Kitchen backsplash cost in Clarksville, TN
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
- #268
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a backsplash in Clarksville, plan on $260 to $1,350 for 30 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $8.75 to $44.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 11% lower than the national one. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $20.95 an hour in the Clarksville area, 22% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 30 sq ft in Clarksville, TN, standard level
$580 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 | $580 | $1,000 |
Cost breakdown for 30 sq ft in Clarksville, TN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $510 | $870 | 63% |
| Labor | $120 | $290 | $470 | 37% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $260 | $800 | $1,350 | 100% |
Where the Clarksville price comes from
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 Clarksville the blended ratio comes out at 0.79. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Tennessee statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Clarksville metro is 96.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 30 sq ft comes to $510, compared with $530 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (90.9) and land at $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 Clarksville. The wage table below marks each row.
Clarksville 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 Clarksville is 0.79 times the national level.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 90% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Clarksville metro, so we used the Tennessee statewide median: $20.95 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $17.57 and $22.81 an hour.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 10%) the local median is $23.60 an hour, which is 19% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.48 and $28.68 an hour. BLS counts 290 of them working in the area, 28.1 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 ($22.81 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $25. At the 25th percentile ($17.57) it shrinks by about $45. The total moves by 2.9% or 5.3%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 103,220 jobs in the Clarksville area. That makes it the 200th 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% | $17.57 | $20.95 | $22.81 | $26.77 | 0.78 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $21.48 | $23.60 | $28.68 | $29.12 | 0.81 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.79 | |||||
Clarksville: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Clarksville 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
$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 | $580 – $1,000 | $910 – $1,350 |
| full-height (50 sq ft) | $440 – $1,150 | $970 – $1,700 | $1,500 – $2,250 |
Clarksville against nearby metros and the rest of Tennessee
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Clarksville. Jackson is the lowest at about $800 (midpoint, 30 sq ft), 95 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksville, TNthis page | $260 – $1,350 | $800 | |
| Nashville, TN65 miles | $270 – $1,350 | $810 | +2% |
| Bowling Green, KY70 miles | $270 – $1,400 | $830 | +3% |
| Evansville, IN95 miles | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | +13% |
| Jackson, TN95 miles | $260 – $1,350 | $800 | level |
| Huntsville, AL140 miles | $270 – $1,350 | $820 | +2% |
| Tennessee (statewide) | $260 – $1,350 | $800 | level |
| United States | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | +13% |
Across 300 US metros, Clarksville comes in at #268 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $1,150; the cheapest is Little Rock, AR at $750 (midpoints, 30 sq ft). Statewide, Clarksville is 0% below the Tennessee figure.
Other Tennessee metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | 1,099,300 jobs | $270 – $1,350 | $810 | +2% |
| Memphis, TN | 611,670 jobs | $270 – $1,350 | $810 | +2% |
| Knoxville, TN | 424,600 jobs | $260 – $1,350 | $800 | level |
| Chattanooga, TN | 268,750 jobs | $250 – $1,250 | $760 | −5% |
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $260 – $1,350 | $800 | level |
| Jackson, TN | 84,530 jobs | $260 – $1,350 | $800 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Clarksville's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Clarksville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston, WV | 103,450 jobs | $280 – $1,400 | $840 | +6% |
| Lafayette, IN | 102,200 jobs | $270 – $1,400 | $830 | +4% |
| Gainesville, GA | 103,870 jobs | $270 – $1,400 | $820 | +3% |
| Lake Charles, LA | 101,690 jobs | $260 – $1,300 | $790 | −1% |
Why two Clarksville quotes can differ
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.
What nearby projects cost in Clarksville
Because every project leans on different trades, Clarksville's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen remodel runs −7% and bathroom remodel −11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,300 – $29,400 | −7% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,900 – $12,400 | −11% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,000 – $9,150 | −10% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,200 – $20,800 | −11% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $810 – $2,500 | −11% |
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Kitchen backsplash in Clarksville: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a backsplash in Clarksville?
For 30 sq ft, expect $260 to $1,350 in the Clarksville 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 Clarksville?
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 Clarksville or Nashville?
Nashville is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 30 sq ft there is $810, which is 2% more than Clarksville ($800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Clarksville?
About 37% at the midpoint, or $290 out of $800. Materials are 63% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would average kitchen (30 sq ft) cost in Clarksville?
$260 to $1,350. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen backsplash need a permit in Clarksville?
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 Clarksville area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Clarksville expensive for kitchen backsplash compared with the rest of Tennessee?
Clarksville is 0% below the Tennessee statewide estimate ($800 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Tennessee; see the state page to compare them.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Clarksville?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $20.95 an hour, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.57 to $22.81.
+What do basic and premium kitchen backsplash work cost in Clarksville?
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 Clarksville
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.