Kitchen backsplash cost in Bend, OR
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (30 sq ft)
- $290 – $1,500
- Per sq ft
- $9.80 – $49.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −1%
- US $900
- Rank of 300 metros
- #110
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a backsplash in Bend, plan on $290 to $1,500 for 30 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $9.80 to $49.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint lands close to the national one. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $23.84 an hour in the Bend area, 11% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 30 sq ft in Bend, OR, standard level
$650 to $1,150
About $21.50 to $37.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 38% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $710 |
| Labor | $260 | $420 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $650 | $1,150 |
Cost breakdown for 30 sq ft in Bend, OR
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $160 | $550 | $950 | 62% |
| Labor | $140 | $340 | $540 | 38% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $290 | $890 | $1,500 | 100% |
Why Bend 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 $23.84 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Bend is 0.90 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 38% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Bend metro is 105.3 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 30 sq ft comes to $550, compared with $530 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (103.6) and land at $0 to $0.
What nearby projects cost in Bend
Because every project leans on different trades, Bend's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs +12% and tile flooring level.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $19,900 – $33,800 | +7% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,550 – $15,200 | +8% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,250 – $10,100 | level |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,200 – $25,700 | +10% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,050 – $3,100 | +12% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Bend 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.
Bend 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 Bend is 0.90 times the national level.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 90%) the local median is $23.84 an hour, which is 11% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $22.19 and $32.58 an hour. BLS counts 60 of them working in the area, 5.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 10%) the local median is $29.64 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.71 and $35.99 an hour. BLS counts 1,180 of them working in the area, 109.0 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 ($32.58 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $110. At the 25th percentile ($22.19) it shrinks by about $20. The total moves by 12.4% or 2.3%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 108,240 jobs in the Bend area. That makes it the 193rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.07% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 90% | $22.19 | $23.84 | $32.58 | $26.77 | 0.89 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $23.71 | $29.64 | $35.99 | $29.12 | 1.02 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.90 | |||||
Bend against nearby metros and the rest of Oregon
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 $890 to $1,050 across Bend and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bend, ORthis page | $290 – $1,500 | $890 | |
| Eugene, OR100 miles | $320 – $1,600 | $960 | +7% |
| Salem, OR110 miles | $320 – $1,600 | $950 | +6% |
| Portland, OR125 miles | $330 – $1,600 | $970 | +9% |
| Medford, OR150 miles | $290 – $1,500 | $890 | level |
| Yakima, WA160 miles | $360 – $1,750 | $1,050 | +19% |
| Oregon (statewide) | $320 – $1,600 | $950 | +6% |
| United States | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | +1% |
Across 300 US metros, Bend comes in at #110 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $1,150; the cheapest is Little Rock, AR at $750 (midpoints, 30 sq ft). Statewide, Bend is 6% below the Oregon figure.
Other Oregon metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, OR | 1,208,410 jobs | $330 – $1,600 | $970 | +9% |
| Salem, OR | 188,620 jobs | $320 – $1,600 | $950 | +6% |
| Eugene, OR | 157,710 jobs | $320 – $1,600 | $960 | +7% |
| Medford, OR | 89,060 jobs | $290 – $1,500 | $890 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Bend's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Bend against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa, AL | 108,460 jobs | $270 – $1,350 | $810 | −9% |
| Columbia, MO | 107,680 jobs | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | +1% |
| Laredo, TX | 109,370 jobs | $260 – $1,350 | $800 | −10% |
| Hagerstown, MD | 107,170 jobs | $270 – $1,350 | $820 | −8% |
Bend: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Bend 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
$290 to $770
Basic ceramic subway tile
Standard
$650 to $1,150
Mid-grade tile in a pattern
Premium
$1,000 to $1,500
Slab or natural stone
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (25 sq ft) | $240 – $640 | $540 – $940 | $840 – $1,250 |
| average kitchen (30 sq ft) | $290 – $770 | $650 – $1,150 | $1,000 – $1,500 |
| full-height (50 sq ft) | $490 – $1,300 | $1,100 – $1,900 | $1,700 – $2,500 |
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Kitchen backsplash in Bend: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a backsplash in Bend?
For 30 sq ft, expect $290 to $1,500 in the Bend area. A standard-spec job lands at $650 to $1,150. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen backsplash in Bend?
About $9.80 to $49.50 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 Bend or Eugene?
Eugene is 100 miles away. The midpoint for 30 sq ft there is $960, which is 7% more than Bend ($890). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Bend?
About 38% at the midpoint, or $340 out of $890. Materials are 62% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would average kitchen (30 sq ft) cost in Bend?
$290 to $1,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen backsplash need a permit in Bend?
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 Bend area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Bend expensive for kitchen backsplash compared with the rest of Oregon?
Bend is 6% below the Oregon statewide estimate ($950 at the midpoint). We cover 5 metros in Oregon; see the state page to compare them.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Bend?
The BLS median is $23.84 an hour in the Bend area, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.19 to $32.58.
+What do basic and premium kitchen backsplash work cost in Bend?
For 30 sq ft, basic work runs $290 to $770 and premium work $1,000 to $1,500. Basic means: basic ceramic subway tile. Premium means: slab or natural stone.
Kitchen backsplash near Bend
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.