Kitchen backsplash cost in Winston, NC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (30 sq ft)
- $270 – $1,350
- Per sq ft
- $8.95 – $45.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $900
- Rank of 300 metros
- #211
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a kitchen backsplash in the Winston area: $270 to $1,350 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 runs 9% lower than the US figure. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $22.00 an hour in the Winston area, 18% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 30 sq ft in Winston, NC, standard level
$600 to $1,050
About $20 to $34.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 38% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $360 | $650 |
| Labor | $230 | $380 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $600 | $1,050 |
Cost breakdown for 30 sq ft in Winston, NC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $510 | $870 | 62% |
| Labor | $120 | $310 | $490 | 38% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $270 | $820 | $1,350 | 100% |
Why Winston prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on tile and stone setters, who do 90% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $22.00 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Winston is 0.82 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 38% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Winston is at 96.6 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 92.0: $0 to $0.
Why two Winston 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.
Who does the work: Winston 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 Winston the blend is 0.82.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 90% of the weighting: a median of $22.00 an hour, 18% below the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $19.64 and $26.92 an hour. About 50 work in the metro. That is 1.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.3 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Carpenters (47-2031), 10% of the weighting: a median of $24.01 an hour, 18% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.95 and $27.79 an hour. About 510 work in the metro. That is 18.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer 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 $60 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $30. That is a swing of roughly 3.6% to 7.6% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Winston-Salem has 271,980 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 94th 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% | $19.64 | $22.00 | $26.92 | $26.77 | 0.82 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $20.95 | $24.01 | $27.79 | $29.12 | 0.82 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.82 | |||||
Cost by quality level and size in Winston
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Winston. 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
$270 to $710
Basic ceramic subway tile
Standard
$600 to $1,050
Mid-grade tile in a pattern
Premium
$930 to $1,350
Slab or natural stone
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (25 sq ft) | $220 – $590 | $500 – $860 | $770 – $1,150 |
| average kitchen (30 sq ft) | $270 – $710 | $600 – $1,050 | $930 – $1,350 |
| full-height (50 sq ft) | $450 – $1,200 | $990 – $1,700 | $1,550 – $2,250 |
Planning more than one job in Winston?
Jobs that often go together with kitchen backsplash are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Winston wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−7%) and shower pan lowest (−14%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,300 – $29,400 | −7% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,900 – $12,400 | −11% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,050 – $9,250 | −9% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,150 – $20,500 | −12% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $770 – $2,450 | −14% |
Is Winston cheap or dear? The local comparison
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 $840 across Winston and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winston, NCthis page | $270 – $1,350 | $820 | |
| Greensboro, NC30 miles | $280 – $1,400 | $840 | +3% |
| Burlington, NC55 miles | $270 – $1,350 | $810 | −1% |
| Hickory, NC65 miles | $270 – $1,350 | $810 | −1% |
| Charlotte, NC70 miles | $270 – $1,350 | $810 | −1% |
| Durham, NC70 miles | $270 – $1,350 | $810 | −1% |
| North Carolina (statewide) | $270 – $1,350 | $810 | −1% |
| United States | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | +10% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Winston ranks #211 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Winston is 1% above the North Carolina figure.
Elsewhere in North Carolina
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC | 1,358,370 jobs | $270 – $1,350 | $810 | −1% |
| Raleigh, NC | 743,120 jobs | $270 – $1,350 | $810 | −1% |
| Greensboro, NC | 365,410 jobs | $280 – $1,400 | $840 | +3% |
| Durham, NC | 344,020 jobs | $270 – $1,350 | $810 | −1% |
| Wilmington, NC | 191,280 jobs | $270 – $1,350 | $810 | −1% |
| Asheville, NC | 180,620 jobs | $280 – $1,400 | $840 | +3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Winston against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville, AR | 275,180 jobs | $250 – $1,250 | $760 | −7% |
| Ogden, UT | 271,370 jobs | $270 – $1,350 | $820 | +1% |
| Reno, NV | 275,680 jobs | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | +10% |
| Jackson, MS | 270,730 jobs | $250 – $1,300 | $770 | −5% |
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Kitchen backsplash in Winston: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a backsplash in Winston?
For 30 sq ft, expect $270 to $1,350 in the Winston area. A standard-spec job lands at $600 to $1,050. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen backsplash in Winston?
About $8.95 to $45.50 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 Winston or Greensboro?
Greensboro is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 30 sq ft there is $840, which is 3% more than Winston ($820). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Winston?
About 38% at the midpoint, or $310 out of $820. Materials are 62% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would average kitchen (30 sq ft) cost in Winston?
$270 to $1,350. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen backsplash need a permit in Winston?
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 Winston area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Winston expensive for kitchen backsplash compared with the rest of North Carolina?
Winston is 1% above the North Carolina statewide estimate ($810 at the midpoint). We cover 11 metros in North Carolina; see the state page to compare them.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Winston?
The BLS median is $22.00 an hour in the Winston area, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.64 to $26.92.
+What do basic and premium kitchen backsplash work cost in Winston?
For 30 sq ft, basic work runs $270 to $710 and premium work $930 to $1,350. Basic means: basic ceramic subway tile. Premium means: slab or natural stone.
Kitchen backsplash near Winston
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.