Kitchen backsplash cost in Lexington Park, MD
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (30 sq ft)
- $280 – $1,400
- Per sq ft
- $9.20 – $46.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $900
- Rank of 300 metros
- #156
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a backsplash in Lexington Park, plan on $280 to $1,400 for 30 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $9.20 to $46.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 7% lower than the national one. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $21.96 an hour in the Lexington Park area, 18% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 30 sq ft in Lexington Park, MD, standard level
$610 to $1,050
About $20.50 to $35.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 38% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $370 | $670 |
| Labor | $240 | $390 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $610 | $1,050 |
Cost breakdown for 30 sq ft in Lexington Park, MD
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $150 | $520 | $900 | 62% |
| Labor | $130 | $320 | $510 | 38% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $280 | $840 | $1,400 | 100% |
Why Lexington Park prices look the way they do
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 Lexington Park the blended ratio comes out at 0.84. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Maryland statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Lexington Park metro is 99.7 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 30 sq ft comes to $520, compared with $530 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (100.8) 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 Lexington Park. The wage table below marks each row.
Specs and site conditions that change a Lexington Park bid
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.
Related projects, priced for Lexington Park
Because every project leans on different trades, Lexington Park's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen cabinets runs +1% and shower pan −8%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,400 – $31,300 | −1% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,250 – $14,100 | +1% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,100 – $9,500 | −7% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,550 – $22,400 | −4% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $830 – $2,600 | −8% |
Lexington Park against nearby metros and the rest of Maryland
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Lexington Park. Virginia Beach is the lowest at about $810 (midpoint, 30 sq ft), 100 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Park, MDthis page | $280 – $1,400 | $840 | |
| Washington, DC65 miles | $290 – $1,500 | $890 | +6% |
| Baltimore, MD70 miles | $280 – $1,450 | $850 | +2% |
| Dover, DE75 miles | $290 – $1,450 | $880 | +4% |
| Richmond, VA80 miles | $280 – $1,400 | $840 | +1% |
| Virginia Beach, VA100 miles | $270 – $1,350 | $810 | −3% |
| Maryland (statewide) | $280 – $1,450 | $850 | +2% |
| United States | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | +7% |
Across 300 US metros, Lexington Park comes in at #156 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $1,150; the cheapest is Little Rock, AR at $750 (midpoints, 30 sq ft). Statewide, Lexington Park is 2% below the Maryland figure.
Other Maryland metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore, MD | 1,356,680 jobs | $280 – $1,450 | $850 | +2% |
| Hagerstown, MD | 107,170 jobs | $270 – $1,350 | $820 | −3% |
Cities with a workforce like Lexington Park's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Lexington Park against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck, ND | 71,270 jobs | $260 – $1,350 | $790 | −5% |
| Janesville, WI | 69,870 jobs | $310 – $1,550 | $920 | +10% |
| Redding, CA | 71,550 jobs | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | +7% |
| Wausau, WI | 69,530 jobs | $310 – $1,500 | $900 | +8% |
Lexington Park labor market for kitchen backsplash
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 Lexington Park is 0.84 times the national level.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 90% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Lexington Park 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.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 10%) the local median is $30.23 an hour, which is 4% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $26.36 and $35.38 an hour. BLS counts 210 of them working in the area, 29.7 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 ($25.00 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $40. At the 25th percentile ($18.57) it shrinks by about $45. The total moves by 4.6% or 5.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 70,650 jobs in the Lexington Park area. That makes it the 259th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% of US employment.
| 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% | $26.36 | $30.23 | $35.38 | $29.12 | 1.04 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.84 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen backsplash pricing in Lexington Park
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Lexington Park 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
$280 to $730
Basic ceramic subway tile
Standard
$610 to $1,050
Mid-grade tile in a pattern
Premium
$950 to $1,400
Slab or natural stone
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (25 sq ft) | $230 – $610 | $510 – $890 | $790 – $1,150 |
| average kitchen (30 sq ft) | $280 – $730 | $610 – $1,050 | $950 – $1,400 |
| full-height (50 sq ft) | $460 – $1,200 | $1,000 – $1,750 | $1,600 – $2,350 |
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Kitchen backsplash in Lexington Park: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a backsplash in Lexington Park?
For 30 sq ft, expect $280 to $1,400 in the Lexington Park area. A standard-spec job lands at $610 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 Lexington Park?
About $9.20 to $46.50 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 Lexington Park or Washington?
Washington is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 30 sq ft there is $890, which is 6% more than Lexington Park ($840). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Lexington Park?
About 38% at the midpoint, or $320 out of $840. Materials are 62% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would average kitchen (30 sq ft) cost in Lexington Park?
$280 to $1,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen backsplash need a permit in Lexington Park?
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 Lexington Park area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Lexington Park expensive for kitchen backsplash compared with the rest of Maryland?
Lexington Park is 2% 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 Lexington Park?
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 Lexington Park?
For 30 sq ft, basic work runs $280 to $730 and premium work $950 to $1,400. Basic means: basic ceramic subway tile. Premium means: slab or natural stone.
Kitchen backsplash near Lexington Park
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.