Kitchen backsplash cost in Hagerstown, MD
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (30 sq ft)
- $270 – $1,350
- Per sq ft
- $9 – $45.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $900
- Rank of 300 metros
- #205
- 1 = most expensive
A kitchen backsplash in Hagerstown, MD usually costs $270 to $1,350 for 30 sq ft. That works out to about $9 to $45.50 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $80 less. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $21.96 an hour in the Hagerstown area, 18% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 30 sq ft in Hagerstown, MD, standard level
$600 to $1,050
About $20 to $34.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 38% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $360 | $650 |
| Labor | $240 | $390 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $600 | $1,050 |
Cost breakdown for 30 sq ft in Hagerstown, MD
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $510 | $870 | 62% |
| Labor | $120 | $310 | $500 | 38% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $270 | $820 | $1,350 | 100% |
Where the Hagerstown 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 Hagerstown the blended ratio comes out at 0.83. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Maryland statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Hagerstown is at 96.4 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 94.2: $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 Hagerstown. The wage table below marks each row.
Is Hagerstown cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (30 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. York is the priciest of the group at $990.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hagerstown, MDthis page | $270 – $1,350 | $820 | |
| Chambersburg, PA30 miles | $330 – $1,650 | $980 | +20% |
| Winchester, VA30 miles | $280 – $1,400 | $840 | +2% |
| Washington, DC55 miles | $290 – $1,500 | $890 | +8% |
| Altoona, PA65 miles | $340 – $1,650 | $990 | +21% |
| York, PA70 miles | $340 – $1,650 | $990 | +21% |
| Maryland (statewide) | $280 – $1,450 | $850 | +4% |
| United States | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | +10% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Hagerstown ranks #205 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Hagerstown is 4% below the Maryland figure.
Elsewhere in Maryland
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore, MD | 1,356,680 jobs | $280 – $1,450 | $850 | +4% |
| Lexington Park, MD | 70,650 jobs | $280 – $1,400 | $840 | +3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Hagerstown against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia, MO | 107,680 jobs | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | +10% |
| Champaign, IL | 105,500 jobs | $320 – $1,550 | $940 | +15% |
| Bend, OR | 108,240 jobs | $290 – $1,500 | $890 | +9% |
| St. Cloud, MN | 103,920 jobs | $330 – $1,600 | $970 | +18% |
Hagerstown: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Hagerstown. 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
$270 to $710
Basic ceramic subway tile
Standard
$600 to $1,050
Mid-grade tile in a pattern
Premium
$930 to $1,350
Slab or natural stone
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (25 sq ft) | $220 – $590 | $500 – $860 | $770 – $1,150 |
| average kitchen (30 sq ft) | $270 – $710 | $600 – $1,050 | $930 – $1,350 |
| full-height (50 sq ft) | $450 – $1,200 | $1,000 – $1,750 | $1,550 – $2,300 |
What nearby projects cost in Hagerstown
Jobs that often go together with kitchen backsplash are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Hagerstown wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−5%) and shower pan lowest (−11%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,600 – $30,000 | −5% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,050 – $13,200 | −5% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,050 – $9,250 | −9% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,350 – $21,500 | −8% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $800 – $2,500 | −11% |
Why two Hagerstown quotes can differ
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.
What local crews earn in Hagerstown
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 Hagerstown the blend is 0.83.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 90% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Hagerstown metro, so we used the Maryland statewide median: $21.96 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $18.57 and $25.00 an hour.
Carpenters (47-2031), 10% of the weighting: a median of $27.21 an hour, 7% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.25 and $29.80 an hour. About 350 work in the metro. That is 32.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer 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 $40 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $45. That is a swing of roughly 5.2% to 4.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Hagerstown-Martinsburg has 107,170 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 195th 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% | $18.57 | $21.96 | $25.00 | $26.77 | 0.82 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $21.25 | $27.21 | $29.80 | $29.12 | 0.93 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.83 | |||||
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Kitchen backsplash in Hagerstown: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a backsplash in Hagerstown?
For 30 sq ft, expect $270 to $1,350 in the Hagerstown area. A standard-spec job lands at $600 to $1,050. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen backsplash in Hagerstown?
About $9 to $45.50 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 Hagerstown or Chambersburg?
Chambersburg is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 30 sq ft there is $980, which is 20% more than Hagerstown ($820). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Hagerstown?
About 38% at the midpoint, or $310 out of $820. Materials are 62% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would average kitchen (30 sq ft) cost in Hagerstown?
$270 to $1,350. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen backsplash need a permit in Hagerstown?
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 Hagerstown area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Hagerstown expensive for kitchen backsplash compared with the rest of Maryland?
Hagerstown is 4% below the Maryland statewide estimate ($850 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Maryland; see the state page to compare them.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Hagerstown?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $21.96 an hour, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.57 to $25.00.
+What do basic and premium kitchen backsplash work cost in Hagerstown?
For 30 sq ft, basic work runs $270 to $710 and premium work $930 to $1,350. Basic means: basic ceramic subway tile. Premium means: slab or natural stone.
Kitchen backsplash near Hagerstown
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.