Kitchen backsplash cost in Dallas, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (30 sq ft)
- $280 – $1,450
- Per sq ft
- $9.40 – $48
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −4%
- US $900
- Rank of 300 metros
- #127
- 1 = most expensive
A kitchen backsplash in Dallas, TX usually costs $280 to $1,450 for 30 sq ft. That works out to about $9.40 to $48 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $40 less. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $23.04 an hour in the Dallas area, 14% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 30 sq ft in Dallas, TX, standard level
$630 to $1,100
About $21 to $36.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 37% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $690 |
| Labor | $240 | $400 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $630 | $1,100 |
Cost breakdown for 30 sq ft in Dallas, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $150 | $540 | $930 | 63% |
| Labor | $130 | $320 | $510 | 37% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $280 | $860 | $1,450 | 100% |
Where the Dallas price comes from
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: tile and stone setters at 90%, carpenters at 10%. Weighted together, Dallas wages are 0.86 times the national level. Labor makes up about 37% of the midpoint estimate (42% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Dallas is at 102.8 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $530 nationally becomes $540 here (midpoint, 30 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 103.1: $0 to $0.
What local crews earn in Dallas
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 Dallas the blend is 0.86.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 90% of the weighting: a median of $23.04 an hour, 14% below the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $22.32 and $28.30 an hour. About 430 work in the metro. That is 1.1 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 $23.44 an hour, 20% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.98 and $27.40 an hour. About 9,480 work in the metro. That is 23.4 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 $65 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $10. That is a swing of roughly 1.1% to 7.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington has 4,049,800 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 4th 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% | $22.32 | $23.04 | $28.30 | $26.77 | 0.86 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $20.98 | $23.44 | $27.40 | $29.12 | 0.80 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.86 | |||||
Dallas: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Dallas. 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
$280 to $740
Basic ceramic subway tile
Standard
$630 to $1,100
Mid-grade tile in a pattern
Premium
$980 to $1,450
Slab or natural stone
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (25 sq ft) | $240 – $620 | $520 – $910 | $810 – $1,200 |
| average kitchen (30 sq ft) | $280 – $740 | $630 – $1,100 | $980 – $1,450 |
| full-height (50 sq ft) | $470 – $1,250 | $1,050 – $1,800 | $1,650 – $2,400 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Dallas 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.
What nearby projects cost in Dallas
Jobs that often go together with kitchen backsplash are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Dallas wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (level) and kitchen cabinets lowest (−6%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,400 – $31,400 | level |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,150 – $12,900 | −6% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,150 – $9,800 | −3% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,500 – $22,200 | −5% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $870 – $2,700 | −4% |
Dallas against nearby metros and the rest of Texas
Of the five closest metros, all are cheaper than Dallas. Tyler is the lowest at about $800 (midpoint, 30 sq ft), 105 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TXthis page | $280 – $1,450 | $860 | |
| Waco, TX90 miles | $270 – $1,350 | $810 | −6% |
| Tyler, TX105 miles | $270 – $1,350 | $800 | −6% |
| Killeen, TX125 miles | $270 – $1,350 | $810 | −6% |
| Longview, TX135 miles | $270 – $1,350 | $810 | −6% |
| College Station, TX145 miles | $270 – $1,350 | $810 | −6% |
| Texas (statewide) | $270 – $1,400 | $830 | −4% |
| United States | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | +5% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Dallas ranks #127 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Dallas is 4% above the Texas figure.
Elsewhere in Texas
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $280 – $1,400 | $840 | −2% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $270 – $1,350 | $810 | −6% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $260 – $1,350 | $790 | −8% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $270 – $1,350 | $800 | −7% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $260 – $1,350 | $800 | −7% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 192,580 jobs | $270 – $1,350 | $810 | −6% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Dallas against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | 4,513,280 jobs | $360 – $1,750 | $1,050 | +24% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $280 – $1,400 | $840 | −2% |
| Los Angeles, CA | 6,271,560 jobs | $320 – $1,600 | $960 | +12% |
| Washington, DC | 3,136,190 jobs | $290 – $1,500 | $890 | +3% |
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Kitchen backsplash in Dallas: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a backsplash in Dallas?
For 30 sq ft, expect $280 to $1,450 in the Dallas area. A standard-spec job lands at $630 to $1,100. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen backsplash in Dallas?
About $9.40 to $48 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 Dallas or Waco?
Waco is 90 miles away. The midpoint for 30 sq ft there is $810, which is 6% less than Dallas ($860). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Dallas?
About 37% at the midpoint, or $320 out of $860. Materials are 63% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would average kitchen (30 sq ft) cost in Dallas?
$280 to $1,450. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen backsplash need a permit in Dallas?
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 Dallas area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Dallas expensive for kitchen backsplash compared with the rest of Texas?
Dallas is 4% above the Texas statewide estimate ($830 at the midpoint). We cover 21 metros in Texas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Dallas?
The BLS median is $23.04 an hour in the Dallas area, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.32 to $28.30.
+What do basic and premium kitchen backsplash work cost in Dallas?
For 30 sq ft, basic work runs $280 to $740 and premium work $980 to $1,450. Basic means: basic ceramic subway tile. Premium means: slab or natural stone.
Kitchen backsplash near Dallas
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.