Kitchen backsplash cost in Springfield, IL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (30 sq ft)
- $320 – $1,550
- Per sq ft
- $10.50 – $52.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +5%
- US $900
- Rank of 300 metros
- #56
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a backsplash in Springfield, plan on $320 to $1,550 for 30 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $10.50 to $52.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 5% higher than the national one. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $32.29 an hour in the Springfield area, 21% above the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 30 sq ft in Springfield, IL, standard level
$700 to $1,200
About $23 to $40 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 48% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $350 | $630 |
| Labor | $350 | $560 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $700 | $1,200 |
Cost breakdown for 30 sq ft in Springfield, IL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $490 | $840 | 52% |
| Labor | $180 | $450 | $730 | 48% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $320 | $950 | $1,550 | 100% |
Where the Springfield price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on tile and stone setters, who do 90% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $32.29 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Springfield is 1.21 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 48% of the total. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Illinois statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Springfield metro is 93.6 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 30 sq ft comes to $490, compared with $530 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (92.7) 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 Springfield. The wage table below marks each row.
How Springfield compares
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than Springfield. Davenport is the lowest at about $860 (midpoint, 30 sq ft), 115 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield, ILthis page | $320 – $1,550 | $950 | |
| Bloomington, IL65 miles | $320 – $1,550 | $950 | level |
| Peoria, IL65 miles | $320 – $1,550 | $950 | level |
| Champaign, IL80 miles | $320 – $1,550 | $940 | −1% |
| St. Louis, MO85 miles | $320 – $1,600 | $950 | +1% |
| Davenport, IA115 miles | $290 – $1,450 | $860 | −9% |
| Illinois (statewide) | $340 – $1,650 | $1,000 | +6% |
| United States | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | −5% |
Across 300 US metros, Springfield comes in at #56 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $1,150; the cheapest is Little Rock, AR at $750 (midpoints, 30 sq ft). Statewide, Springfield is 5% below the Illinois figure.
Other Illinois metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | 4,513,280 jobs | $360 – $1,750 | $1,050 | +13% |
| Peoria, IL | 166,020 jobs | $320 – $1,550 | $950 | level |
| Rockford, IL | 137,650 jobs | $320 – $1,550 | $940 | level |
| Champaign, IL | 105,500 jobs | $320 – $1,550 | $940 | −1% |
| Bloomington, IL | 88,110 jobs | $320 – $1,550 | $950 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Springfield's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Springfield against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Charles, LA | 101,690 jobs | $260 – $1,300 | $790 | −16% |
| Santa Cruz, CA | 98,500 jobs | $320 – $1,600 | $960 | +2% |
| Lafayette, IN | 102,200 jobs | $270 – $1,400 | $830 | −13% |
| Slidell, LA | 98,240 jobs | $260 – $1,350 | $790 | −16% |
Related projects, priced for Springfield
Because every project leans on different trades, Springfield's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs +16% and kitchen remodel +1%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,600 – $31,700 | +1% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,450 – $15,800 | +11% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,800 – $10,200 | +5% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,300 – $26,300 | +13% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,200 – $3,150 | +16% |
Cost by quality level and size in Springfield
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Springfield 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
$320 to $820
Basic ceramic subway tile
Standard
$700 to $1,200
Mid-grade tile in a pattern
Premium
$1,050 to $1,550
Slab or natural stone
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (25 sq ft) | $270 – $680 | $580 – $1,000 | $890 – $1,300 |
| average kitchen (30 sq ft) | $320 – $820 | $700 – $1,200 | $1,050 – $1,550 |
| full-height (50 sq ft) | $540 – $1,350 | $1,150 – $2,000 | $1,800 – $2,600 |
Kitchen backsplash: what moves the price in Springfield
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.
Springfield 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 Springfield is 1.21 times the national level.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 90% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Springfield metro, so we used the Illinois statewide median: $32.29 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $23.20 and $44.83 an hour.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 10%) the local median is $37.01 an hour, which is 27% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $26.51 and $39.67 an hour. BLS counts 290 of them working in the area, 28.8 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 ($44.83 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $160. At the 25th percentile ($23.20) it shrinks by about $110. The total moves by 16.7% or 12.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 100,810 jobs in the Springfield area. That makes it the 203rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.06% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 90% | $23.20 | $32.29 | $44.83 | $26.77 | 1.21 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $26.51 | $37.01 | $39.67 | $29.12 | 1.27 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.21 | |||||
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Kitchen backsplash in Springfield: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a backsplash in Springfield?
For 30 sq ft, expect $320 to $1,550 in the Springfield area. A standard-spec job lands at $700 to $1,200. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen backsplash in Springfield?
About $10.50 to $52.50 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 Springfield or Bloomington?
Bloomington is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 30 sq ft there is $950, which is 0% less than Springfield ($950). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Springfield?
About 48% at the midpoint, or $450 out of $950. Materials are 52% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would average kitchen (30 sq ft) cost in Springfield?
$320 to $1,550. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen backsplash need a permit in Springfield?
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 Springfield area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Springfield expensive for kitchen backsplash compared with the rest of Illinois?
Springfield is 5% below the Illinois statewide estimate ($1,000 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Illinois; see the state page to compare them.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Springfield?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $32.29 an hour, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.20 to $44.83.
+What do basic and premium kitchen backsplash work cost in Springfield?
For 30 sq ft, basic work runs $320 to $820 and premium work $1,050 to $1,550. Basic means: basic ceramic subway tile. Premium means: slab or natural stone.
Kitchen backsplash near Springfield
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.