Kitchen backsplash cost in Louisiana
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (30 sq ft)
- $260 – $1,350
- Per sq ft
- $8.70 – $44
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −12%
- US $900
- Metros covered
- 9
Louisiana prices for kitchen backsplash: $260 to $1,350 for 30 sq ft, or $8.70 to $44 per sq ft without the permit. The state midpoint is 12% below the national one. Local wages for tile and stone setters are $21.52 an hour.
Inside Louisiana, the metros we cover range from $770 (Lafayette) to $800 (Baton Rouge) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 30 sq ft in Louisiana (statewide), standard level
$580 to $1,000
About $19.50 to $33.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 38% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $350 | $630 |
| Labor | $230 | $370 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $580 | $1,000 |
Cost breakdown for 30 sq ft in Louisiana
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $490 | $840 | 62% |
| Labor | $120 | $300 | $480 | 38% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $260 | $790 | $1,350 | 100% |
Kitchen backsplash: what moves the price in Louisiana
Material
A tile backsplash is $10-$50 per sq ft installed. A stone slab backsplash is $35-$200 and granite slabs are $50-$200.
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.
If you are planning more than one job in Louisiana
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Louisiana wages and prices. Against national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−8%) and tile flooring lowest (−12%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,100 – $29,000 | −8% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,850 – $12,400 | −11% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,000 – $8,950 | −12% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,250 – $21,200 | −9% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $840 – $2,550 | −9% |
Quality levels and sizes in Louisiana
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Louisiana wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$260 to $690
Basic ceramic subway tile
Standard
$580 to $1,000
Mid-grade tile in a pattern
Premium
$900 to $1,350
Slab or natural stone
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (25 sq ft) | $220 – $570 | $480 – $840 | $750 – $1,100 |
| average kitchen (30 sq ft) | $260 – $690 | $580 – $1,000 | $900 – $1,350 |
| full-height (50 sq ft) | $440 – $1,150 | $970 – $1,700 | $1,500 – $2,200 |
Louisiana labor market for kitchen backsplash
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 2 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 0.81 for Louisiana.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 90%) the local median is $21.52 an hour, which is 20% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $18.96 and $22.99 an hour. BLS counts 190 of them working in the state, 1.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is thinner than average.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 10%) the local median is $24.00 an hour, which is 18% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.03 and $28.72 an hour. BLS counts 8,990 of them working in the state, 46.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for tile and stone setters ($22.99 an hour) would add about $20 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($18.96) would take off about $30. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 1,934,900 jobs across Louisiana (May 2025), which is 1.2% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 90% | $18.96 | $21.52 | $22.99 | $26.77 | 0.80 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $21.03 | $24.00 | $28.72 | $29.12 | 0.82 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.81 | |||||
Louisiana against its neighbors
Louisiana ranks 48 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for kitchen backsplash, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $1,100 and the cheapest Arkansas at $760, both for 30 sq ft at the midpoint. Louisiana sits at $790. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 130 miles away | $250 – $1,300 | $770 | −3% |
| Alabama | 310 miles away | $270 – $1,350 | $810 | +2% |
| Texas | 360 miles away | $270 – $1,400 | $830 | +5% |
| Arkansas | 360 miles away | $250 – $1,250 | $760 | −5% |
| Tennessee | 460 miles away | $260 – $1,350 | $800 | +1% |
Louisiana metro-by-metro prices
0 of the 9 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $790, and the top-to-bottom gap is 4%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (30 sq ft) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LA | $260 – $1,350 | $800 | level |
| Monroe, LA | $260 – $1,350 | $790 | level |
| Slidell, LA | $260 – $1,350 | $790 | level |
| Houma, LA | $260 – $1,350 | $790 | level |
| Shreveport, LA | $260 – $1,300 | $790 | level |
| Alexandria, LA | $260 – $1,300 | $790 | level |
| Lake Charles, LA | $260 – $1,300 | $790 | level |
| New Orleans, LA | $260 – $1,300 | $790 | level |
| Lafayette, LA | $250 – $1,300 | $770 | −3% |
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Kitchen backsplash in Louisiana: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a backsplash in Louisiana?
$260 to $1,350 for 30 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Louisiana can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Louisiana is cheapest for kitchen backsplash?
Lafayette at about $770 (midpoint, 30 sq ft). The priciest is Baton Rouge at $800.
+Is kitchen backsplash cheaper in Louisiana than the US average?
It is 12% cheaper: $790 against $900 for 30 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Louisiana?
About 38% ($300). Materials are 62%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.81x the national wage level.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Louisiana?
The BLS statewide median is $21.52 an hour, against $26.77 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.96 to $22.99.
+Where does Louisiana rank for kitchen backsplash costs?
48th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $790 for 30 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium kitchen backsplash work cost in Louisiana?
For 30 sq ft, basic work runs $260 to $690 and premium work $900 to $1,350. Basic means: basic ceramic subway tile. Premium means: slab or natural stone.
Kitchen backsplash by city in Louisiana
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.