Kitchen backsplash cost in Jacksonville, FL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (30 sq ft)
- $270 – $1,350
- Per sq ft
- $8.90 – $45
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $900
- Rank of 300 metros
- #223
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a kitchen backsplash in the Jacksonville area: $270 to $1,350 for 30 sq ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 10% lower than the US figure. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $21.84 an hour in the Jacksonville area, 18% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 30 sq ft in Jacksonville, FL, standard level
$590 to $1,050
About $20 to $34.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 38% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $360 | $650 |
| Labor | $230 | $380 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $590 | $1,050 |
Cost breakdown for 30 sq ft in Jacksonville, FL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $510 | $870 | 62% |
| Labor | $120 | $310 | $490 | 38% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $270 | $810 | $1,350 | 100% |
Why Jacksonville prices look the way they do
Labor is 38% of the midpoint bill here, against 42% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is tile and stone setters (90%), carpenters (10%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Jacksonville the blended ratio comes out at 0.82.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Jacksonville is at 96.2 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 99.5: $0 to $0.
Kitchen backsplash: what moves the price in Jacksonville
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.
Who does the work: Jacksonville trade wages
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 Jacksonville the blend is 0.82.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 90% of the weighting: a median of $21.84 an hour, 18% below the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $17.49 and $27.41 an hour. About 250 work in the metro. That is 3.3 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 $24.30 an hour, 17% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.87 and $29.08 an hour. About 2,500 work in the metro. That is 32.6 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 $70 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $55. That is a swing of roughly 6.8% to 8.6% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Jacksonville has 765,930 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 39th 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% | $17.49 | $21.84 | $27.41 | $26.77 | 0.82 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $21.87 | $24.30 | $29.08 | $29.12 | 0.83 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.82 | |||||
What nearby projects cost in Jacksonville
Jobs that often go together with kitchen backsplash are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Jacksonville wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−6%) and tile flooring lowest (−9%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,500 – $29,800 | −6% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,950 – $12,700 | −9% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,050 – $9,250 | −9% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,300 – $21,400 | −8% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $830 – $2,600 | −9% |
Jacksonville against nearby metros and the rest of Florida
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 $810 to $820 across Jacksonville and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville, FLthis page | $270 – $1,350 | $810 | |
| Ocala, FL75 miles | $270 – $1,350 | $810 | −1% |
| Gainesville, FL75 miles | $270 – $1,350 | $820 | level |
| Deltona, FL80 miles | $270 – $1,350 | $820 | level |
| Orlando, FL125 miles | $270 – $1,400 | $820 | +1% |
| Savannah, GA135 miles | $270 – $1,350 | $820 | +1% |
| Florida (statewide) | $270 – $1,400 | $830 | +3% |
| United States | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | +11% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Jacksonville ranks #223 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Jacksonville is 2% below the Florida figure.
Elsewhere in Florida
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami, FL | 2,819,940 jobs | $290 – $1,450 | $870 | +7% |
| Tampa, FL | 1,447,120 jobs | $270 – $1,350 | $810 | level |
| Orlando, FL | 1,411,730 jobs | $270 – $1,400 | $820 | +1% |
| North Port, FL | 339,940 jobs | $270 – $1,350 | $810 | level |
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $270 – $1,350 | $820 | +1% |
| Lakeland, FL | 265,280 jobs | $270 – $1,350 | $810 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Jacksonville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $310 – $1,550 | $920 | +13% |
| Virginia Beach, VA | 763,060 jobs | $270 – $1,350 | $810 | level |
| Salt Lake City, UT | 826,210 jobs | $280 – $1,400 | $850 | +4% |
| Raleigh, NC | 743,120 jobs | $270 – $1,350 | $810 | level |
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen backsplash pricing in Jacksonville
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Jacksonville. 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
$270 to $700
Basic ceramic subway tile
Standard
$590 to $1,050
Mid-grade tile in a pattern
Premium
$920 to $1,350
Slab or natural stone
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (25 sq ft) | $220 – $590 | $490 – $860 | $770 – $1,150 |
| average kitchen (30 sq ft) | $270 – $700 | $590 – $1,050 | $920 – $1,350 |
| full-height (50 sq ft) | $450 – $1,150 | $990 – $1,700 | $1,550 – $2,250 |
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Kitchen backsplash in Jacksonville: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a backsplash in Jacksonville?
For 30 sq ft, expect $270 to $1,350 in the Jacksonville area. A standard-spec job lands at $590 to $1,050. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen backsplash in Jacksonville?
About $8.90 to $45 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 Jacksonville or Ocala?
Ocala is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 30 sq ft there is $810, which is 1% less than Jacksonville ($810). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Jacksonville?
About 38% at the midpoint, or $310 out of $810. Materials are 62% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would average kitchen (30 sq ft) cost in Jacksonville?
$270 to $1,350. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen backsplash need a permit in Jacksonville?
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 Jacksonville area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Jacksonville expensive for kitchen backsplash compared with the rest of Florida?
Jacksonville is 2% below the Florida statewide estimate ($830 at the midpoint). We cover 19 metros in Florida; see the state page to compare them.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Jacksonville?
The BLS median is $21.84 an hour in the Jacksonville area, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.49 to $27.41.
+What do basic and premium kitchen backsplash work cost in Jacksonville?
For 30 sq ft, basic work runs $270 to $700 and premium work $920 to $1,350. Basic means: basic ceramic subway tile. Premium means: slab or natural stone.
Kitchen backsplash near Jacksonville
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.