 nationally becomes $500 here (midpoint, 30 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 95.5: $0 to $0.
Specs and site conditions that change a Grand Junction bid
Part of a remodel
A backsplash often gets bundled into a kitchen remodel and priced with it.
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.
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen backsplash pricing in Grand Junction
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Grand Junction. 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) | $500 – $1,300 | $1,100 – $1,900 | $1,700 – $2,500 |
Related projects, priced for Grand Junction
Jobs that often go together with kitchen backsplash are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Grand Junction wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, tile flooring comes out highest (−1%) and kitchen remodel lowest (−4%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,800 – $30,300 | −4% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,100 – $13,600 | −3% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,450 – $9,850 | −1% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,600 – $22,700 | −3% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $930 – $2,750 | −1% |
Grand Junction against nearby metros and the rest of Colorado
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 $860 to $920 across Grand Junction and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Junction, COthis page | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | |
| Boulder, CO180 miles | $300 – $1,500 | $890 | −1% |
| Denver, CO195 miles | $310 – $1,550 | $920 | +3% |
| Fort Collins, CO195 miles | $300 – $1,500 | $890 | −1% |
| Colorado Springs, CO205 miles | $280 – $1,450 | $860 | −5% |
| Provo, UT215 miles | $290 – $1,450 | $870 | −3% |
| Colorado (statewide) | $300 – $1,500 | $910 | +1% |
| United States | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | level |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Grand Junction ranks #99 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Grand Junction is 1% below the Colorado figure.
Elsewhere in Colorado
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO | 1,609,350 jobs | $310 – $1,550 | $920 | +3% |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 316,060 jobs | $280 – $1,450 | $860 | −5% |
| Boulder, CO | 192,390 jobs | $300 – $1,500 | $890 | −1% |
| Fort Collins, CO | 169,430 jobs | $300 – $1,500 | $890 | −1% |
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $300 – $1,500 | $890 | −1% |
| Pueblo, CO | 61,780 jobs | $300 – $1,500 | $890 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Grand Junction against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgantown, WV | 67,370 jobs | $280 – $1,400 | $840 | −6% |
| Missoula, MT | 67,070 jobs | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | level |
| Winchester, VA | 67,740 jobs | $280 – $1,400 | $840 | −7% |
| Logan, UT | 66,800 jobs | $280 – $1,400 | $840 | −7% |
What local crews earn in Grand Junction
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 Grand Junction the blend is 1.05.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 90% of the weighting: a median of $28.21 an hour, 5% above the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $17.46 and $32.60 an hour. About 40 work in the metro. That is 6.0 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 $28.96 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.51 and $32.86 an hour. About 340 work in the metro. That is 50.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (tile and stone setters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $55 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $140. That is a swing of roughly 15.1% to 6.2% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Grand Junction has 67,170 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 269th 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% | $17.46 | $28.21 | $32.60 | $26.77 | 1.05 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $23.51 | $28.96 | $32.86 | $29.12 | 0.99 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.05 | |||||
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Kitchen backsplash in Grand Junction: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a backsplash in Grand Junction?
For 30 sq ft, expect $300 to $1,500 in the Grand Junction 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 Grand Junction?
About $10 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 Grand Junction or Boulder?
Boulder is 180 miles away. The midpoint for 30 sq ft there is $890, which is 1% less than Grand Junction ($900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Grand Junction?
About 44% at the midpoint, or $390 out of $900. Materials are 56% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would average kitchen (30 sq ft) cost in Grand Junction?
$300 to $1,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen backsplash need a permit in Grand Junction?
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 Grand Junction area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Grand Junction expensive for kitchen backsplash compared with the rest of Colorado?
Grand Junction is 1% 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 Grand Junction?
The BLS median is $28.21 an hour in the Grand Junction area, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.46 to $32.60.
+What do basic and premium kitchen backsplash work cost in Grand Junction?
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 Grand Junction
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.