Kitchen backsplash cost in Springfield, MO
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (30 sq ft)
- $260 – $1,300
- Per sq ft
- $8.55 – $43.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −13%
- US $900
- Rank of 300 metros
- #288
- 1 = most expensive
A kitchen backsplash in Springfield, MO usually costs $260 to $1,300 for 30 sq ft. That works out to about $8.55 to $43.50 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $120 less. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $20.29 an hour in the Springfield area, 24% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 30 sq ft in Springfield, MO, standard level
$570 to $990
About $19 to $33 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 37% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $350 | $640 |
| Labor | $220 | $360 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $570 | $990 |
Cost breakdown for 30 sq ft in Springfield, MO
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $490 | $850 | 63% |
| Labor | $120 | $290 | $460 | 37% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $260 | $780 | $1,300 | 100% |
What is behind the Springfield number
Labor is 37% 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 Springfield the blended ratio comes out at 0.77.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Springfield is at 94.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $530 nationally becomes $490 here (midpoint, 30 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 88.6: $0 to $0.
What local crews earn in Springfield
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 0.77.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 90% of the weighting: a median of $20.29 an hour, 24% below the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $18.20 and $28.91 an hour. About 50 work in the metro. That is 2.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.3 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Carpenters (47-2031), 10% of the weighting: a median of $25.00 an hour, 14% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.89 and $31.04 an hour. About 920 work in the metro. That is 41.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (tile and stone setters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $110 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $25. That is a swing of roughly 3.4% to 13.9% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Springfield has 223,030 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 108th 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% | $18.20 | $20.29 | $28.91 | $26.77 | 0.76 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $21.89 | $25.00 | $31.04 | $29.12 | 0.86 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.77 | |||||
How Springfield 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 $760 to $900 across Springfield and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield, MOthis page | $260 – $1,300 | $780 | |
| Joplin, MO75 miles | $300 – $1,500 | $890 | +14% |
| Fayetteville, AR100 miles | $250 – $1,250 | $760 | −3% |
| Jefferson City, MO105 miles | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | +15% |
| Columbia, MO115 miles | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | +15% |
| Kansas City, MO130 miles | $290 – $1,450 | $880 | +12% |
| Missouri (statewide) | $310 – $1,500 | $910 | +16% |
| United States | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | +15% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Springfield ranks #288 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Springfield is 14% below the Missouri figure.
Elsewhere in Missouri
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO | 1,341,320 jobs | $320 – $1,600 | $950 | +22% |
| Kansas City, MO | 1,096,110 jobs | $290 – $1,450 | $880 | +12% |
| Columbia, MO | 107,680 jobs | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | +15% |
| Joplin, MO | 87,190 jobs | $300 – $1,500 | $890 | +14% |
| Jefferson City, MO | 80,220 jobs | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | +15% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Wayne, IN | 225,520 jobs | $270 – $1,400 | $830 | +6% |
| Deltona, FL | 219,740 jobs | $270 – $1,350 | $820 | +4% |
| Augusta, GA | 231,930 jobs | $280 – $1,400 | $830 | +6% |
| Ann Arbor, MI | 219,730 jobs | $270 – $1,350 | $820 | +5% |
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
$260 to $680
Basic ceramic subway tile
Standard
$570 to $990
Mid-grade tile in a pattern
Premium
$890 to $1,300
Slab or natural stone
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (25 sq ft) | $210 – $560 | $480 – $830 | $740 – $1,100 |
| average kitchen (30 sq ft) | $260 – $680 | $570 – $990 | $890 – $1,300 |
| full-height (50 sq ft) | $430 – $1,150 | $950 – $1,650 | $1,500 – $2,200 |
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.
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, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−7%) and tile flooring lowest (−12%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,200 – $29,200 | −7% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,900 – $12,600 | −10% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $1,950 – $9,000 | −12% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,250 – $21,200 | −9% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $810 – $2,500 | −11% |
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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 $260 to $1,300 in the Springfield area. A standard-spec job lands at $570 to $990. 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 $8.55 to $43.50 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 Joplin?
Joplin is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 30 sq ft there is $890, which is 14% more than Springfield ($780). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Springfield?
About 37% at the midpoint, or $290 out of $780. Materials are 63% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would average kitchen (30 sq ft) cost in Springfield?
$260 to $1,300. 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 Missouri?
Springfield is 14% below the Missouri statewide estimate ($910 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Missouri; see the state page to compare them.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Springfield?
The BLS median is $20.29 an hour in the Springfield area, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.20 to $28.91.
+What do basic and premium kitchen backsplash work cost in Springfield?
For 30 sq ft, basic work runs $260 to $680 and premium work $890 to $1,300. 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.