Kitchen backsplash cost in Idaho Falls, ID
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (30 sq ft)
- $250 – $1,300
- Per sq ft
- $8.35 – $43
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −15%
- US $900
- Rank of 300 metros
- #292
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a kitchen backsplash in the Idaho Falls area: $250 to $1,300 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 15% lower than the US figure. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $18.39 an hour in the Idaho Falls area, 31% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 30 sq ft in Idaho Falls, ID, standard level
$560 to $980
About $18.50 to $32.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 34% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $360 | $650 |
| Labor | $200 | $330 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $560 | $980 |
Cost breakdown for 30 sq ft in Idaho Falls, ID
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $500 | $870 | 66% |
| Labor | $110 | $260 | $420 | 34% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $250 | $770 | $1,300 | 100% |
Where the Idaho Falls 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, Idaho Falls wages are 0.70 times the national level. Labor makes up about 34% of the midpoint estimate (42% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Idaho Falls is at 96.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $530 nationally becomes $500 here (midpoint, 30 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 94.4: $0 to $0.
Specs and site conditions that change a Idaho Falls bid
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.
Cost by quality level and size in Idaho Falls
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Idaho Falls. 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
$250 to $670
Basic ceramic subway tile
Standard
$560 to $980
Mid-grade tile in a pattern
Premium
$870 to $1,300
Slab or natural stone
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (25 sq ft) | $210 – $550 | $470 – $810 | $730 – $1,050 |
| average kitchen (30 sq ft) | $250 – $670 | $560 – $980 | $870 – $1,300 |
| full-height (50 sq ft) | $420 – $1,100 | $940 – $1,650 | $1,450 – $2,150 |
Who does the work: Idaho Falls 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 Idaho Falls the blend is 0.70.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 90% of the weighting: a median of $18.39 an hour, 31% below the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $18.00 and $22.21 an hour. About 60 work in the metro. That is 7.3 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 $25.07 an hour, 14% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.83 and $31.11 an hour. About 750 work in the metro. That is 91.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of 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 $50 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $5. That is a swing of roughly 0.6% to 6.3% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Idaho Falls has 81,840 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 233rd 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% | $18.00 | $18.39 | $22.21 | $26.77 | 0.69 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $21.83 | $25.07 | $31.11 | $29.12 | 0.86 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.70 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Idaho Falls
Jobs that often go together with kitchen backsplash are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Idaho Falls wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−6%) and shower pan lowest (−16%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,400 – $29,600 | −6% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,950 – $12,800 | −8% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $1,850 – $8,900 | −13% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,150 – $20,600 | −12% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $730 – $2,400 | −16% |
Is Idaho Falls cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Idaho Falls. Ogden comes closest at about $820.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Falls, IDthis page | $250 – $1,300 | $770 | |
| Logan, UT125 miles | $280 – $1,400 | $840 | +9% |
| Bozeman, MT145 miles | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | +17% |
| Ogden, UT175 miles | $270 – $1,350 | $820 | +7% |
| Boise, ID190 miles | $280 – $1,400 | $840 | +9% |
| Salt Lake City, UT210 miles | $280 – $1,400 | $850 | +10% |
| Idaho (statewide) | $270 – $1,400 | $830 | +8% |
| United States | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | +17% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Idaho Falls ranks #292 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Idaho Falls is 7% below the Idaho figure.
Elsewhere in Idaho
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise, ID | 391,790 jobs | $280 – $1,400 | $840 | +9% |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 72,280 jobs | $270 – $1,400 | $830 | +8% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Idaho Falls against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Head, SC | 81,920 jobs | $260 – $1,350 | $800 | +4% |
| Johnson City, TN | 81,690 jobs | $260 – $1,350 | $800 | +4% |
| Bowling Green, KY | 82,160 jobs | $270 – $1,400 | $830 | +7% |
| Odessa, TX | 80,910 jobs | $270 – $1,350 | $810 | +5% |
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Kitchen backsplash in Idaho Falls: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a backsplash in Idaho Falls?
For 30 sq ft, expect $250 to $1,300 in the Idaho Falls area. A standard-spec job lands at $560 to $980. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen backsplash in Idaho Falls?
About $8.35 to $43 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 Idaho Falls or Logan?
Logan is 125 miles away. The midpoint for 30 sq ft there is $840, which is 9% more than Idaho Falls ($770). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Idaho Falls?
About 34% at the midpoint, or $260 out of $770. Materials are 66% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would average kitchen (30 sq ft) cost in Idaho Falls?
$250 to $1,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen backsplash need a permit in Idaho Falls?
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 Idaho Falls area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Idaho Falls expensive for kitchen backsplash compared with the rest of Idaho?
Idaho Falls is 7% below 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 Idaho Falls?
The BLS median is $18.39 an hour in the Idaho Falls area, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.00 to $22.21.
+What do basic and premium kitchen backsplash work cost in Idaho Falls?
For 30 sq ft, basic work runs $250 to $670 and premium work $870 to $1,300. Basic means: basic ceramic subway tile. Premium means: slab or natural stone.
Kitchen backsplash near Idaho Falls
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.