Kitchen backsplash cost in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (30 sq ft)
- $270 – $1,400
- Per sq ft
- $9.15 – $46
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $900
- Rank of 300 metros
- #169
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a backsplash in Coeur d'Alene, plan on $270 to $1,400 for 30 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $9.15 to $46 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 8% lower than the national one. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $23.05 an hour in the Coeur d'Alene area, 14% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 30 sq ft in Coeur d'Alene, ID, standard level
$610 to $1,050
About $20.50 to $35 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 39% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $360 | $650 |
| Labor | $250 | $400 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $610 | $1,050 |
Cost breakdown for 30 sq ft in Coeur d'Alene, ID
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $500 | $870 | 61% |
| Labor | $130 | $330 | $520 | 39% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $270 | $830 | $1,400 | 100% |
Where the Coeur d'Alene 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, Coeur d'Alene wages are 0.87 times the national level. Labor makes up about 39% of the midpoint estimate (42% at national prices). BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Idaho statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Coeur d'Alene metro is 96.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 30 sq ft comes to $500, compared with $530 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (98.3) and land at $0 to $0.
Data note: 90% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Coeur d'Alene. The wage table below marks each row.
Specs and site conditions that change a Coeur d'Alene bid
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.
Is Coeur d'Alene cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Coeur d'Alene. Missoula comes closest at about $900.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coeur d'Alene, IDthis page | $270 – $1,400 | $830 | |
| Spokane, WA55 miles | $340 – $1,700 | $1,000 | +22% |
| Missoula, MT120 miles | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | +8% |
| Kennewick, WA150 miles | $360 – $1,750 | $1,050 | +28% |
| Yakima, WA210 miles | $360 – $1,750 | $1,050 | +28% |
| Seattle, WA240 miles | $370 – $1,800 | $1,050 | +29% |
| Idaho (statewide) | $270 – $1,400 | $830 | level |
| United States | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | +8% |
Across 300 US metros, Coeur d'Alene comes in at #169 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $1,150; the cheapest is Little Rock, AR at $750 (midpoints, 30 sq ft). Statewide, Coeur d'Alene is 0% above the Idaho figure.
Other Idaho metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise, ID | 391,790 jobs | $280 – $1,400 | $840 | +1% |
| Idaho Falls, ID | 81,840 jobs | $250 – $1,300 | $770 | −7% |
Cities with a workforce like Coeur d'Alene's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Coeur d'Alene against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 72,300 jobs | $280 – $1,450 | $860 | +3% |
| Bangor, ME | 72,270 jobs | $330 – $1,600 | $970 | +17% |
| Auburn, AL | 72,710 jobs | $270 – $1,350 | $810 | −3% |
| Bozeman, MT | 72,210 jobs | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | +9% |
Cost by quality level and size in Coeur d'Alene
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Coeur d'Alene 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
$270 to $720
Basic ceramic subway tile
Standard
$610 to $1,050
Mid-grade tile in a pattern
Premium
$940 to $1,400
Slab or natural stone
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (25 sq ft) | $230 – $600 | $510 – $880 | $780 – $1,150 |
| average kitchen (30 sq ft) | $270 – $720 | $610 – $1,050 | $940 – $1,400 |
| full-height (50 sq ft) | $460 – $1,200 | $1,000 – $1,750 | $1,550 – $2,300 |
Planning more than one job in Coeur d'Alene?
Because every project leans on different trades, Coeur d'Alene's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen remodel runs −5% and shower pan −11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,600 – $29,900 | −5% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,050 – $13,200 | −5% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,150 – $9,400 | −7% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,300 – $21,300 | −9% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $790 – $2,500 | −11% |
Coeur d'Alene 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 Coeur d'Alene is 0.87 times the national level.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 90% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Coeur d'Alene metro, so we used the Idaho statewide median: $23.05 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $19.70 and $27.16 an hour.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 10%) the local median is $27.00 an hour, which is 7% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.14 and $30.11 an hour. BLS counts 790 of them working in the area, 109.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the tile and stone setters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($27.16 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $50. At the 25th percentile ($19.70) it shrinks by about $40. The total moves by 6.2% or 5.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 72,280 jobs in the Coeur d'Alene area. That makes it the 254th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 90% | $19.70 | $23.05 | $27.16 | $26.77 | 0.86 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $23.14 | $27.00 | $30.11 | $29.12 | 0.93 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.87 | |||||
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Kitchen backsplash in Coeur d'Alene: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a backsplash in Coeur d'Alene?
For 30 sq ft, expect $270 to $1,400 in the Coeur d'Alene area. A standard-spec job lands at $610 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 Coeur d'Alene?
About $9.15 to $46 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 Coeur d'Alene or Spokane?
Spokane is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 30 sq ft there is $1,000, which is 22% more than Coeur d'Alene ($830). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Coeur d'Alene?
About 39% at the midpoint, or $330 out of $830. Materials are 61% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would average kitchen (30 sq ft) cost in Coeur d'Alene?
$270 to $1,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen backsplash need a permit in Coeur d'Alene?
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 Coeur d'Alene area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Coeur d'Alene expensive for kitchen backsplash compared with the rest of Idaho?
Coeur d'Alene is 0% above the Idaho statewide estimate ($830 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Idaho; see the state page to compare them.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Coeur d'Alene?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $23.05 an hour, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.70 to $27.16.
+What do basic and premium kitchen backsplash work cost in Coeur d'Alene?
For 30 sq ft, basic work runs $270 to $720 and premium work $940 to $1,400. Basic means: basic ceramic subway tile. Premium means: slab or natural stone.
Kitchen backsplash near Coeur d'Alene
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.