Kitchen backsplash cost in Bozeman, MT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (30 sq ft)
- $300 – $1,500
- Per sq ft
- $10 – $50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- Level
- US $900
- Rank of 300 metros
- #97
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a kitchen backsplash in the Bozeman area: $300 to $1,500 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 lands close to the US figure. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $28.48 an hour in the Bozeman area, 6% above the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 30 sq ft in Bozeman, MT, standard level
$660 to $1,150
About $22 to $38 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 44% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $360 | $650 |
| Labor | $300 | $490 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $660 | $1,150 |
Cost breakdown for 30 sq ft in Bozeman, MT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $500 | $860 | 56% |
| Labor | $160 | $400 | $640 | 44% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $300 | $900 | $1,500 | 100% |
Where the Bozeman price comes from
Labor is 44% 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 Bozeman the blended ratio comes out at 1.06.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Bozeman is at 96.0 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $530 nationally becomes $500 here (midpoint, 30 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 102.5: $0 to $0.
How Bozeman 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 $900 across Bozeman and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman, MTthis page | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | |
| Billings, MT115 miles | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | −1% |
| Idaho Falls, ID145 miles | $250 – $1,300 | $770 | −15% |
| Missoula, MT185 miles | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | −1% |
| Logan, UT255 miles | $280 – $1,400 | $840 | −7% |
| Boise, ID300 miles | $280 – $1,400 | $840 | −7% |
| Montana (statewide) | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | −1% |
| United States | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | level |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Bozeman ranks #97 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Bozeman is 1% above the Montana figure.
Elsewhere in Montana
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billings, MT | 93,800 jobs | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | −1% |
| Missoula, MT | 67,070 jobs | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Bozeman against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor, ME | 72,270 jobs | $330 – $1,600 | $970 | +8% |
| Redding, CA | 71,550 jobs | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | −1% |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 72,280 jobs | $270 – $1,400 | $830 | −8% |
| Bismarck, ND | 71,270 jobs | $260 – $1,350 | $790 | −12% |
Who does the work: Bozeman 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 Bozeman the blend is 1.06.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 90% of the weighting: a median of $28.48 an hour, 6% above the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $23.70 and $31.20 an hour. About 80 work in the metro. That is 11.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.3 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Carpenters (47-2031), 10% of the weighting: a median of $30.02 an hour, 3% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $28.28 and $36.07 an hour. About 900 work in the metro. That is 124.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of 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 $35 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $60. That is a swing of roughly 6.7% to 3.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Bozeman has 72,210 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 256th 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% | $23.70 | $28.48 | $31.20 | $26.77 | 1.06 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $28.28 | $30.02 | $36.07 | $29.12 | 1.03 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.06 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen backsplash pricing in Bozeman
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Bozeman. 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
$300 to $780
Basic ceramic subway tile
Standard
$660 to $1,150
Mid-grade tile in a pattern
Premium
$1,000 to $1,500
Slab or natural stone
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (25 sq ft) | $250 – $650 | $550 – $950 | $850 – $1,250 |
| average kitchen (30 sq ft) | $300 – $780 | $660 – $1,150 | $1,000 – $1,500 |
| full-height (50 sq ft) | $510 – $1,300 | $1,100 – $1,900 | $1,700 – $2,500 |
Why two Bozeman quotes can differ
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.
Material
A tile backsplash is $10-$50 per sq ft installed. A stone slab backsplash is $35-$200 and granite slabs are $50-$200.
Related projects, priced for Bozeman
Jobs that often go together with kitchen backsplash are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Bozeman wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, shower pan comes out highest (+9%) and kitchen remodel lowest (−1%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,400 – $31,300 | −1% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,250 – $14,400 | +2% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,550 – $9,950 | +1% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,950 – $24,600 | +6% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,050 – $3,000 | +9% |
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Kitchen backsplash in Bozeman: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a backsplash in Bozeman?
For 30 sq ft, expect $300 to $1,500 in the Bozeman area. A standard-spec job lands at $660 to $1,150. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen backsplash in Bozeman?
About $10 to $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 Bozeman or Billings?
Billings is 115 miles away. The midpoint for 30 sq ft there is $900, which is 1% less than Bozeman ($900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Bozeman?
About 44% at the midpoint, or $400 out of $900. Materials are 56% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would average kitchen (30 sq ft) cost in Bozeman?
$300 to $1,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen backsplash need a permit in Bozeman?
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 Bozeman area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Bozeman expensive for kitchen backsplash compared with the rest of Montana?
Bozeman is 1% above the Montana statewide estimate ($900 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Montana; see the state page to compare them.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Bozeman?
The BLS median is $28.48 an hour in the Bozeman area, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.70 to $31.20.
+What do basic and premium kitchen backsplash work cost in Bozeman?
For 30 sq ft, basic work runs $300 to $780 and premium work $1,000 to $1,500. Basic means: basic ceramic subway tile. Premium means: slab or natural stone.
Kitchen backsplash near Bozeman
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.