Kitchen backsplash cost in Miami, FL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (30 sq ft)
- $290 – $1,450
- Per sq ft
- $9.50 – $48.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −4%
- US $900
- Rank of 300 metros
- #124
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a kitchen backsplash in the Miami area: $290 to $1,450 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 4% lower than the US figure. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $23.22 an hour in the Miami area, 13% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 30 sq ft in Miami, FL, standard level
$640 to $1,100
About $21 to $36.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 37% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $700 |
| Labor | $250 | $400 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $640 | $1,100 |
Cost breakdown for 30 sq ft in Miami, FL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $160 | $540 | $930 | 63% |
| Labor | $130 | $320 | $520 | 37% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $290 | $870 | $1,450 | 100% |
Where the Miami 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, Miami wages are 0.87 times the national level. Labor makes up about 37% of the midpoint estimate (42% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Miami is at 103.6 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $530 nationally becomes $540 here (midpoint, 30 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 114.2: $0 to $0.
Planning more than one job in Miami?
Jobs that often go together with kitchen backsplash are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Miami wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (+1%) and bathroom remodel lowest (−4%); 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 | $4,250 – $13,400 | −3% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,200 – $9,900 | −3% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,550 – $22,400 | −4% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $850 – $2,750 | −3% |
Cost by quality level and size in Miami
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Miami. 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
$290 to $750
Basic ceramic subway tile
Standard
$640 to $1,100
Mid-grade tile in a pattern
Premium
$980 to $1,450
Slab or natural stone
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (25 sq ft) | $240 – $630 | $530 – $920 | $820 – $1,200 |
| average kitchen (30 sq ft) | $290 – $750 | $640 – $1,100 | $980 – $1,450 |
| full-height (50 sq ft) | $480 – $1,250 | $1,050 – $1,850 | $1,650 – $2,400 |
Miami against nearby metros and the rest of Florida
Same job, same size (30 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Miami is the priciest of the group. Punta Gorda is the cheapest at $820.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami, FLthis page | $290 – $1,450 | $870 | |
| Naples, FL55 miles | $280 – $1,450 | $860 | −1% |
| Port St. Lucie, FL80 miles | $270 – $1,400 | $830 | −5% |
| Cape Coral, FL100 miles | $270 – $1,350 | $820 | −6% |
| Punta Gorda, FL110 miles | $270 – $1,350 | $820 | −6% |
| Sebastian, FL110 miles | $270 – $1,350 | $820 | −5% |
| Florida (statewide) | $270 – $1,400 | $830 | −4% |
| United States | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | +4% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Miami ranks #124 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Miami is 4% above the Florida figure.
Elsewhere in Florida
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa, FL | 1,447,120 jobs | $270 – $1,350 | $810 | −6% |
| Orlando, FL | 1,411,730 jobs | $270 – $1,400 | $820 | −5% |
| Jacksonville, FL | 765,930 jobs | $270 – $1,350 | $810 | −6% |
| North Port, FL | 339,940 jobs | $270 – $1,350 | $810 | −6% |
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $270 – $1,350 | $820 | −6% |
| Lakeland, FL | 265,280 jobs | $270 – $1,350 | $810 | −7% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Miami against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | 2,889,670 jobs | $280 – $1,400 | $850 | −2% |
| Boston, MA | 2,703,890 jobs | $370 – $1,750 | $1,050 | +23% |
| Philadelphia, PA | 2,897,830 jobs | $330 – $1,600 | $980 | +12% |
| Phoenix, AZ | 2,375,760 jobs | $290 – $1,450 | $860 | −1% |
Kitchen backsplash: what moves the price in Miami
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: Miami 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 Miami the blend is 0.87.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 90% of the weighting: a median of $23.22 an hour, 13% below the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $18.80 and $30.47 an hour. About 950 work in the metro. That is 3.4 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 $24.79 an hour, 15% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.65 and $29.32 an hour. About 10,100 work in the metro. That is 35.8 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 $90 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $55. That is a swing of roughly 6.4% to 10.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach has 2,819,940 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 9th 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% | $18.80 | $23.22 | $30.47 | $26.77 | 0.87 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $21.65 | $24.79 | $29.32 | $29.12 | 0.85 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.87 | |||||
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Kitchen backsplash in Miami: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a backsplash in Miami?
For 30 sq ft, expect $290 to $1,450 in the Miami area. A standard-spec job lands at $640 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 Miami?
About $9.50 to $48.50 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 Miami or Naples?
Naples is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 30 sq ft there is $860, which is 1% less than Miami ($870). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Miami?
About 37% at the midpoint, or $320 out of $870. Materials are 63% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would average kitchen (30 sq ft) cost in Miami?
$290 to $1,450. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen backsplash need a permit in Miami?
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 Miami area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Miami expensive for kitchen backsplash compared with the rest of Florida?
Miami is 4% above 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 Miami?
The BLS median is $23.22 an hour in the Miami area, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.80 to $30.47.
+What do basic and premium kitchen backsplash work cost in Miami?
For 30 sq ft, basic work runs $290 to $750 and premium work $980 to $1,450. Basic means: basic ceramic subway tile. Premium means: slab or natural stone.
Kitchen backsplash near Miami
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.