Kitchen backsplash cost in Pueblo, 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
- $9.95 – $49.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −1%
- US $900
- Rank of 300 metros
- #114
- 1 = most expensive
A kitchen backsplash in Pueblo, CO usually costs $300 to $1,500 for 30 sq ft. That works out to about $9.95 to $49.50 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 Pueblo, CO, standard level
$650 to $1,150
About $21.50 to $37.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 43% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $360 | $650 |
| Labor | $290 | $480 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $650 | $1,150 |
Cost breakdown for 30 sq ft in Pueblo, CO
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $500 | $860 | 57% |
| Labor | $150 | $380 | $620 | 43% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $300 | $890 | $1,500 | 100% |
Where the Pueblo price comes from
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: tile and stone setters at 90%, carpenters at 10%. Weighted together, Pueblo wages are 1.03 times the national level. Labor makes up about 43% of the midpoint estimate (42% at national prices). BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Colorado statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Pueblo 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 91.8: $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 Pueblo. The wage table below marks each row.
Kitchen backsplash: what moves the price in Pueblo
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.
Pueblo: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Pueblo. 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 $770
Basic ceramic subway tile
Standard
$650 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 – $640 | $540 – $940 | $840 – $1,250 |
| average kitchen (30 sq ft) | $300 – $770 | $650 – $1,150 | $1,000 – $1,500 |
| full-height (50 sq ft) | $500 – $1,300 | $1,100 – $1,900 | $1,700 – $2,450 |
What local crews earn in Pueblo
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 Pueblo the blend is 1.03.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 90% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Pueblo metro, so we used the Colorado statewide median: $27.74 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $17.40 and $34.59 an hour.
Carpenters (47-2031), 10% of the weighting: a median of $27.00 an hour, 7% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.69 and $30.98 an hour. About 180 work in the metro. That is 29.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer 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 $85 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $130. That is a swing of roughly 14.7% to 9.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Pueblo has 61,780 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 281st 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% | $17.40 | $27.74 | $34.59 | $26.77 | 1.04 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $22.69 | $27.00 | $30.98 | $29.12 | 0.93 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.03 | |||||
What nearby projects cost in Pueblo
Jobs that often go together with kitchen backsplash are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Pueblo wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, shower pan comes out highest (−1%) and kitchen cabinets lowest (−5%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,800 – $30,200 | −4% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,050 – $13,200 | −5% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,450 – $9,800 | −1% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,600 – $22,800 | −2% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $940 – $2,750 | −1% |
Pueblo against nearby metros and the rest of Colorado
Same job, same size (30 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Denver is the priciest of the group at $920. Colorado Springs is the cheapest at $860.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pueblo, COthis page | $300 – $1,500 | $890 | |
| Colorado Springs, CO50 miles | $280 – $1,450 | $860 | −4% |
| Denver, CO90 miles | $310 – $1,550 | $920 | +4% |
| Boulder, CO140 miles | $300 – $1,500 | $890 | level |
| Greeley, CO165 miles | $300 – $1,500 | $890 | level |
| Fort Collins, CO180 miles | $300 – $1,500 | $890 | level |
| Colorado (statewide) | $300 – $1,500 | $910 | +2% |
| United States | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | +1% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Pueblo ranks #114 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Pueblo is 2% below the Colorado figure.
Elsewhere in Colorado
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO | 1,609,350 jobs | $310 – $1,550 | $920 | +4% |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 316,060 jobs | $280 – $1,450 | $860 | −4% |
| Boulder, CO | 192,390 jobs | $300 – $1,500 | $890 | level |
| Fort Collins, CO | 169,430 jobs | $300 – $1,500 | $890 | level |
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $300 – $1,500 | $890 | level |
| Grand Junction, CO | 67,170 jobs | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | +1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Pueblo against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hattiesburg, MS | 62,230 jobs | $250 – $1,300 | $770 | −13% |
| Santa Fe, NM | 61,770 jobs | $250 – $1,300 | $770 | −14% |
| Vineland, NJ | 62,300 jobs | $320 – $1,550 | $940 | +6% |
| Decatur, AL | 61,240 jobs | $270 – $1,350 | $810 | −9% |
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Kitchen backsplash in Pueblo: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a backsplash in Pueblo?
For 30 sq ft, expect $300 to $1,500 in the Pueblo area. A standard-spec job lands at $650 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 Pueblo?
About $9.95 to $49.50 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 Pueblo or Colorado Springs?
Colorado Springs is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 30 sq ft there is $860, which is 4% less than Pueblo ($890). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Pueblo?
About 43% at the midpoint, or $380 out of $890. Materials are 57% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would average kitchen (30 sq ft) cost in Pueblo?
$300 to $1,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen backsplash need a permit in Pueblo?
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 Pueblo area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Pueblo expensive for kitchen backsplash compared with the rest of Colorado?
Pueblo is 2% 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 Pueblo?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $27.74 an hour, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.40 to $34.59.
+What do basic and premium kitchen backsplash work cost in Pueblo?
For 30 sq ft, basic work runs $300 to $770 and premium work $1,000 to $1,500. Basic means: basic ceramic subway tile. Premium means: slab or natural stone.
Kitchen backsplash near Pueblo
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.