Kitchen backsplash cost in Hattiesburg, 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
- $8.35 – $43
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −14%
- US $900
- Rank of 300 metros
- #291
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a backsplash in Hattiesburg, plan on $250 to $1,300 for 30 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $8.35 to $43 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 14% lower than the national one. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $18.81 an hour in the Hattiesburg area, 30% below the US median of $26.77.
Estimate your kitchen backsplash cost
Pick a size, a quality level and where you live. Prices update as you type.
Estimated cost for 30 sq ft in Hattiesburg, 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 Hattiesburg, 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% |
Where the Hattiesburg 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 $18.81 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Hattiesburg is 0.71 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 35% of the total. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Mississippi statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Hattiesburg metro is 96.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 30 sq ft comes to $510, compared with $530 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (87.6) 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 Hattiesburg. The wage table below marks each row.
Hattiesburg 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 Hattiesburg is 0.71 times the national level.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 90% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Hattiesburg 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.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 10%) the local median is $23.25 an hour, which is 20% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $17.93 and $24.10 an hour. BLS counts 210 of them working in the area, 33.7 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 ($24.12 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $65. At the 25th percentile ($17.97) it shrinks by about $10. The total moves by 8.7% or 1.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 62,230 jobs in the Hattiesburg area. That makes it the 280th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.04% of US employment.
| 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% | $17.93 | $23.25 | $24.10 | $29.12 | 0.80 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.71 | |||||
How Hattiesburg compares
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Hattiesburg. Jackson comes closest at about $770.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hattiesburg, MSthis page | $250 – $1,300 | $770 | |
| Gulfport, MS50 miles | $250 – $1,300 | $770 | level |
| Slidell, LA70 miles | $260 – $1,350 | $790 | +3% |
| Mobile, AL70 miles | $270 – $1,350 | $810 | +5% |
| Daphne, AL95 miles | $260 – $1,350 | $810 | +4% |
| Jackson, MS100 miles | $250 – $1,300 | $770 | level |
| Mississippi (statewide) | $250 – $1,300 | $770 | level |
| United States | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | +17% |
Across 300 US metros, Hattiesburg comes in at #291 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $1,150; the cheapest is Little Rock, AR at $750 (midpoints, 30 sq ft). Statewide, Hattiesburg is 0% below the Mississippi figure.
Other Mississippi metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, MS | 270,730 jobs | $250 – $1,300 | $770 | level |
| Gulfport, MS | 158,310 jobs | $250 – $1,300 | $770 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Hattiesburg's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Hattiesburg against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vineland, NJ | 62,300 jobs | $320 – $1,550 | $940 | +22% |
| Pueblo, CO | 61,780 jobs | $300 – $1,500 | $890 | +15% |
| Muskegon, MI | 62,340 jobs | $270 – $1,350 | $810 | +5% |
| Santa Fe, NM | 61,770 jobs | $250 – $1,300 | $770 | −1% |
Planning more than one job in Hattiesburg?
Because every project leans on different trades, Hattiesburg's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen remodel runs −8% and shower pan −17%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,000 – $29,000 | −8% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,850 – $12,100 | −13% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $1,800 – $8,850 | −14% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,000 – $19,800 | −15% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $730 – $2,350 | −17% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Hattiesburg bid
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.
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen backsplash pricing in Hattiesburg
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Hattiesburg 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
$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 |
Get 3 local quotes
Tell us about the job and we will try to connect you with up to three local contractors for written quotes. It is free and you are under no obligation to hire. Your estimate of $560 to $980 for Hattiesburg, MS is attached.
A detailed PDF report of this estimate, $9
The report lays out the kitchen backsplash numbers for Hattiesburg, MS line by line, with the local wage and price inputs, permit and timing notes, a quote comparison sheet and the full method. Save your estimate above, preview page 1 free, and unlock the full report for $9 one-time, or get every report with CostLocal Pro.
Kitchen backsplash in Hattiesburg: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a backsplash in Hattiesburg?
For 30 sq ft, expect $250 to $1,300 in the Hattiesburg 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 Hattiesburg?
About $8.35 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 Hattiesburg or Gulfport?
Gulfport is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 30 sq ft there is $770, which is 0% more than Hattiesburg ($770). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Hattiesburg?
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 Hattiesburg?
$250 to $1,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen backsplash need a permit in Hattiesburg?
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 Hattiesburg area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Hattiesburg expensive for kitchen backsplash compared with the rest of Mississippi?
Hattiesburg is 0% below 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 Hattiesburg?
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 Hattiesburg?
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 Hattiesburg
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.