Kitchen backsplash cost in South Dakota
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (30 sq ft)
- $280 – $1,400
- Per sq ft
- $9.25 – $46.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $900
- Metros covered
- 2
What does it cost to install a backsplash in South Dakota? Plan on $280 to $1,400 for 30 sq ft. Wages (0.90x the US blend), materials (price index 95.5) and permit costs (88.6) put the state below the national midpoint by 7%.
Inside South Dakota, the metros we cover range from $840 (Rapid City) to $840 (Sioux Falls) at the midpoint.
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Estimated cost for 30 sq ft in South Dakota (statewide), standard level
$610 to $1,050
About $20.50 to $35.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 40% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $360 | $640 |
| Labor | $260 | $420 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $610 | $1,050 |
Cost breakdown for 30 sq ft in South Dakota
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $500 | $860 | 60% |
| Labor | $130 | $340 | $540 | 40% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $280 | $840 | $1,400 | 100% |
How South Dakota compares with nearby states
South Dakota ranks 33 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for kitchen backsplash, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $1,100 and the cheapest Arkansas at $760, both for 30 sq ft at the midpoint. South Dakota sits at $840. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 220 miles away | $300 – $1,450 | $880 | +6% |
| North Dakota | 220 miles away | $260 – $1,350 | $800 | −5% |
| Minnesota | 290 miles away | $340 – $1,650 | $1,000 | +19% |
| Iowa | 330 miles away | $290 – $1,450 | $860 | +2% |
| Wyoming | 350 miles away | $290 – $1,450 | $870 | +4% |
Basic, standard or premium: South Dakota prices
Bands overlap on purpose, since a good standard job can cost as much as a light premium one. Below are the three bands for the default size, then a grid from small kitchen (25 sq ft) to full-height (50 sq ft).
Basic
$280 to $730
Basic ceramic subway tile
Standard
$610 to $1,050
Mid-grade tile in a pattern
Premium
$950 to $1,400
Slab or natural stone
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (25 sq ft) | $230 – $600 | $510 – $880 | $790 – $1,150 |
| average kitchen (30 sq ft) | $280 – $730 | $610 – $1,050 | $950 – $1,400 |
| full-height (50 sq ft) | $460 – $1,200 | $1,000 – $1,750 | $1,600 – $2,350 |
If you are planning more than one job in South Dakota
Each project weights the trades differently, so South Dakota's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, tile flooring is −6% and kitchen cabinets −12%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,200 – $29,300 | −7% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,850 – $12,200 | −12% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,200 – $9,450 | −6% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,250 – $21,100 | −9% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $810 – $2,500 | −11% |
Which South Dakota city is cheapest for kitchen backsplash?
0 of the 2 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $840, and the top-to-bottom gap is 0%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (30 sq ft) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD | $280 – $1,400 | $840 | level |
| Rapid City, SD | $280 – $1,400 | $840 | level |
Why two South Dakota quotes can differ
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.
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.
South Dakota labor market for kitchen backsplash
South Dakota's labor line is priced from 2 trades, each compared with its US median wage. After weighting by each trade's share of the work, the state comes out at 0.90 times the national level.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 90% of the weighting: a median of $24.34 an hour, 9% below the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $23.34 and $32.61 an hour. About 30 work in the state. That is 0.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.3 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Carpenters (47-2031), 10% of the weighting: a median of $23.14 an hour, 21% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.29 and $28.87 an hour. About 4,560 work in the state. That is 99.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for tile and stone setters ($32.61 an hour) would add about $100 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($23.34) would take off about $15. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 457,380 jobs across South Dakota (May 2025), which is 0.3% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 90% | $23.34 | $24.34 | $32.61 | $26.77 | 0.91 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $20.29 | $23.14 | $28.87 | $29.12 | 0.79 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.90 | |||||
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Kitchen backsplash in South Dakota: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a backsplash in South Dakota?
$280 to $1,400 for 30 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside South Dakota can sit above or below that.
+Which city in South Dakota is cheapest for kitchen backsplash?
Rapid City at about $840 (midpoint, 30 sq ft). The priciest is Sioux Falls at $840.
+Is kitchen backsplash cheaper in South Dakota than the US average?
It is 7% cheaper: $840 against $900 for 30 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in South Dakota?
About 40% ($340). Materials are 60%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.90x the national wage level.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in South Dakota?
The BLS statewide median is $24.34 an hour, against $26.77 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.34 to $32.61.
+Where does South Dakota rank for kitchen backsplash costs?
33rd most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $840 for 30 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium kitchen backsplash work cost in South Dakota?
For 30 sq ft, basic work runs $280 to $730 and premium work $950 to $1,400. Basic means: basic ceramic subway tile. Premium means: slab or natural stone.
Kitchen backsplash by city in South Dakota
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.