Kitchen backsplash cost in Spartanburg, SC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (30 sq ft)
- $260 – $1,350
- Per sq ft
- $8.75 – $44.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −11%
- US $900
- Rank of 300 metros
- #262
- 1 = most expensive
A kitchen backsplash in Spartanburg, SC usually costs $260 to $1,350 for 30 sq ft. That works out to about $8.75 to $44.50 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $100 less. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $20.92 an hour in the Spartanburg area, 22% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 30 sq ft in Spartanburg, SC, standard level
$590 to $1,000
About $19.50 to $34 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 37% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $360 | $650 |
| Labor | $220 | $370 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $590 | $1,000 |
Cost breakdown for 30 sq ft in Spartanburg, SC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $510 | $870 | 63% |
| Labor | $120 | $300 | $470 | 37% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $260 | $800 | $1,350 | 100% |
Why Spartanburg prices look the way they do
Labor is 37% 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 Spartanburg the blended ratio comes out at 0.79. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the South Carolina statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Spartanburg is at 96.3 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 91.1: $0 to $0.
Data note: 90% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Spartanburg. The wage table below marks each row.
Kitchen backsplash: what moves the price in Spartanburg
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.
Related projects, priced for Spartanburg
Jobs that often go together with kitchen backsplash are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Spartanburg wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−6%) and shower pan lowest (−13%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,400 – $29,600 | −6% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,950 – $12,700 | −9% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,000 – $9,150 | −10% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,200 – $20,700 | −11% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $770 – $2,450 | −13% |
Cost by quality level and size in Spartanburg
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Spartanburg. 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
$260 to $690
Basic ceramic subway tile
Standard
$590 to $1,000
Mid-grade tile in a pattern
Premium
$910 to $1,350
Slab or natural stone
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (25 sq ft) | $220 – $580 | $490 – $850 | $760 – $1,100 |
| average kitchen (30 sq ft) | $260 – $690 | $590 – $1,000 | $910 – $1,350 |
| full-height (50 sq ft) | $440 – $1,150 | $980 – $1,700 | $1,500 – $2,250 |
Is Spartanburg cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Spartanburg. Columbia is the lowest at about $800 (midpoint, 30 sq ft), 70 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spartanburg, SCthis page | $260 – $1,350 | $800 | |
| Greenville, SC35 miles | $260 – $1,350 | $800 | level |
| Charlotte, NC65 miles | $270 – $1,350 | $810 | +1% |
| Asheville, NC70 miles | $280 – $1,400 | $840 | +4% |
| Columbia, SC70 miles | $260 – $1,350 | $800 | level |
| Hickory, NC70 miles | $270 – $1,350 | $810 | +1% |
| South Carolina (statewide) | $260 – $1,350 | $800 | level |
| United States | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | +12% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Spartanburg ranks #262 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Spartanburg is 0% above the South Carolina figure.
Elsewhere in South Carolina
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville, SC | 434,900 jobs | $260 – $1,350 | $800 | level |
| Columbia, SC | 394,200 jobs | $260 – $1,350 | $800 | level |
| Charleston, SC | 394,170 jobs | $260 – $1,350 | $800 | level |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | 146,260 jobs | $260 – $1,350 | $800 | level |
| Florence, SC | 89,060 jobs | $260 – $1,350 | $800 | level |
| Hilton Head, SC | 81,920 jobs | $260 – $1,350 | $800 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Spartanburg against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery, AL | 165,550 jobs | $260 – $1,350 | $810 | +1% |
| Beaumont, TX | 163,220 jobs | $270 – $1,350 | $810 | +1% |
| Peoria, IL | 166,020 jobs | $320 – $1,550 | $950 | +18% |
| Canton, OH | 163,080 jobs | $270 – $1,350 | $810 | +1% |
What local crews earn in Spartanburg
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 Spartanburg the blend is 0.79.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 90% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Spartanburg metro, so we used the South Carolina statewide median: $20.92 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $18.68 and $26.47 an hour.
Carpenters (47-2031), 10% of the weighting: a median of $24.88 an hour, 15% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.32 and $29.04 an hour. About 300 work in the metro. That is 18.2 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 $70 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $30. That is a swing of roughly 3.5% to 8.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Spartanburg has 165,150 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 143rd 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% | $18.68 | $20.92 | $26.47 | $26.77 | 0.78 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $22.32 | $24.88 | $29.04 | $29.12 | 0.85 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.79 | |||||
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Kitchen backsplash in Spartanburg: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a backsplash in Spartanburg?
For 30 sq ft, expect $260 to $1,350 in the Spartanburg area. A standard-spec job lands at $590 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 Spartanburg?
About $8.75 to $44.50 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 Spartanburg or Greenville?
Greenville is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 30 sq ft there is $800, which is 0% less than Spartanburg ($800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Spartanburg?
About 37% at the midpoint, or $300 out of $800. Materials are 63% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would average kitchen (30 sq ft) cost in Spartanburg?
$260 to $1,350. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen backsplash need a permit in Spartanburg?
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 Spartanburg area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Spartanburg expensive for kitchen backsplash compared with the rest of South Carolina?
Spartanburg is 0% above the South Carolina statewide estimate ($800 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in South Carolina; see the state page to compare them.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Spartanburg?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $20.92 an hour, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.68 to $26.47.
+What do basic and premium kitchen backsplash work cost in Spartanburg?
For 30 sq ft, basic work runs $260 to $690 and premium work $910 to $1,350. Basic means: basic ceramic subway tile. Premium means: slab or natural stone.
Kitchen backsplash near Spartanburg
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.