Kitchen backsplash cost in Lafayette, LA
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
- #293
- 1 = most expensive
Lafayette homeowners pay roughly $250 to $1,300 to install a backsplash at 30 sq ft, or $8.35 to $43 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Lafayette is 15% lower. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $19.51 an hour in the Lafayette area, 27% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 30 sq ft in Lafayette, LA, standard level
$560 to $970
About $18.50 to $32.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 36% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $350 | $630 |
| Labor | $210 | $340 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $560 | $970 |
Cost breakdown for 30 sq ft in Lafayette, LA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $490 | $840 | 64% |
| Labor | $110 | $280 | $440 | 36% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $250 | $770 | $1,300 | 100% |
Why Lafayette prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: tile and stone setters at 90%, carpenters at 10%. Weighted together, Lafayette wages are 0.73 times the national level. Labor makes up about 36% of the midpoint estimate (42% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Lafayette 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 (87.2) and land at $0 to $0.
Related projects, priced for Lafayette
Because every project leans on different trades, Lafayette's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen remodel runs −9% and tile flooring −14%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $16,900 – $28,700 | −9% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,800 – $12,100 | −13% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $1,850 – $8,800 | −14% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,100 – $20,400 | −12% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $780 – $2,450 | −14% |
Is Lafayette cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Lafayette. Lake Charles comes closest at about $790.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette, LAthis page | $250 – $1,300 | $770 | |
| Lake Charles, LA65 miles | $260 – $1,300 | $790 | +3% |
| Baton Rouge, LA70 miles | $260 – $1,350 | $800 | +4% |
| Houma, LA90 miles | $260 – $1,350 | $790 | +3% |
| Alexandria, LA95 miles | $260 – $1,300 | $790 | +3% |
| Beaumont, TX125 miles | $270 – $1,350 | $810 | +6% |
| Louisiana (statewide) | $260 – $1,350 | $790 | +4% |
| United States | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | +17% |
Across 300 US metros, Lafayette comes in at #293 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $1,150; the cheapest is Little Rock, AR at $750 (midpoints, 30 sq ft). Statewide, Lafayette is 3% below the Louisiana figure.
Other Louisiana metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | 445,550 jobs | $260 – $1,300 | $790 | +3% |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 409,690 jobs | $260 – $1,350 | $800 | +4% |
| Shreveport, LA | 162,750 jobs | $260 – $1,300 | $790 | +3% |
| Lake Charles, LA | 101,690 jobs | $260 – $1,300 | $790 | +3% |
| Slidell, LA | 98,240 jobs | $260 – $1,350 | $790 | +3% |
| Monroe, LA | 87,500 jobs | $260 – $1,350 | $790 | +3% |
Cities with a workforce like Lafayette's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Lafayette against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport, IA | 180,450 jobs | $290 – $1,450 | $860 | +12% |
| Sioux Falls, SD | 178,590 jobs | $280 – $1,400 | $840 | +9% |
| Asheville, NC | 180,620 jobs | $280 – $1,400 | $840 | +9% |
| Anchorage, AK | 177,050 jobs | $310 – $1,600 | $950 | +23% |
Cost by quality level and size in Lafayette
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Lafayette 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
$250 to $660
Basic ceramic subway tile
Standard
$560 to $970
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 – $660 | $560 – $970 | $870 – $1,300 |
| full-height (50 sq ft) | $420 – $1,100 | $930 – $1,600 | $1,450 – $2,150 |
Kitchen backsplash: what moves the price in Lafayette
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.
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 Lafayette is 0.73 times the national level.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 90%) the local median is $19.51 an hour, which is 27% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $12.65 and $22.15 an hour. BLS counts 30 of them working in the area, 1.7 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 $22.81 an hour, which is 22% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $18.55 and $27.69 an hour. BLS counts 580 of them working in the area, 32.3 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 ($22.15 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $35. At the 25th percentile ($12.65) it shrinks by about $85. The total moves by 4.3% or 11.3%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 179,570 jobs in the Lafayette area. That makes it the 129th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.12% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 90% | $12.65 | $19.51 | $22.15 | $26.77 | 0.73 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $18.55 | $22.81 | $27.69 | $29.12 | 0.78 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.73 | |||||
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Kitchen backsplash in Lafayette: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a backsplash in Lafayette?
For 30 sq ft, expect $250 to $1,300 in the Lafayette area. A standard-spec job lands at $560 to $970. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen backsplash in Lafayette?
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 Lafayette or Lake Charles?
Lake Charles is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 30 sq ft there is $790, which is 3% more than Lafayette ($770). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Lafayette?
About 36% at the midpoint, or $280 out of $770. Materials are 64% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would average kitchen (30 sq ft) cost in Lafayette?
$250 to $1,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen backsplash need a permit in Lafayette?
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 Lafayette area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Lafayette expensive for kitchen backsplash compared with the rest of Louisiana?
Lafayette is 3% 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 Lafayette?
The BLS median is $19.51 an hour in the Lafayette area, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $12.65 to $22.15.
+What do basic and premium kitchen backsplash work cost in Lafayette?
For 30 sq ft, basic work runs $250 to $660 and premium work $870 to $1,300. Basic means: basic ceramic subway tile. Premium means: slab or natural stone.
Kitchen backsplash near Lafayette
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.