Kitchen backsplash cost in Bridgeport, CT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (30 sq ft)
- $320 – $1,550
- Per sq ft
- $10.50 – $52.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +5%
- US $900
- Rank of 300 metros
- #54
- 1 = most expensive
A kitchen backsplash in Bridgeport, CT usually costs $320 to $1,550 for 30 sq ft. That works out to about $10.50 to $52.50 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $50 more. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $31.53 an hour in the Bridgeport area, 18% above the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 30 sq ft in Bridgeport, CT, standard level
$700 to $1,200
About $23 to $40 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 46% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $360 | $660 |
| Labor | $330 | $540 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $700 | $1,200 |
Cost breakdown for 30 sq ft in Bridgeport, CT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $150 | $510 | $880 | 54% |
| Labor | $170 | $440 | $700 | 46% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $320 | $950 | $1,550 | 100% |
What is behind the Bridgeport 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 $31.53 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Bridgeport is 1.16 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 46% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Bridgeport is at 97.3 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $530 nationally becomes $510 here (midpoint, 30 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 106.9: $0 to $0.
Kitchen backsplash: what moves the price in Bridgeport
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.
Material
A tile backsplash is $10-$50 per sq ft installed. A stone slab backsplash is $35-$200 and granite slabs are $50-$200.
What local crews earn in Bridgeport
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 Bridgeport the blend is 1.16.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 90% of the weighting: a median of $31.53 an hour, 18% above the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $24.23 and $33.26 an hour. About 60 work in the metro. That is 1.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.3 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Carpenters (47-2031), 10% of the weighting: a median of $30.39 an hour, 4% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $27.19 and $37.89 an hour. About 1,100 work in the metro. That is 27.2 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 $20 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $90. That is a swing of roughly 9.7% to 2.3% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury has 404,180 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 63rd 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% | $24.23 | $31.53 | $33.26 | $26.77 | 1.18 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $27.19 | $30.39 | $37.89 | $29.12 | 1.04 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.16 | |||||
What nearby projects cost in Bridgeport
Jobs that often go together with kitchen backsplash are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Bridgeport wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, shower pan comes out highest (+12%) and kitchen remodel lowest (+1%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,600 – $31,800 | +1% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,300 – $14,600 | +4% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,750 – $10,400 | +6% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,050 – $25,100 | +8% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,100 – $3,100 | +12% |
Cost by quality level and size in Bridgeport
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Bridgeport. 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 $820
Basic ceramic subway tile
Standard
$700 to $1,200
Mid-grade tile in a pattern
Premium
$1,050 to $1,550
Slab or natural stone
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (25 sq ft) | $270 – $690 | $580 – $1,000 | $890 – $1,300 |
| average kitchen (30 sq ft) | $320 – $820 | $700 – $1,200 | $1,050 – $1,550 |
| full-height (50 sq ft) | $530 – $1,350 | $1,150 – $2,000 | $1,800 – $2,600 |
How Bridgeport 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 $930 to $1,000 across Bridgeport and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport, CTthis page | $320 – $1,550 | $950 | |
| Waterbury, CT25 miles | $310 – $1,550 | $930 | −2% |
| New Haven, CT30 miles | $310 – $1,550 | $930 | −2% |
| Poughkeepsie, NY40 miles | $330 – $1,650 | $980 | +3% |
| New York, NY40 miles | $330 – $1,650 | $1,000 | +5% |
| Hartford, CT55 miles | $320 – $1,550 | $930 | −1% |
| Connecticut (statewide) | $310 – $1,550 | $930 | −2% |
| United States | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | −5% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Bridgeport ranks #54 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Bridgeport is 2% above the Connecticut figure.
Elsewhere in Connecticut
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford, CT | 599,770 jobs | $320 – $1,550 | $930 | −1% |
| New Haven, CT | 281,410 jobs | $310 – $1,550 | $930 | −2% |
| Waterbury, CT | 160,710 jobs | $310 – $1,550 | $930 | −2% |
| Norwich, CT | 126,450 jobs | $320 – $1,550 | $930 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Bridgeport against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | 404,700 jobs | $270 – $1,350 | $820 | −13% |
| Des Moines, IA | 404,130 jobs | $290 – $1,450 | $860 | −9% |
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $310 – $1,550 | $930 | −2% |
| Columbia, SC | 394,200 jobs | $260 – $1,350 | $800 | −16% |
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Kitchen backsplash in Bridgeport: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a backsplash in Bridgeport?
For 30 sq ft, expect $320 to $1,550 in the Bridgeport 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 Bridgeport?
About $10.50 to $52.50 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 Bridgeport or Waterbury?
Waterbury is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 30 sq ft there is $930, which is 2% less than Bridgeport ($950). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Bridgeport?
About 46% at the midpoint, or $440 out of $950. Materials are 54% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would average kitchen (30 sq ft) cost in Bridgeport?
$320 to $1,550. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen backsplash need a permit in Bridgeport?
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 Bridgeport area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Bridgeport expensive for kitchen backsplash compared with the rest of Connecticut?
Bridgeport is 2% above the Connecticut statewide estimate ($930 at the midpoint). We cover 5 metros in Connecticut; see the state page to compare them.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Bridgeport?
The BLS median is $31.53 an hour in the Bridgeport area, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.23 to $33.26.
+What do basic and premium kitchen backsplash work cost in Bridgeport?
For 30 sq ft, basic work runs $320 to $820 and premium work $1,050 to $1,550. Basic means: basic ceramic subway tile. Premium means: slab or natural stone.
Kitchen backsplash near Bridgeport
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.