Kitchen backsplash cost in Monroe, LA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (30 sq ft)
- $260 – $1,350
- Per sq ft
- $8.70 – $44
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −12%
- US $900
- Rank of 300 metros
- #278
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a kitchen backsplash in the Monroe area: $260 to $1,350 for 30 sq ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 12% lower than the US figure. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $21.52 an hour in the Monroe area, 20% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 30 sq ft in Monroe, 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 Monroe, 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 | $1,350 | 100% |
Where the Monroe price comes from
Labor is 38% 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 Monroe the blended ratio comes out at 0.80. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Louisiana statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Monroe is at 93.7 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $530 nationally becomes $490 here (midpoint, 30 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 83.6: $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 Monroe. The wage table below marks each row.
Who does the work: Monroe trade wages
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 2 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Monroe the blend is 0.80.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 90% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Monroe 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.
Carpenters (47-2031), 10% of the weighting: a median of $23.27 an hour, 20% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $18.57 and $26.63 an hour. About 360 work in the metro. That is 41.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (tile and stone setters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $20 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $30. That is a swing of roughly 4.1% to 2.3% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Monroe has 87,500 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 223rd by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| 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% | $18.57 | $23.27 | $26.63 | $29.12 | 0.80 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.80 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Monroe bid
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.
Monroe: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Monroe. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from small kitchen (25 sq ft) to full-height (50 sq ft).
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 |
Related projects, priced for Monroe
Jobs that often go together with kitchen backsplash are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Monroe wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−9%) and shower pan lowest (−13%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| 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 | $1,950 – $8,950 | −12% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,150 – $20,500 | −12% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $790 – $2,450 | −13% |
Monroe against nearby metros and the rest of Louisiana
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 $750 to $800 across Monroe and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe, LAthis page | $260 – $1,350 | $790 | |
| Alexandria, LA95 miles | $260 – $1,300 | $790 | level |
| Shreveport, LA100 miles | $260 – $1,300 | $790 | level |
| Jackson, MS115 miles | $250 – $1,300 | $770 | −3% |
| Texarkana, TX135 miles | $270 – $1,350 | $800 | +1% |
| Little Rock, AR145 miles | $240 – $1,250 | $750 | −6% |
| Louisiana (statewide) | $260 – $1,350 | $790 | level |
| United States | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | +13% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Monroe ranks #278 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Monroe is 0% below the Louisiana figure.
Elsewhere in Louisiana
| 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 |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Monroe against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington, IL | 88,110 jobs | $320 – $1,550 | $950 | +19% |
| Joplin, MO | 87,190 jobs | $300 – $1,500 | $890 | +12% |
| Florence, SC | 89,060 jobs | $260 – $1,350 | $800 | +1% |
| Daphne, AL | 87,120 jobs | $260 – $1,350 | $810 | +2% |
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Kitchen backsplash in Monroe: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a backsplash in Monroe?
For 30 sq ft, expect $260 to $1,350 in the Monroe 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 Monroe?
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 Monroe or Alexandria?
Alexandria is 95 miles away. The midpoint for 30 sq ft there is $790, which is 0% less than Monroe ($790). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Monroe?
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 Monroe?
$260 to $1,350. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen backsplash need a permit in Monroe?
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 Monroe area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Monroe expensive for kitchen backsplash compared with the rest of Louisiana?
Monroe 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 Monroe?
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 Monroe?
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 near Monroe
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.