Kitchen backsplash cost in Youngstown, OH
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (30 sq ft)
- $260 – $1,300
- Per sq ft
- $8.60 – $44
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −13%
- US $900
- Rank of 300 metros
- #287
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a backsplash in Youngstown, plan on $260 to $1,300 for 30 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $8.60 to $44 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 13% lower than the national one. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $20.53 an hour in the Youngstown area, 23% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 30 sq ft in Youngstown, OH, standard level
$570 to $1,000
About $19 to $33 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 37% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $350 | $630 |
| Labor | $220 | $360 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $570 | $1,000 |
Cost breakdown for 30 sq ft in Youngstown, OH
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $490 | $840 | 63% |
| Labor | $120 | $290 | $470 | 37% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $260 | $790 | $1,300 | 100% |
What is behind the Youngstown number
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 $20.53 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Youngstown is 0.78 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 37% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Youngstown metro is 93.6 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 30 sq ft comes to $490, compared with $530 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (87.4) and land at $0 to $0.
Kitchen backsplash: what moves the price in Youngstown
Part of a remodel
A backsplash often gets bundled into a kitchen remodel and priced with it.
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.
What nearby projects cost in Youngstown
Because every project leans on different trades, Youngstown's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen remodel runs −7% and shower pan −12%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,300 – $29,400 | −7% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,950 – $13,000 | −7% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,000 – $8,950 | −12% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,300 – $21,400 | −8% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $810 – $2,500 | −12% |
Youngstown against nearby metros and the rest of Ohio
Same job, same size (30 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Erie is the priciest of the group at $990.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youngstown, OHthis page | $260 – $1,300 | $790 | |
| Akron, OH30 miles | $270 – $1,350 | $810 | +3% |
| Canton, OH40 miles | $270 – $1,350 | $810 | +3% |
| Cleveland, OH45 miles | $280 – $1,400 | $830 | +6% |
| Pittsburgh, PA70 miles | $330 – $1,600 | $960 | +23% |
| Erie, PA75 miles | $340 – $1,650 | $990 | +26% |
| Ohio (statewide) | $270 – $1,350 | $810 | +3% |
| United States | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | +15% |
Across 300 US metros, Youngstown comes in at #287 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $1,150; the cheapest is Little Rock, AR at $750 (midpoints, 30 sq ft). Statewide, Youngstown is 3% below the Ohio figure.
Other Ohio metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | 1,105,580 jobs | $270 – $1,350 | $820 | +4% |
| Cincinnati, OH | 1,101,030 jobs | $270 – $1,350 | $810 | +3% |
| Cleveland, OH | 1,031,130 jobs | $280 – $1,400 | $830 | +6% |
| Dayton, OH | 372,660 jobs | $270 – $1,350 | $810 | +3% |
| Akron, OH | 319,560 jobs | $270 – $1,350 | $810 | +3% |
| Toledo, OH | 291,530 jobs | $260 – $1,350 | $800 | +2% |
Cities with a workforce like Youngstown's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Youngstown against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterbury, CT | 160,710 jobs | $310 – $1,550 | $930 | +19% |
| Gulfport, MS | 158,310 jobs | $250 – $1,300 | $770 | −2% |
| Shreveport, LA | 162,750 jobs | $260 – $1,300 | $790 | +1% |
| Eugene, OR | 157,710 jobs | $320 – $1,600 | $960 | +22% |
Youngstown: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Youngstown 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
$260 to $680
Basic ceramic subway tile
Standard
$570 to $1,000
Mid-grade tile in a pattern
Premium
$890 to $1,300
Slab or natural stone
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (25 sq ft) | $220 – $570 | $480 – $830 | $740 – $1,100 |
| average kitchen (30 sq ft) | $260 – $680 | $570 – $1,000 | $890 – $1,300 |
| full-height (50 sq ft) | $430 – $1,150 | $960 – $1,650 | $1,500 – $2,200 |
Youngstown 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 Youngstown is 0.78 times the national level.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 90%) the local median is $20.53 an hour, which is 23% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $17.65 and $21.73 an hour. BLS counts 40 of them working in the area, 2.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is about average.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 10%) the local median is $27.39 an hour, which is 6% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.75 and $35.03 an hour. BLS counts 460 of them working in the area, 28.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the tile and stone setters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($21.73 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $15. At the 25th percentile ($17.65) it shrinks by about $35. The total moves by 1.9% or 4.6%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 160,160 jobs in the Youngstown-Warren area. That makes it the 148th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.10% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 90% | $17.65 | $20.53 | $21.73 | $26.77 | 0.77 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $21.75 | $27.39 | $35.03 | $29.12 | 0.94 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.78 | |||||
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Kitchen backsplash in Youngstown: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a backsplash in Youngstown?
For 30 sq ft, expect $260 to $1,300 in the Youngstown area. A standard-spec job lands at $570 to $1,000. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen backsplash in Youngstown?
About $8.60 to $44 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 Youngstown or Akron?
Akron is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 30 sq ft there is $810, which is 3% more than Youngstown ($790). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Youngstown?
About 37% at the midpoint, or $290 out of $790. Materials are 63% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would average kitchen (30 sq ft) cost in Youngstown?
$260 to $1,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen backsplash need a permit in Youngstown?
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 Youngstown area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Youngstown expensive for kitchen backsplash compared with the rest of Ohio?
Youngstown is 3% below the Ohio statewide estimate ($810 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Ohio; see the state page to compare them.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Youngstown?
The BLS median is $20.53 an hour in the Youngstown area, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.65 to $21.73.
+What do basic and premium kitchen backsplash work cost in Youngstown?
For 30 sq ft, basic work runs $260 to $680 and premium work $890 to $1,300. Basic means: basic ceramic subway tile. Premium means: slab or natural stone.
Kitchen backsplash near Youngstown
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.