Kitchen backsplash cost in Springfield, MA
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 – $53.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +7%
- US $900
- Rank of 300 metros
- #40
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a kitchen backsplash in the Springfield 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 7% higher than the US figure. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $32.25 an hour in the Springfield area, 20% above the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 30 sq ft in Springfield, MA, standard level
$710 to $1,200
About $23.50 to $40.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 47% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $360 | $650 |
| Labor | $340 | $560 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $710 | $1,200 |
Cost breakdown for 30 sq ft in Springfield, MA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $150 | $510 | $870 | 53% |
| Labor | $180 | $450 | $730 | 47% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $330 | $960 | $1,600 | 100% |
Where the Springfield price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on tile and stone setters, who do 90% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $32.25 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Springfield is 1.21 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 47% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Springfield is at 97.0 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 96.1: $0 to $0.
Why two Springfield quotes can differ
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.
Springfield against nearby metros and the rest of Massachusetts
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Springfield. Worcester is the lowest at about $910 (midpoint, 30 sq ft), 40 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield, MAthis page | $330 – $1,600 | $960 | |
| Amherst, MA15 miles | $360 – $1,750 | $1,050 | +8% |
| Hartford, CT30 miles | $320 – $1,550 | $930 | −3% |
| Pittsfield, MA35 miles | $360 – $1,700 | $1,050 | +8% |
| Worcester, MA40 miles | $310 – $1,500 | $910 | −5% |
| Waterbury, CT50 miles | $310 – $1,550 | $930 | −3% |
| Massachusetts (statewide) | $360 – $1,750 | $1,050 | +10% |
| United States | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | −7% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Springfield ranks #40 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Springfield is 9% below the Massachusetts figure.
Elsewhere in Massachusetts
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | 2,703,890 jobs | $370 – $1,750 | $1,050 | +11% |
| Worcester, MA | 349,880 jobs | $310 – $1,500 | $910 | −5% |
| Barnstable, MA | 94,110 jobs | $360 – $1,750 | $1,050 | +9% |
| Amherst, MA | 65,670 jobs | $360 – $1,750 | $1,050 | +8% |
| Pittsfield, MA | 56,810 jobs | $360 – $1,700 | $1,050 | +8% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Springfield against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Rosa, CA | 205,260 jobs | $320 – $1,600 | $950 | −1% |
| Santa Maria, CA | 200,760 jobs | $320 – $1,600 | $950 | −1% |
| Lansing, MI | 217,180 jobs | $270 – $1,350 | $820 | −15% |
| Manchester, NH | 199,560 jobs | $280 – $1,400 | $850 | −11% |
Who does the work: Springfield 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 Springfield the blend is 1.21.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 90% of the weighting: a median of $32.25 an hour, 20% above the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $27.68 and $42.45 an hour. About 30 work in the metro. That is 1.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.3 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Carpenters (47-2031), 10% of the weighting: a median of $36.31 an hour, 25% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $28.38 and $42.01 an hour. About 660 work in the metro. That is 32.8 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 $130 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $60. That is a swing of roughly 6.0% to 13.4% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Springfield has 201,240 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 113th 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% | $27.68 | $32.25 | $42.45 | $26.77 | 1.20 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $28.38 | $36.31 | $42.01 | $29.12 | 1.25 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.21 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen backsplash pricing in Springfield
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Springfield. 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 $840
Basic ceramic subway tile
Standard
$710 to $1,200
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) | $270 – $700 | $590 – $1,000 | $910 – $1,350 |
| average kitchen (30 sq ft) | $330 – $840 | $710 – $1,200 | $1,100 – $1,600 |
| full-height (50 sq ft) | $540 – $1,400 | $1,200 – $2,050 | $1,800 – $2,650 |
What nearby projects cost in Springfield
Jobs that often go together with kitchen backsplash are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Springfield wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, shower pan comes out highest (+17%) and kitchen remodel lowest (+3%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $19,000 – $32,300 | +3% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,500 – $15,800 | +11% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,850 – $10,500 | +7% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,250 – $26,100 | +12% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,150 – $3,200 | +17% |
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Kitchen backsplash in Springfield: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a backsplash in Springfield?
For 30 sq ft, expect $330 to $1,600 in the Springfield area. A standard-spec job lands at $710 to $1,200. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen backsplash in Springfield?
About $11 to $53.50 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 Springfield or Amherst?
Amherst is 15 miles away. The midpoint for 30 sq ft there is $1,050, which is 8% more than Springfield ($960). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Springfield?
About 47% at the midpoint, or $450 out of $960. Materials are 53% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would average kitchen (30 sq ft) cost in Springfield?
$330 to $1,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen backsplash need a permit in Springfield?
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 Springfield area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Springfield expensive for kitchen backsplash compared with the rest of Massachusetts?
Springfield is 9% below the Massachusetts statewide estimate ($1,050 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Massachusetts; see the state page to compare them.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Springfield?
The BLS median is $32.25 an hour in the Springfield area, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $27.68 to $42.45.
+What do basic and premium kitchen backsplash work cost in Springfield?
For 30 sq ft, basic work runs $330 to $840 and premium work $1,100 to $1,600. Basic means: basic ceramic subway tile. Premium means: slab or natural stone.
Kitchen backsplash near Springfield
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.