Kitchen backsplash cost in Eugene, OR
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (30 sq ft)
- $320 – $1,600
- Per sq ft
- $10.50 – $53
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +6%
- US $900
- Rank of 300 metros
- #44
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a backsplash in Eugene, plan on $320 to $1,600 for 30 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $10.50 to $53 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 6% higher than the national one. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $29.08 an hour in the Eugene area, 9% above the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 30 sq ft in Eugene, OR, standard level
$700 to $1,200
About $23.50 to $40.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 42% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $710 |
| Labor | $310 | $500 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $700 | $1,200 |
Cost breakdown for 30 sq ft in Eugene, OR
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $160 | $550 | $950 | 58% |
| Labor | $160 | $410 | $650 | 42% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $320 | $960 | $1,600 | 100% |
What is behind the Eugene number
Labor is 42% 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 Eugene the blended ratio comes out at 1.08.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Eugene 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 (101.6) and land at $0 to $0.
Why two Eugene quotes can differ
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.
Eugene 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 Eugene is 1.08 times the national level.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 90%) the local median is $29.08 an hour, which is 9% above the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $22.55 and $34.61 an hour.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 10%) the local median is $30.09 an hour, which is 3% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.10 and $35.05 an hour. BLS counts 710 of them working in the area, 45.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the tile and stone setters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($34.61 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $70. At the 25th percentile ($22.55) it shrinks by about $80. The total moves by 7.3% or 8.6%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 157,710 jobs in the Eugene-Springfield area. That makes it the 150th 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% | $22.55 | $29.08 | $34.61 | $26.77 | 1.09 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $24.10 | $30.09 | $35.05 | $29.12 | 1.03 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.08 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Eugene?
Because every project leans on different trades, Eugene's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs +14% and tile flooring +6%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $19,800 – $33,700 | +7% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,550 – $15,100 | +8% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,550 – $10,600 | +6% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,200 – $25,800 | +11% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,100 – $3,150 | +14% |
Eugene against nearby metros and the rest of Oregon
Same job, same size (30 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Yakima is the priciest of the group at $1,050. Bend is the cheapest at $890.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eugene, ORthis page | $320 – $1,600 | $960 | |
| Salem, OR65 miles | $320 – $1,600 | $950 | −1% |
| Bend, OR100 miles | $290 – $1,500 | $890 | −7% |
| Medford, OR105 miles | $290 – $1,500 | $890 | −7% |
| Portland, OR115 miles | $330 – $1,600 | $970 | +2% |
| Yakima, WA205 miles | $360 – $1,750 | $1,050 | +11% |
| Oregon (statewide) | $320 – $1,600 | $950 | −1% |
| United States | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | −6% |
Across 300 US metros, Eugene comes in at #44 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $1,150; the cheapest is Little Rock, AR at $750 (midpoints, 30 sq ft). Statewide, Eugene is 1% above the Oregon figure.
Other Oregon metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, OR | 1,208,410 jobs | $330 – $1,600 | $970 | +2% |
| Salem, OR | 188,620 jobs | $320 – $1,600 | $950 | −1% |
| Bend, OR | 108,240 jobs | $290 – $1,500 | $890 | −7% |
| Medford, OR | 89,060 jobs | $290 – $1,500 | $890 | −7% |
Cities with a workforce like Eugene's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Eugene against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport, MS | 158,310 jobs | $250 – $1,300 | $770 | −19% |
| Brownsville, TX | 157,450 jobs | $260 – $1,350 | $800 | −17% |
| Youngstown, OH | 160,160 jobs | $260 – $1,300 | $790 | −18% |
| Hickory, NC | 154,090 jobs | $270 – $1,350 | $810 | −16% |
Cost by quality level and size in Eugene
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Eugene 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 $830
Basic ceramic subway tile
Standard
$700 to $1,200
Mid-grade tile in a pattern
Premium
$1,100 to $1,600
Slab or natural stone
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (25 sq ft) | $270 – $690 | $590 – $1,000 | $900 – $1,350 |
| average kitchen (30 sq ft) | $320 – $830 | $700 – $1,200 | $1,100 – $1,600 |
| full-height (50 sq ft) | $530 – $1,400 | $1,150 – $2,000 | $1,800 – $2,650 |
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Kitchen backsplash in Eugene: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a backsplash in Eugene?
For 30 sq ft, expect $320 to $1,600 in the Eugene area. A standard-spec job lands at $700 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 Eugene?
About $10.50 to $53 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 Eugene or Salem?
Salem is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 30 sq ft there is $950, which is 1% less than Eugene ($960). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Eugene?
About 42% at the midpoint, or $410 out of $960. Materials are 58% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would average kitchen (30 sq ft) cost in Eugene?
$320 to $1,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen backsplash need a permit in Eugene?
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 Eugene area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Eugene expensive for kitchen backsplash compared with the rest of Oregon?
Eugene is 1% above 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 Eugene?
The BLS median is $29.08 an hour in the Eugene area, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.55 to $34.61.
+What do basic and premium kitchen backsplash work cost in Eugene?
For 30 sq ft, basic work runs $320 to $830 and premium work $1,100 to $1,600. Basic means: basic ceramic subway tile. Premium means: slab or natural stone.
Kitchen backsplash near Eugene
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.