Kitchen backsplash cost in Pensacola, FL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (30 sq ft)
- $260 – $1,350
- Per sq ft
- $8.80 – $45
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −11%
- US $900
- Rank of 300 metros
- #252
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a backsplash in Pensacola, plan on $260 to $1,350 for 30 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $8.80 to $45 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 11% lower than the national one. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $21.40 an hour in the Pensacola area, 20% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 30 sq ft in Pensacola, FL, standard level
$590 to $1,000
About $19.50 to $34 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 37% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $360 | $650 |
| Labor | $230 | $370 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $590 | $1,000 |
Cost breakdown for 30 sq ft in Pensacola, FL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $510 | $870 | 63% |
| Labor | $120 | $300 | $480 | 37% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $260 | $800 | $1,350 | 100% |
What is behind the Pensacola number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: tile and stone setters at 90%, carpenters at 10%. Weighted together, Pensacola wages are 0.80 times the national level. Labor makes up about 37% of the midpoint estimate (42% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Pensacola metro is 96.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 30 sq ft comes to $510, compared with $530 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (97.7) and land at $0 to $0.
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen backsplash pricing in Pensacola
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Pensacola wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$260 to $700
Basic ceramic subway tile
Standard
$590 to $1,000
Mid-grade tile in a pattern
Premium
$910 to $1,350
Slab or natural stone
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (25 sq ft) | $220 – $580 | $490 – $850 | $760 – $1,100 |
| average kitchen (30 sq ft) | $260 – $700 | $590 – $1,000 | $910 – $1,350 |
| full-height (50 sq ft) | $440 – $1,150 | $980 – $1,700 | $1,500 – $2,250 |
Planning more than one job in Pensacola?
Because every project leans on different trades, Pensacola's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen remodel runs −7% and shower pan −13%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,200 – $29,300 | −7% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,900 – $12,200 | −12% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,000 – $9,200 | −10% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,150 – $20,500 | −12% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $770 – $2,450 | −13% |
Pensacola labor market for kitchen backsplash
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 2 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Pensacola is 0.80 times the national level.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 90%) the local median is $21.40 an hour, which is 20% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $16.48 and $25.00 an hour. BLS counts 60 of them working in the area, 3.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 10%) the local median is $23.04 an hour, which is 21% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $19.22 and $27.44 an hour. BLS counts 660 of them working in the area, 34.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the tile and stone setters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($25.00 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $45. At the 25th percentile ($16.48) it shrinks by about $60. The total moves by 5.6% or 7.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 190,480 jobs in the Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent area. That makes it the 121st largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.12% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 90% | $16.48 | $21.40 | $25.00 | $26.77 | 0.80 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $19.22 | $23.04 | $27.44 | $29.12 | 0.79 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.80 | |||||
Pensacola 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 $800 to $820 across Pensacola and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pensacola, FLthis page | $260 – $1,350 | $800 | |
| Daphne, AL35 miles | $260 – $1,350 | $810 | level |
| Crestview, FL50 miles | $270 – $1,350 | $820 | +2% |
| Mobile, AL60 miles | $270 – $1,350 | $810 | level |
| Panama City, FL95 miles | $270 – $1,350 | $820 | +2% |
| Dothan, AL110 miles | $260 – $1,350 | $800 | level |
| Florida (statewide) | $270 – $1,400 | $830 | +3% |
| United States | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | +12% |
Across 300 US metros, Pensacola comes in at #252 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $1,150; the cheapest is Little Rock, AR at $750 (midpoints, 30 sq ft). Statewide, Pensacola is 3% below the Florida figure.
Other Florida metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami, FL | 2,819,940 jobs | $290 – $1,450 | $870 | +8% |
| Tampa, FL | 1,447,120 jobs | $270 – $1,350 | $810 | +1% |
| Orlando, FL | 1,411,730 jobs | $270 – $1,400 | $820 | +2% |
| 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 | +2% |
Cities with a workforce like Pensacola's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Pensacola against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington, NC | 191,280 jobs | $270 – $1,350 | $810 | +1% |
| Salem, OR | 188,620 jobs | $320 – $1,600 | $950 | +18% |
| Boulder, CO | 192,390 jobs | $300 – $1,500 | $890 | +11% |
| Salinas, CA | 186,430 jobs | $320 – $1,600 | $950 | +18% |
Why two Pensacola quotes can differ
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.
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Kitchen backsplash in Pensacola: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a backsplash in Pensacola?
For 30 sq ft, expect $260 to $1,350 in the Pensacola area. A standard-spec job lands at $590 to $1,000. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen backsplash in Pensacola?
About $8.80 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 Pensacola or Daphne?
Daphne is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 30 sq ft there is $810, which is 0% more than Pensacola ($800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Pensacola?
About 37% at the midpoint, or $300 out of $800. Materials are 63% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would average kitchen (30 sq ft) cost in Pensacola?
$260 to $1,350. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen backsplash need a permit in Pensacola?
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 Pensacola area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Pensacola expensive for kitchen backsplash compared with the rest of Florida?
Pensacola is 3% 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 Pensacola?
The BLS median is $21.40 an hour in the Pensacola area, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $16.48 to $25.00.
+What do basic and premium kitchen backsplash work cost in Pensacola?
For 30 sq ft, basic work runs $260 to $700 and premium work $910 to $1,350. Basic means: basic ceramic subway tile. Premium means: slab or natural stone.
Kitchen backsplash near Pensacola
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.