Kitchen backsplash cost in Palm Bay, 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
- $9.05 – $45.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $900
- Rank of 300 metros
- #191
- 1 = most expensive
A kitchen backsplash in Palm Bay, FL usually costs $270 to $1,350 for 30 sq ft. That works out to about $9.05 to $45.50 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $80 less. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $22.75 an hour in the Palm Bay area, 15% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 30 sq ft in Palm Bay, FL, standard level
$600 to $1,050
About $20 to $34.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 39% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $360 | $650 |
| Labor | $240 | $390 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $600 | $1,050 |
Cost breakdown for 30 sq ft in Palm Bay, FL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $510 | $870 | 61% |
| Labor | $130 | $320 | $510 | 39% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $270 | $820 | $1,350 | 100% |
Where the Palm Bay 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, Palm Bay wages are 0.84 times the national level. Labor makes up about 39% of the midpoint estimate (42% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Palm Bay 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 100.0: $0 to $0.
Kitchen backsplash: what moves the price in Palm Bay
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.
Cost by quality level and size in Palm Bay
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Palm Bay. 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 $710
Basic ceramic subway tile
Standard
$600 to $1,050
Mid-grade tile in a pattern
Premium
$930 to $1,350
Slab or natural stone
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (25 sq ft) | $230 – $590 | $500 – $870 | $780 – $1,150 |
| average kitchen (30 sq ft) | $270 – $710 | $600 – $1,050 | $930 – $1,350 |
| full-height (50 sq ft) | $450 – $1,200 | $1,000 – $1,750 | $1,550 – $2,300 |
Planning more than one job in Palm Bay?
Jobs that often go together with kitchen backsplash are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Palm Bay wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−6%) and kitchen cabinets lowest (−10%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,400 – $29,700 | −6% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,950 – $12,400 | −10% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,100 – $9,350 | −8% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,300 – $21,400 | −8% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $840 – $2,600 | −7% |
What local crews earn in Palm Bay
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 Palm Bay the blend is 0.84.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 90% of the weighting: a median of $22.75 an hour, 15% below the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $21.74 and $29.13 an hour. About 140 work in the metro. That is 5.7 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 $22.97 an hour, 21% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $19.09 and $27.83 an hour. About 680 work in the metro. That is 27.7 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 $80 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $15. That is a swing of roughly 1.5% to 9.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville has 245,170 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 104th 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% | $21.74 | $22.75 | $29.13 | $26.77 | 0.85 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $19.09 | $22.97 | $27.83 | $29.12 | 0.79 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.84 | |||||
Palm Bay against nearby metros and the rest of Florida
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Palm Bay. Lakeland is the lowest at about $810 (midpoint, 30 sq ft), 65 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Bay, FLthis page | $270 – $1,350 | $820 | |
| Orlando, FL40 miles | $270 – $1,400 | $820 | level |
| Sebastian, FL40 miles | $270 – $1,350 | $820 | level |
| Lakeland, FL65 miles | $270 – $1,350 | $810 | −2% |
| Deltona, FL70 miles | $270 – $1,350 | $820 | −1% |
| Port St. Lucie, FL75 miles | $270 – $1,400 | $830 | +1% |
| Florida (statewide) | $270 – $1,400 | $830 | +1% |
| United States | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | +10% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Palm Bay ranks #191 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Palm Bay is 1% below the Florida figure.
Elsewhere in Florida
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami, FL | 2,819,940 jobs | $290 – $1,450 | $870 | +6% |
| Tampa, FL | 1,447,120 jobs | $270 – $1,350 | $810 | −1% |
| Orlando, FL | 1,411,730 jobs | $270 – $1,400 | $820 | level |
| Jacksonville, FL | 765,930 jobs | $270 – $1,350 | $810 | −1% |
| North Port, FL | 339,940 jobs | $270 – $1,350 | $810 | −1% |
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $270 – $1,350 | $820 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Palm Bay against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster, PA | 252,230 jobs | $330 – $1,600 | $960 | +17% |
| Trenton, NJ | 240,190 jobs | $320 – $1,550 | $940 | +15% |
| Scranton, PA | 255,620 jobs | $340 – $1,650 | $990 | +21% |
| Augusta, GA | 231,930 jobs | $280 – $1,400 | $830 | +1% |
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Kitchen backsplash in Palm Bay: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a backsplash in Palm Bay?
For 30 sq ft, expect $270 to $1,350 in the Palm Bay area. A standard-spec job lands at $600 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 Palm Bay?
About $9.05 to $45.50 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 Palm Bay or Orlando?
Orlando is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 30 sq ft there is $820, which is 0% more than Palm Bay ($820). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Palm Bay?
About 39% at the midpoint, or $320 out of $820. Materials are 61% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would average kitchen (30 sq ft) cost in Palm Bay?
$270 to $1,350. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen backsplash need a permit in Palm Bay?
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 Palm Bay area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Palm Bay expensive for kitchen backsplash compared with the rest of Florida?
Palm Bay is 1% 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 Palm Bay?
The BLS median is $22.75 an hour in the Palm Bay area, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.74 to $29.13.
+What do basic and premium kitchen backsplash work cost in Palm Bay?
For 30 sq ft, basic work runs $270 to $710 and premium work $930 to $1,350. Basic means: basic ceramic subway tile. Premium means: slab or natural stone.
Kitchen backsplash near Palm Bay
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.