Kitchen backsplash cost in Oklahoma City, OK
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
- $8.70 – $44
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −12%
- US $900
- Rank of 300 metros
- #281
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a backsplash in Oklahoma City, plan on $260 to $1,300 for 30 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $8.70 to $44 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 12% lower than the national one. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $21.41 an hour in the Oklahoma City area, 20% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 30 sq ft in Oklahoma City, OK, standard level
$580 to $1,000
About $19.50 to $33.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 38% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $350 | $630 |
| Labor | $230 | $370 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $580 | $1,000 |
Cost breakdown for 30 sq ft in Oklahoma City, OK
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $490 | $840 | 62% |
| Labor | $120 | $300 | $480 | 38% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $260 | $790 | $1,300 | 100% |
Why Oklahoma City prices look the way they do
Labor is 38% 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 Oklahoma City the blended ratio comes out at 0.80.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Oklahoma City metro is 93.8 (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 (90.4) and land at $0 to $0.
Cost by quality level and size in Oklahoma City
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Oklahoma 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
$260 to $690
Basic ceramic subway tile
Standard
$580 to $1,000
Mid-grade tile in a pattern
Premium
$900 to $1,300
Slab or natural stone
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (25 sq ft) | $220 – $570 | $480 – $840 | $750 – $1,100 |
| average kitchen (30 sq ft) | $260 – $690 | $580 – $1,000 | $900 – $1,300 |
| full-height (50 sq ft) | $430 – $1,150 | $970 – $1,700 | $1,500 – $2,200 |
Planning more than one job in Oklahoma City?
Because every project leans on different trades, Oklahoma City's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen remodel runs −8% and tile flooring −12%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,000 – $29,000 | −8% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,850 – $12,300 | −11% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,000 – $9,000 | −12% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,200 – $20,900 | −10% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $820 – $2,500 | −11% |
Oklahoma City against nearby metros and the rest of Oklahoma
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Oklahoma City. Fort Smith is the lowest at about $750 (midpoint, 30 sq ft), 170 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City, OKthis page | $260 – $1,300 | $790 | |
| Tulsa, OK95 miles | $260 – $1,300 | $790 | level |
| Wichita, KS155 miles | $270 – $1,350 | $820 | +3% |
| Fort Smith, AR170 miles | $250 – $1,250 | $750 | −5% |
| Dallas, TX180 miles | $280 – $1,450 | $860 | +9% |
| Fayetteville, AR200 miles | $250 – $1,250 | $760 | −4% |
| Oklahoma (statewide) | $260 – $1,300 | $790 | level |
| United States | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | +14% |
Across 300 US metros, Oklahoma City comes in at #281 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $1,150; the cheapest is Little Rock, AR at $750 (midpoints, 30 sq ft). Statewide, Oklahoma City is 0% above the Oklahoma figure.
Other Oklahoma metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa, OK | 458,730 jobs | $260 – $1,300 | $790 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Oklahoma City's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Oklahoma City against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville, KY | 685,190 jobs | $270 – $1,400 | $830 | +5% |
| Richmond, VA | 660,350 jobs | $280 – $1,400 | $840 | +6% |
| Providence, RI | 714,120 jobs | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | +13% |
| Memphis, TN | 611,670 jobs | $270 – $1,350 | $810 | +3% |
Kitchen backsplash: what moves the price in Oklahoma City
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.
Material
A tile backsplash is $10-$50 per sq ft installed. A stone slab backsplash is $35-$200 and granite slabs are $50-$200.
Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma City is 0.80 times the national level.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 90%) the local median is $21.41 an hour, which is 20% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $17.44 and $25.91 an hour. BLS counts 130 of them working in the area, 1.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is thinner than average.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 10%) the local median is $23.53 an hour, which is 19% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.13 and $27.60 an hour. BLS counts 1,420 of them working in the area, 21.0 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 ($25.91 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $55. At the 25th percentile ($17.44) it shrinks by about $50. The total moves by 7.2% or 6.3%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 677,680 jobs in the Oklahoma City area. That makes it the 44th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.44% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 90% | $17.44 | $21.41 | $25.91 | $26.77 | 0.80 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $21.13 | $23.53 | $27.60 | $29.12 | 0.81 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.80 | |||||
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Kitchen backsplash in Oklahoma City: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a backsplash in Oklahoma City?
For 30 sq ft, expect $260 to $1,300 in the Oklahoma City area. A standard-spec job lands at $580 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 Oklahoma City?
About $8.70 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 Oklahoma City or Tulsa?
Tulsa is 95 miles away. The midpoint for 30 sq ft there is $790, which is 0% less than Oklahoma City ($790). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Oklahoma City?
About 38% at the midpoint, or $300 out of $790. Materials are 62% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would average kitchen (30 sq ft) cost in Oklahoma City?
$260 to $1,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen backsplash need a permit in Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma City area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Oklahoma City expensive for kitchen backsplash compared with the rest of Oklahoma?
Oklahoma City is 0% above the Oklahoma statewide estimate ($790 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in Oklahoma; see the state page to compare them.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Oklahoma City?
The BLS median is $21.41 an hour in the Oklahoma City area, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.44 to $25.91.
+What do basic and premium kitchen backsplash work cost in Oklahoma City?
For 30 sq ft, basic work runs $260 to $690 and premium work $900 to $1,300. Basic means: basic ceramic subway tile. Premium means: slab or natural stone.
Kitchen backsplash near Oklahoma 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.