Kitchen backsplash cost in Omaha, NE
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 – $49.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- Level
- US $900
- Rank of 300 metros
- #102
- 1 = most expensive
A kitchen backsplash in Omaha, NE usually costs $300 to $1,500 for 30 sq ft. That works out to about $10 to $49.50 per sq ft before permits. That is within a few percent of the national midpoint, so there is little local premium or discount. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 94.1).
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Estimated cost for 30 sq ft in Omaha, NE, standard level
$660 to $1,150
About $22 to $38 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 45% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $350 | $630 |
| Labor | $310 | $500 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $660 | $1,150 |
Cost breakdown for 30 sq ft in Omaha, NE
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $490 | $850 | 55% |
| Labor | $160 | $400 | $640 | 45% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $300 | $900 | $1,500 | 100% |
What is behind the Omaha number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: tile and stone setters at 90%, carpenters at 10%. Weighted together, Omaha wages are 1.07 times the national level. Labor makes up about 45% of the midpoint estimate (42% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Omaha is at 94.1 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 91.9: $0 to $0.
Planning more than one job in Omaha?
Jobs that often go together with kitchen backsplash are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Omaha wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, tile flooring comes out highest (level) and kitchen cabinets lowest (−8%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,400 – $29,600 | −6% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,950 – $12,800 | −8% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,550 – $9,850 | level |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,550 – $22,500 | −3% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $950 – $2,750 | level |
Cost by quality level and size in Omaha
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Omaha. 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) | $500 – $1,300 | $1,100 – $1,900 | $1,700 – $2,500 |
What local crews earn in Omaha
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 Omaha the blend is 1.07.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 90% of the weighting: a median of $29.34 an hour, 10% above the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $23.09 and $32.00 an hour.
Carpenters (47-2031), 10% of the weighting: a median of $25.39 an hour, 13% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.36 and $31.06 an hour. About 3,230 work in the metro. That is 64.8 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 $80. That is a swing of roughly 8.8% to 3.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Omaha has 498,100 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 51st 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% | $23.09 | $29.34 | $32.00 | $26.77 | 1.10 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $22.36 | $25.39 | $31.06 | $29.12 | 0.87 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.07 | |||||
How Omaha compares
Same job, same size (30 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Omaha is the priciest of the group. Sioux Falls is the cheapest at $840.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NEthis page | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | |
| Lincoln, NE55 miles | $300 – $1,450 | $880 | −1% |
| Sioux City, IA85 miles | $290 – $1,400 | $850 | −5% |
| Des Moines, IA120 miles | $290 – $1,450 | $860 | −4% |
| Topeka, KS155 miles | $290 – $1,450 | $860 | −4% |
| Sioux Falls, SD160 miles | $280 – $1,400 | $840 | −6% |
| Nebraska (statewide) | $300 – $1,450 | $880 | −1% |
| United States | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | level |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Omaha ranks #102 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Omaha is 1% above the Nebraska figure.
Elsewhere in Nebraska
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln, NE | 182,620 jobs | $300 – $1,450 | $880 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Omaha against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | 520,290 jobs | $270 – $1,350 | $810 | −9% |
| Rochester, NY | 494,280 jobs | $310 – $1,550 | $930 | +4% |
| Buffalo, NY | 534,550 jobs | $310 – $1,500 | $920 | +2% |
| Fresno, CA | 476,890 jobs | $310 – $1,550 | $920 | +3% |
Why two Omaha quotes can differ
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.
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Kitchen backsplash in Omaha: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a backsplash in Omaha?
For 30 sq ft, expect $300 to $1,500 in the Omaha 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 Omaha?
About $10 to $49.50 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 Omaha or Lincoln?
Lincoln is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 30 sq ft there is $880, which is 1% less than Omaha ($900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Omaha?
About 45% at the midpoint, or $400 out of $900. Materials are 55% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would average kitchen (30 sq ft) cost in Omaha?
$300 to $1,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen backsplash need a permit in Omaha?
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 Omaha area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Omaha expensive for kitchen backsplash compared with the rest of Nebraska?
Omaha is 1% above the Nebraska statewide estimate ($880 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in Nebraska; see the state page to compare them.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Omaha?
The BLS median is $29.34 an hour in the Omaha area, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.09 to $32.00.
+What do basic and premium kitchen backsplash work cost in Omaha?
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 Omaha
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.