Kitchen backsplash cost in Las Vegas, NV
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (30 sq ft)
- $310 – $1,550
- Per sq ft
- $10.50 – $51.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +3%
- US $900
- Rank of 300 metros
- #75
- 1 = most expensive
A kitchen backsplash in Las Vegas, NV usually costs $310 to $1,550 for 30 sq ft. That works out to about $10.50 to $51.50 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $30 more. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $30.55 an hour in the Las Vegas area, 14% above the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 30 sq ft in Las Vegas, NV, standard level
$680 to $1,200
About $23 to $39 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 46% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $360 | $650 |
| Labor | $320 | $530 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $680 | $1,200 |
Cost breakdown for 30 sq ft in Las Vegas, NV
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $510 | $870 | 54% |
| Labor | $170 | $420 | $680 | 46% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $310 | $930 | $1,550 | 100% |
Why Las Vegas prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: tile and stone setters at 90%, carpenters at 10%. Weighted together, Las Vegas wages are 1.13 times the national level. Labor makes up about 46% of the midpoint estimate (42% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Las Vegas is at 96.3 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $530 nationally becomes $510 here (midpoint, 30 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 100.2: $0 to $0.
What local crews earn in Las Vegas
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 Las Vegas the blend is 1.13.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 90% of the weighting: a median of $30.55 an hour, 14% above the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $24.55 and $47.23 an hour. About 990 work in the metro. That is 8.7 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 $29.99 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.25 and $39.81 an hour. About 9,310 work in the metro. That is 81.9 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 $210 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $75. That is a swing of roughly 8.1% to 22.6% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas has 1,136,960 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 26th 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% | $24.55 | $30.55 | $47.23 | $26.77 | 1.14 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $24.25 | $29.99 | $39.81 | $29.12 | 1.03 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.13 | |||||
Cost by quality level and size in Las Vegas
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Las Vegas. 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
$310 to $810
Basic ceramic subway tile
Standard
$680 to $1,200
Mid-grade tile in a pattern
Premium
$1,050 to $1,550
Slab or natural stone
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (25 sq ft) | $260 – $670 | $570 – $980 | $880 – $1,300 |
| average kitchen (30 sq ft) | $310 – $810 | $680 – $1,200 | $1,050 – $1,550 |
| full-height (50 sq ft) | $520 – $1,350 | $1,150 – $1,950 | $1,750 – $2,550 |
Related projects, priced for Las Vegas
Jobs that often go together with kitchen backsplash are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Las Vegas wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, tile flooring comes out highest (+3%) and kitchen remodel lowest (−2%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,100 – $30,800 | −2% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,200 – $14,000 | level |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,650 – $10,100 | +3% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,750 – $23,400 | +1% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $950 – $2,800 | +1% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Las Vegas bid
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.
Las Vegas against nearby metros and the rest of Nevada
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 $810 to $930 across Las Vegas and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas, NVthis page | $310 – $1,550 | $930 | |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ80 miles | $270 – $1,350 | $820 | −12% |
| St. George, UT110 miles | $270 – $1,350 | $810 | −13% |
| Riverside, CA130 miles | $300 – $1,500 | $910 | −2% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ175 miles | $280 – $1,450 | $860 | −8% |
| Flagstaff, AZ185 miles | $280 – $1,450 | $860 | −8% |
| Nevada (statewide) | $310 – $1,500 | $910 | −2% |
| United States | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | −3% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Las Vegas ranks #75 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Las Vegas is 2% above the Nevada figure.
Elsewhere in Nevada
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reno, NV | 275,680 jobs | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | −3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Las Vegas against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, OR | 1,208,410 jobs | $330 – $1,600 | $970 | +5% |
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $330 – $1,650 | $980 | +6% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $270 – $1,350 | $810 | −13% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $260 – $1,350 | $790 | −15% |
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Kitchen backsplash in Las Vegas: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a backsplash in Las Vegas?
For 30 sq ft, expect $310 to $1,550 in the Las Vegas area. A standard-spec job lands at $680 to $1,200. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen backsplash in Las Vegas?
About $10.50 to $51.50 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 Las Vegas or Lake Havasu City?
Lake Havasu City is 80 miles away. The midpoint for 30 sq ft there is $820, which is 12% less than Las Vegas ($930). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Las Vegas?
About 46% at the midpoint, or $420 out of $930. Materials are 54% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would average kitchen (30 sq ft) cost in Las Vegas?
$310 to $1,550. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen backsplash need a permit in Las Vegas?
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 Las Vegas area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Las Vegas expensive for kitchen backsplash compared with the rest of Nevada?
Las Vegas is 2% above the Nevada statewide estimate ($910 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in Nevada; see the state page to compare them.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Las Vegas?
The BLS median is $30.55 an hour in the Las Vegas area, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.55 to $47.23.
+What do basic and premium kitchen backsplash work cost in Las Vegas?
For 30 sq ft, basic work runs $310 to $810 and premium work $1,050 to $1,550. Basic means: basic ceramic subway tile. Premium means: slab or natural stone.
Kitchen backsplash near Las Vegas
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.