Kitchen backsplash cost in Nevada
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (30 sq ft)
- $310 – $1,500
- Per sq ft
- $10.50 – $50.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +2%
- US $900
- Metros covered
- 2
Nevada prices for kitchen backsplash: $310 to $1,500 for 30 sq ft, or $10.50 to $50.50 per sq ft without the permit. The state midpoint is 2% above the national one. Local wages for tile and stone setters are $29.42 an hour.
Inside Nevada, the metros we cover range from $900 (Reno) to $930 (Las Vegas) at the midpoint.
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Estimated cost for 30 sq ft in Nevada (statewide), standard level
$670 to $1,150
About $22.50 to $38.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 45% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $360 | $650 |
| Labor | $310 | $510 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $670 | $1,150 |
Cost breakdown for 30 sq ft in Nevada
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $510 | $870 | 55% |
| Labor | $160 | $410 | $660 | 45% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $310 | $910 | $1,500 | 100% |
Quality levels and sizes in Nevada
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Nevada wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$310 to $790
Basic ceramic subway tile
Standard
$670 to $1,150
Mid-grade tile in a pattern
Premium
$1,050 to $1,500
Slab or natural stone
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (25 sq ft) | $260 – $660 | $560 – $960 | $860 – $1,250 |
| average kitchen (30 sq ft) | $310 – $790 | $670 – $1,150 | $1,050 – $1,500 |
| full-height (50 sq ft) | $510 – $1,300 | $1,100 – $1,950 | $1,750 – $2,550 |
Nevada against its neighbors
Nevada ranks 15 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for kitchen backsplash, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $1,100 and the cheapest Arkansas at $760, both for 30 sq ft at the midpoint. Nevada sits at $910. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 210 miles away | $320 – $1,600 | $960 | +5% |
| Utah | 290 miles away | $280 – $1,400 | $840 | −8% |
| Arizona | 340 miles away | $280 – $1,400 | $850 | −7% |
| Idaho | 460 miles away | $270 – $1,400 | $830 | −9% |
| New Mexico | 550 miles away | $270 – $1,350 | $810 | −11% |
Nevada metro-by-metro prices
1 of the 2 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $910, and the top-to-bottom gap is 3%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (30 sq ft) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas, NV | $310 – $1,550 | $930 | +2% |
| Reno, NV | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | −2% |
Other Nevada jobs that often go with kitchen backsplash
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Nevada wages and prices. Against national midpoints, tile flooring comes out highest (+1%) and kitchen remodel lowest (−2%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,100 – $30,900 | −2% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,200 – $14,100 | level |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,550 – $10,000 | +1% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,750 – $23,400 | +1% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $950 – $2,800 | +1% |
Wages behind the Nevada number
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 2 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 1.09 for Nevada.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 90%) the local median is $29.42 an hour, which is 10% above the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $24.02 and $41.07 an hour. BLS counts 1,450 of them working in the state, 9.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 10%) the local median is $29.99 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.25 and $39.13 an hour. BLS counts 12,700 of them working in the state, 81.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for tile and stone setters ($41.07 an hour) would add about $150 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($24.02) would take off about $70. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 1,551,540 jobs across Nevada (May 2025), which is 1.0% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 90% | $24.02 | $29.42 | $41.07 | $26.77 | 1.10 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $24.25 | $29.99 | $39.13 | $29.12 | 1.03 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.09 | |||||
Kitchen backsplash: what moves the price in Nevada
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.
Part of a remodel
A backsplash often gets bundled into a kitchen remodel and priced with it.
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Kitchen backsplash in Nevada: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a backsplash in Nevada?
$310 to $1,500 for 30 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Nevada can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Nevada is cheapest for kitchen backsplash?
Reno at about $900 (midpoint, 30 sq ft). The priciest is Las Vegas at $930.
+Is kitchen backsplash cheaper in Nevada than the US average?
It is 2% more expensive: $910 against $900 for 30 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Nevada?
About 45% ($410). Materials are 55%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.09x the national wage level.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Nevada?
The BLS statewide median is $29.42 an hour, against $26.77 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.02 to $41.07.
+Where does Nevada rank for kitchen backsplash costs?
15th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $910 for 30 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium kitchen backsplash work cost in Nevada?
For 30 sq ft, basic work runs $310 to $790 and premium work $1,050 to $1,500. Basic means: basic ceramic subway tile. Premium means: slab or natural stone.
Kitchen backsplash by city in Nevada
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.