Kitchen backsplash cost in Evansville, IN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (30 sq ft)
- $300 – $1,500
- Per sq ft
- $10 – $50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- Level
- US $900
- Rank of 300 metros
- #96
- 1 = most expensive
Evansville homeowners pay roughly $300 to $1,500 to install a backsplash at 30 sq ft, or $10 to $50 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Evansville is almost level. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $29.13 an hour in the Evansville area, 9% above the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 30 sq ft in Evansville, IN, standard level
$660 to $1,150
About $22 to $38 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 45% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $350 | $640 |
| Labor | $310 | $510 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $660 | $1,150 |
Cost breakdown for 30 sq ft in Evansville, IN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $500 | $850 | 55% |
| Labor | $160 | $410 | $650 | 45% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $300 | $900 | $1,500 | 100% |
What is behind the Evansville number
Labor is 45% of the midpoint bill here, against 42% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is tile and stone setters (90%), carpenters (10%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Evansville the blended ratio comes out at 1.09.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Evansville metro is 94.3 (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 (91.5) and land at $0 to $0.
Evansville: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Evansville 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
$300 to $780
Basic ceramic subway tile
Standard
$660 to $1,150
Mid-grade tile in a pattern
Premium
$1,000 to $1,500
Slab or natural stone
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (25 sq ft) | $250 – $650 | $550 – $950 | $850 – $1,250 |
| average kitchen (30 sq ft) | $300 – $780 | $660 – $1,150 | $1,000 – $1,500 |
| full-height (50 sq ft) | $510 – $1,300 | $1,100 – $1,900 | $1,700 – $2,500 |
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Evansville is 1.09 times the national level.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 90%) the local median is $29.13 an hour, which is 9% above the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $23.12 and $37.10 an hour. BLS counts 40 of them working in the area, 3.0 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 $31.10 an hour, which is 7% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.10 and $35.52 an hour. BLS counts 790 of them working in the area, 58.4 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 ($37.10 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $100. At the 25th percentile ($23.12) it shrinks by about $75. The total moves by 11.1% or 8.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 135,250 jobs in the Evansville area. That makes it the 162nd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.09% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 90% | $23.12 | $29.13 | $37.10 | $26.77 | 1.09 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $24.10 | $31.10 | $35.52 | $29.12 | 1.07 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.09 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Evansville 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.
Evansville against nearby metros and the rest of Indiana
Same job, same size (30 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Evansville is the priciest of the group. Clarksville is the cheapest at $800.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evansville, INthis page | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | |
| Clarksville, TN95 miles | $260 – $1,350 | $800 | −11% |
| Terre Haute, IN95 miles | $270 – $1,400 | $830 | −8% |
| Bowling Green, KY95 miles | $270 – $1,400 | $830 | −9% |
| Bloomington, IN95 miles | $270 – $1,400 | $830 | −8% |
| Louisville, KY105 miles | $270 – $1,400 | $830 | −8% |
| Indiana (statewide) | $280 – $1,400 | $830 | −8% |
| United States | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | level |
Across 300 US metros, Evansville comes in at #96 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $1,150; the cheapest is Little Rock, AR at $750 (midpoints, 30 sq ft). Statewide, Evansville is 8% above the Indiana figure.
Other Indiana metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis, IN | 1,105,170 jobs | $280 – $1,400 | $840 | −7% |
| Fort Wayne, IN | 225,520 jobs | $270 – $1,400 | $830 | −8% |
| South Bend, IN | 131,670 jobs | $270 – $1,400 | $830 | −8% |
| Elkhart, IN | 127,730 jobs | $280 – $1,400 | $830 | −8% |
| Lafayette, IN | 102,200 jobs | $270 – $1,400 | $830 | −8% |
| Bloomington, IN | 73,240 jobs | $270 – $1,400 | $830 | −8% |
Cities with a workforce like Evansville's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Evansville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford, IL | 137,650 jobs | $320 – $1,550 | $940 | +5% |
| Flint, MI | 135,040 jobs | $270 – $1,350 | $820 | −9% |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 139,260 jobs | $290 – $1,450 | $860 | −5% |
| College Station, TX | 134,040 jobs | $270 – $1,350 | $810 | −11% |
Planning more than one job in Evansville?
Because every project leans on different trades, Evansville's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs +4% and kitchen remodel −3%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,000 – $30,600 | −3% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,200 – $14,300 | +1% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,550 – $9,900 | level |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,800 – $23,900 | +3% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,000 – $2,850 | +4% |
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Kitchen backsplash in Evansville: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a backsplash in Evansville?
For 30 sq ft, expect $300 to $1,500 in the Evansville area. A standard-spec job lands at $660 to $1,150. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen backsplash in Evansville?
About $10 to $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 Evansville or Clarksville?
Clarksville is 95 miles away. The midpoint for 30 sq ft there is $800, which is 11% less than Evansville ($900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Evansville?
About 45% at the midpoint, or $410 out of $900. Materials are 55% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would average kitchen (30 sq ft) cost in Evansville?
$300 to $1,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen backsplash need a permit in Evansville?
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 Evansville area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Evansville expensive for kitchen backsplash compared with the rest of Indiana?
Evansville is 8% above the Indiana statewide estimate ($830 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Indiana; see the state page to compare them.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Evansville?
The BLS median is $29.13 an hour in the Evansville area, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.12 to $37.10.
+What do basic and premium kitchen backsplash work cost in Evansville?
For 30 sq ft, basic work runs $300 to $780 and premium work $1,000 to $1,500. Basic means: basic ceramic subway tile. Premium means: slab or natural stone.
Kitchen backsplash near Evansville
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.