Kitchen backsplash cost in Gulfport, MS
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (30 sq ft)
- $250 – $1,300
- Per sq ft
- $8.40 – $43
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −14%
- US $900
- Rank of 300 metros
- #289
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a kitchen backsplash in the Gulfport area: $250 to $1,300 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 14% lower than the US figure. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $18.81 an hour in the Gulfport area, 30% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 30 sq ft in Gulfport, MS, standard level
$560 to $980
About $19 to $32.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 35% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $360 | $650 |
| Labor | $200 | $330 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $560 | $980 |
Cost breakdown for 30 sq ft in Gulfport, MS
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $510 | $870 | 65% |
| Labor | $110 | $270 | $430 | 35% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $250 | $770 | $1,300 | 100% |
What is behind the Gulfport number
Labor is 35% 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 Gulfport the blended ratio comes out at 0.71. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Mississippi statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Gulfport is at 96.2 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 90.0: $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 Gulfport. The wage table below marks each row.
Related projects, priced for Gulfport
Jobs that often go together with kitchen backsplash are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Gulfport wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−6%) and tile flooring lowest (−14%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,300 – $29,500 | −6% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,900 – $12,500 | −10% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $1,850 – $8,900 | −14% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,200 – $20,900 | −10% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $810 – $2,500 | −11% |
How Gulfport compares
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 $770 to $810 across Gulfport and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport, MSthis page | $250 – $1,300 | $770 | |
| Mobile, AL50 miles | $270 – $1,350 | $810 | +5% |
| Hattiesburg, MS50 miles | $250 – $1,300 | $770 | level |
| Slidell, LA55 miles | $260 – $1,350 | $790 | +3% |
| Daphne, AL75 miles | $260 – $1,350 | $810 | +4% |
| New Orleans, LA90 miles | $260 – $1,300 | $790 | +2% |
| Mississippi (statewide) | $250 – $1,300 | $770 | level |
| United States | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | +16% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Gulfport ranks #289 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Gulfport is 0% above the Mississippi figure.
Elsewhere in Mississippi
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, MS | 270,730 jobs | $250 – $1,300 | $770 | level |
| Hattiesburg, MS | 62,230 jobs | $250 – $1,300 | $770 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Gulfport against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youngstown, OH | 160,160 jobs | $260 – $1,300 | $790 | +2% |
| Eugene, OR | 157,710 jobs | $320 – $1,600 | $960 | +24% |
| Waterbury, CT | 160,710 jobs | $310 – $1,550 | $930 | +21% |
| Brownsville, TX | 157,450 jobs | $260 – $1,350 | $800 | +3% |
Who does the work: Gulfport 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 Gulfport the blend is 0.71.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 90% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Gulfport metro, so we used the Mississippi statewide median: $18.81 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $17.97 and $24.12 an hour.
Carpenters (47-2031), 10% of the weighting: a median of $23.78 an hour, 18% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.51 and $25.23 an hour. About 530 work in the metro. That is 33.5 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 $65 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $10. That is a swing of roughly 1.4% to 8.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Gulfport-Biloxi has 158,310 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 149th 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% | $17.97 | $18.81 | $24.12 | $26.77 | 0.70 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $21.51 | $23.78 | $25.23 | $29.12 | 0.82 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.71 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen backsplash pricing in Gulfport
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Gulfport. 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
$250 to $670
Basic ceramic subway tile
Standard
$560 to $980
Mid-grade tile in a pattern
Premium
$880 to $1,300
Slab or natural stone
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (25 sq ft) | $210 – $560 | $470 – $820 | $730 – $1,100 |
| average kitchen (30 sq ft) | $250 – $670 | $560 – $980 | $880 – $1,300 |
| full-height (50 sq ft) | $420 – $1,100 | $940 – $1,650 | $1,450 – $2,150 |
Why two Gulfport quotes can differ
Part of a remodel
A backsplash often gets bundled into a kitchen remodel and priced with it.
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.
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Kitchen backsplash in Gulfport: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a backsplash in Gulfport?
For 30 sq ft, expect $250 to $1,300 in the Gulfport area. A standard-spec job lands at $560 to $980. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen backsplash in Gulfport?
About $8.40 to $43 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 Gulfport or Mobile?
Mobile is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 30 sq ft there is $810, which is 5% more than Gulfport ($770). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Gulfport?
About 35% at the midpoint, or $270 out of $770. Materials are 65% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would average kitchen (30 sq ft) cost in Gulfport?
$250 to $1,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen backsplash need a permit in Gulfport?
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 Gulfport area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Gulfport expensive for kitchen backsplash compared with the rest of Mississippi?
Gulfport is 0% above the Mississippi statewide estimate ($770 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Mississippi; see the state page to compare them.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Gulfport?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $18.81 an hour, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.97 to $24.12.
+What do basic and premium kitchen backsplash work cost in Gulfport?
For 30 sq ft, basic work runs $250 to $670 and premium work $880 to $1,300. Basic means: basic ceramic subway tile. Premium means: slab or natural stone.
Kitchen backsplash near Gulfport
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.