Kitchen backsplash cost in Bangor, ME
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (30 sq ft)
- $330 – $1,600
- Per sq ft
- $11 – $54
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +8%
- US $900
- Rank of 300 metros
- #32
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a kitchen backsplash in the Bangor area: $330 to $1,600 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 8% higher than the US figure. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $34.00 an hour in the Bangor area, 27% above the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 30 sq ft in Bangor, ME, standard level
$720 to $1,250
About $24 to $41 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 48% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $360 | $660 |
| Labor | $350 | $580 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $720 | $1,250 |
Cost breakdown for 30 sq ft in Bangor, ME
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $150 | $510 | $870 | 52% |
| Labor | $190 | $460 | $740 | 48% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $330 | $970 | $1,600 | 100% |
Why Bangor prices look the way they do
Labor is 48% 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 Bangor the blended ratio comes out at 1.24. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Maine statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Bangor is at 97.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $530 nationally becomes $510 here (midpoint, 30 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 96.5: $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 Bangor. The wage table below marks each row.
Who does the work: Bangor 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 Bangor the blend is 1.24.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 90% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Bangor metro, so we used the Maine statewide median: $34.00 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $31.33 and $44.08 an hour.
Carpenters (47-2031), 10% of the weighting: a median of $27.45 an hour, 6% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.29 and $30.70 an hour. About 430 work in the metro. That is 59.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (tile and stone setters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $130 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $35. That is a swing of roughly 3.5% to 13.0% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Bangor has 72,270 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 255th 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% | $31.33 | $34.00 | $44.08 | $26.77 | 1.27 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $23.29 | $27.45 | $30.70 | $29.12 | 0.94 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.24 | |||||
Bangor against nearby metros and the rest of Maine
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 $850 to $1,050 across Bangor and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor, MEthis page | $330 – $1,600 | $970 | |
| Portland, ME150 miles | $330 – $1,600 | $980 | level |
| Burlington, VT220 miles | $300 – $1,500 | $890 | −9% |
| Manchester, NH230 miles | $280 – $1,400 | $850 | −12% |
| Boston, MA230 miles | $370 – $1,750 | $1,050 | +10% |
| Barnstable, MA265 miles | $360 – $1,750 | $1,050 | +7% |
| Maine (statewide) | $330 – $1,600 | $980 | level |
| United States | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | −8% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Bangor ranks #32 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Bangor is 0% below the Maine figure.
Elsewhere in Maine
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, ME | 288,480 jobs | $330 – $1,600 | $980 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Bangor against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 72,280 jobs | $270 – $1,400 | $830 | −15% |
| Bozeman, MT | 72,210 jobs | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | −7% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 72,300 jobs | $280 – $1,450 | $860 | −12% |
| Redding, CA | 71,550 jobs | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | −8% |
What nearby projects cost in Bangor
Jobs that often go together with kitchen backsplash are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Bangor wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, tile flooring comes out highest (+7%) and kitchen cabinets lowest (−4%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,100 – $30,700 | −2% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,100 – $13,400 | −4% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,850 – $10,500 | +7% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,750 – $23,500 | +1% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,000 – $2,900 | +5% |
Kitchen backsplash: what moves the price in Bangor
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.
Cost by quality level and size in Bangor
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Bangor. 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
$330 to $850
Basic ceramic subway tile
Standard
$720 to $1,250
Mid-grade tile in a pattern
Premium
$1,100 to $1,600
Slab or natural stone
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (25 sq ft) | $280 – $700 | $600 – $1,050 | $920 – $1,350 |
| average kitchen (30 sq ft) | $330 – $850 | $720 – $1,250 | $1,100 – $1,600 |
| full-height (50 sq ft) | $550 – $1,400 | $1,200 – $2,050 | $1,850 – $2,700 |
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Kitchen backsplash in Bangor: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a backsplash in Bangor?
For 30 sq ft, expect $330 to $1,600 in the Bangor area. A standard-spec job lands at $720 to $1,250. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen backsplash in Bangor?
About $11 to $54 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 Bangor or Portland?
Portland is 150 miles away. The midpoint for 30 sq ft there is $980, which is 0% more than Bangor ($970). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Bangor?
About 48% at the midpoint, or $460 out of $970. Materials are 52% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would average kitchen (30 sq ft) cost in Bangor?
$330 to $1,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen backsplash need a permit in Bangor?
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 Bangor area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Bangor expensive for kitchen backsplash compared with the rest of Maine?
Bangor is 0% below the Maine statewide estimate ($980 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in Maine; see the state page to compare them.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Bangor?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $34.00 an hour, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $31.33 to $44.08.
+What do basic and premium kitchen backsplash work cost in Bangor?
For 30 sq ft, basic work runs $330 to $850 and premium work $1,100 to $1,600. Basic means: basic ceramic subway tile. Premium means: slab or natural stone.
Kitchen backsplash near Bangor
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.