Kitchen backsplash cost in Atlantic City, NJ
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (30 sq ft)
- $320 – $1,550
- Per sq ft
- $10.50 – $52
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +4%
- US $900
- Rank of 300 metros
- #64
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a backsplash in Atlantic City, plan on $320 to $1,550 for 30 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $10.50 to $52 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 4% higher than the national one. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $29.99 an hour in the Atlantic City area, 12% above the US median of $26.77.
Estimate your kitchen backsplash cost
Pick a size, a quality level and where you live. Prices update as you type.
Estimated cost for 30 sq ft in Atlantic City, NJ, standard level
$690 to $1,200
About $23 to $39.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 44% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $370 | $670 |
| Labor | $320 | $520 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $690 | $1,200 |
Cost breakdown for 30 sq ft in Atlantic City, NJ
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $150 | $520 | $900 | 56% |
| Labor | $170 | $420 | $670 | 44% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $320 | $940 | $1,550 | 100% |
What is behind the Atlantic City number
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 Atlantic City the blended ratio comes out at 1.11. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the New Jersey statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Atlantic City metro is 99.8 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 30 sq ft comes to $520, compared with $530 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (98.9) and land at $0 to $0.
Data note: 90% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Atlantic City. The wage table below marks each row.
Atlantic City: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Atlantic City wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$320 to $810
Basic ceramic subway tile
Standard
$690 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 – $680 | $580 – $990 | $890 – $1,300 |
| average kitchen (30 sq ft) | $320 – $810 | $690 – $1,200 | $1,050 – $1,550 |
| full-height (50 sq ft) | $530 – $1,350 | $1,150 – $2,000 | $1,750 – $2,600 |
Atlantic City against nearby metros and the rest of New Jersey
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 $880 to $980 across Atlantic City and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City, NJthis page | $320 – $1,550 | $940 | |
| Vineland, NJ20 miles | $320 – $1,550 | $940 | level |
| Dover, DE45 miles | $290 – $1,450 | $880 | −7% |
| Philadelphia, PA50 miles | $330 – $1,600 | $980 | +4% |
| Trenton, NJ70 miles | $320 – $1,550 | $940 | level |
| Lancaster, PA95 miles | $330 – $1,600 | $960 | +3% |
| New Jersey (statewide) | $330 – $1,650 | $980 | +4% |
| United States | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | −4% |
Across 300 US metros, Atlantic City comes in at #64 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $1,150; the cheapest is Little Rock, AR at $750 (midpoints, 30 sq ft). Statewide, Atlantic City is 4% below the New Jersey figure.
Other New Jersey metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton, NJ | 240,190 jobs | $320 – $1,550 | $940 | level |
| Vineland, NJ | 62,300 jobs | $320 – $1,550 | $940 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Atlantic City's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Atlantic City against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Collins, CO | 169,430 jobs | $300 – $1,500 | $890 | −5% |
| Lubbock, TX | 166,780 jobs | $270 – $1,350 | $800 | −14% |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | 170,820 jobs | $270 – $1,400 | $830 | −12% |
| Peoria, IL | 166,020 jobs | $320 – $1,550 | $950 | +1% |
Atlantic City labor market for kitchen backsplash
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 2 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Atlantic City is 1.11 times the national level.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 90% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Atlantic City metro, so we used the New Jersey statewide median: $29.99 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $22.31 and $46.73 an hour.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 10%) the local median is $29.25 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.62 and $35.44 an hour. BLS counts 970 of them working in the area, 57.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the tile and stone setters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($46.73 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $210. At the 25th percentile ($22.31) it shrinks by about $95. The total moves by 22.5% or 10.3%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 168,700 jobs in the Atlantic City-Hammonton area. That makes it the 139th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.11% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 90% | $22.31 | $29.99 | $46.73 | $26.77 | 1.12 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $23.62 | $29.25 | $35.44 | $29.12 | 1.00 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.11 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Atlantic City
Because every project leans on different trades, Atlantic City's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, tile flooring runs +5% and kitchen cabinets level.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,700 – $31,800 | +1% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,250 – $14,000 | level |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,650 – $10,400 | +5% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,850 – $24,100 | +4% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $980 – $2,900 | +3% |
Why two Atlantic City 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.
Get 3 local quotes
Tell us about the job and we will try to connect you with up to three local contractors for written quotes. It is free and you are under no obligation to hire. Your estimate of $690 to $1,200 for Atlantic City, NJ is attached.
A detailed PDF report of this estimate, $9
Multi-page report for Atlantic City, NJ: low, typical and high cost, a line-item breakdown of materials and labor by trade, permit notes, the best months to schedule, a quote comparison sheet, red flags, questions for contractors, checklists and every source. Save your estimate above, preview page 1 free, and unlock the full report for $9 one-time, or get every report with CostLocal Pro.
Kitchen backsplash in Atlantic City: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a backsplash in Atlantic City?
For 30 sq ft, expect $320 to $1,550 in the Atlantic City area. A standard-spec job lands at $690 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 Atlantic City?
About $10.50 to $52 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 Atlantic City or Vineland?
Vineland is 20 miles away. The midpoint for 30 sq ft there is $940, which is 0% more than Atlantic City ($940). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Atlantic City?
About 44% at the midpoint, or $420 out of $940. Materials are 56% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would average kitchen (30 sq ft) cost in Atlantic City?
$320 to $1,550. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen backsplash need a permit in Atlantic City?
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 Atlantic City area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Atlantic City expensive for kitchen backsplash compared with the rest of New Jersey?
Atlantic City is 4% below the New Jersey statewide estimate ($980 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in New Jersey; see the state page to compare them.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Atlantic City?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $29.99 an hour, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.31 to $46.73.
+What do basic and premium kitchen backsplash work cost in Atlantic City?
For 30 sq ft, basic work runs $320 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 Atlantic City
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.