Kitchen backsplash cost in Alexandria, LA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (30 sq ft)
- $260 – $1,300
- Per sq ft
- $8.70 – $44
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −12%
- US $900
- Rank of 300 metros
- #283
- 1 = most expensive
Alexandria homeowners pay roughly $260 to $1,300 to install a backsplash at 30 sq ft, or $8.70 to $44 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Alexandria is 12% lower. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $21.52 an hour in the Alexandria area, 20% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 30 sq ft in Alexandria, LA, 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 Alexandria, LA
| 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 | $1,300 | 100% |
What is behind the Alexandria number
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 $21.52 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Alexandria is 0.80 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 38% of the total. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Louisiana statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Alexandria metro is 93.7 (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 (85.7) 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 Alexandria. The wage table below marks each row.
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 Alexandria is 0.80 times the national level.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 90% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Alexandria metro, so we used the Louisiana statewide median: $21.52 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $18.96 and $22.99 an hour.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 10%) the local median is $22.48 an hour, which is 23% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $18.58 and $26.89 an hour. BLS counts 180 of them working in the area, 30.0 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 ($22.99 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $20. At the 25th percentile ($18.96) it shrinks by about $30. The total moves by 2.3% or 4.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 60,000 jobs in the Alexandria area. That makes it the 288th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.04% 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% | $18.58 | $22.48 | $26.89 | $29.12 | 0.77 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.80 | |||||
Cost by quality level and size in Alexandria
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Alexandria 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
$260 to $690
Basic ceramic subway tile
Standard
$580 to $1,000
Mid-grade tile in a pattern
Premium
$900 to $1,300
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 – $1,300 |
| full-height (50 sq ft) | $430 – $1,150 | $970 – $1,650 | $1,500 – $2,200 |
Related projects, priced for Alexandria
Because every project leans on different trades, Alexandria's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen remodel runs −9% and kitchen cabinets −14%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $16,800 – $28,600 | −9% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,750 – $11,900 | −14% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,000 – $8,950 | −12% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,100 – $20,400 | −12% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $810 – $2,450 | −12% |
Kitchen backsplash: what moves the price in Alexandria
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 Alexandria cheap or dear? The local comparison
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 30 sq ft range from $770 to $800 across Alexandria and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria, LAthis page | $260 – $1,300 | $790 | |
| Lafayette, LA95 miles | $250 – $1,300 | $770 | −3% |
| Lake Charles, LA95 miles | $260 – $1,300 | $790 | level |
| Monroe, LA95 miles | $260 – $1,350 | $790 | level |
| Baton Rouge, LA100 miles | $260 – $1,350 | $800 | +1% |
| Shreveport, LA105 miles | $260 – $1,300 | $790 | level |
| Louisiana (statewide) | $260 – $1,350 | $790 | level |
| United States | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | +14% |
Across 300 US metros, Alexandria comes in at #283 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $1,150; the cheapest is Little Rock, AR at $750 (midpoints, 30 sq ft). Statewide, Alexandria is 0% below the Louisiana figure.
Other Louisiana metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | 445,550 jobs | $260 – $1,300 | $790 | level |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 409,690 jobs | $260 – $1,350 | $800 | +1% |
| Lafayette, LA | 179,570 jobs | $250 – $1,300 | $770 | −3% |
| Shreveport, LA | 162,750 jobs | $260 – $1,300 | $790 | level |
| Lake Charles, LA | 101,690 jobs | $260 – $1,300 | $790 | level |
| Slidell, LA | 98,240 jobs | $260 – $1,350 | $790 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Alexandria's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Alexandria against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chambersburg, PA | 60,280 jobs | $330 – $1,650 | $980 | +24% |
| Niles, MI | 59,970 jobs | $270 – $1,350 | $820 | +3% |
| Jonesboro, AR | 60,620 jobs | $250 – $1,250 | $750 | −5% |
| Kingston, NY | 59,140 jobs | $310 – $1,550 | $930 | +18% |
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Kitchen backsplash in Alexandria: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a backsplash in Alexandria?
For 30 sq ft, expect $260 to $1,300 in the Alexandria area. A standard-spec job lands at $580 to $1,000. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen backsplash in Alexandria?
About $8.70 to $44 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 Alexandria or Lafayette?
Lafayette is 95 miles away. The midpoint for 30 sq ft there is $770, which is 3% less than Alexandria ($790). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Alexandria?
About 38% at the midpoint, or $300 out of $790. Materials are 62% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would average kitchen (30 sq ft) cost in Alexandria?
$260 to $1,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen backsplash need a permit in Alexandria?
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 Alexandria area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Alexandria expensive for kitchen backsplash compared with the rest of Louisiana?
Alexandria is 0% below the Louisiana statewide estimate ($790 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in Louisiana; see the state page to compare them.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Alexandria?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $21.52 an hour, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.96 to $22.99.
+What do basic and premium kitchen backsplash work cost in Alexandria?
For 30 sq ft, basic work runs $260 to $690 and premium work $900 to $1,300. Basic means: basic ceramic subway tile. Premium means: slab or natural stone.
Kitchen backsplash near Alexandria
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.