Kitchen backsplash cost in Texarkana, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (30 sq ft)
- $270 – $1,350
- Per sq ft
- $8.85 – $44.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −11%
- US $900
- Rank of 300 metros
- #258
- 1 = most expensive
A kitchen backsplash in Texarkana, TX usually costs $270 to $1,350 for 30 sq ft. That works out to about $8.85 to $44.50 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $95 less. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $22.61 an hour in the Texarkana area, 16% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 30 sq ft in Texarkana, TX, standard level
$590 to $1,000
About $19.50 to $34 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 39% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $350 | $630 |
| Labor | $240 | $390 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $590 | $1,000 |
Cost breakdown for 30 sq ft in Texarkana, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $490 | $840 | 61% |
| Labor | $120 | $310 | $500 | 39% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $270 | $800 | $1,350 | 100% |
Why Texarkana prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: tile and stone setters at 90%, carpenters at 10%. Weighted together, Texarkana wages are 0.83 times the national level. Labor makes up about 39% of the midpoint estimate (42% at national prices). BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Texas statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Texarkana is at 93.7 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $530 nationally becomes $490 here (midpoint, 30 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 84.0: $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 Texarkana. The wage table below marks each row.
Planning more than one job in Texarkana?
Jobs that often go together with kitchen backsplash are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Texarkana wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−10%) and kitchen cabinets lowest (−17%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $16,700 – $28,400 | −10% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,700 – $11,400 | −17% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,050 – $9,050 | −10% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,050 – $20,200 | −13% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $770 – $2,400 | −15% |
What local crews earn in Texarkana
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 Texarkana the blend is 0.83.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 90% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Texarkana metro, so we used the Texas statewide median: $22.61 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $19.28 and $26.45 an hour.
Carpenters (47-2031), 10% of the weighting: a median of $20.51 an hour, 30% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $17.41 and $23.92 an hour. About 90 work in the metro. That is 15.6 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 $50 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $40. That is a swing of roughly 5.2% to 6.0% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Texarkana has 57,580 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 296th 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% | $19.28 | $22.61 | $26.45 | $26.77 | 0.84 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $17.41 | $20.51 | $23.92 | $29.12 | 0.70 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.83 | |||||
Is Texarkana cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (30 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Longview is the priciest of the group at $810. Little Rock is the cheapest at $750.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texarkana, TXthis page | $270 – $1,350 | $800 | |
| Shreveport, LA75 miles | $260 – $1,300 | $790 | −1% |
| Longview, TX75 miles | $270 – $1,350 | $810 | level |
| Tyler, TX100 miles | $270 – $1,350 | $800 | level |
| Fort Smith, AR135 miles | $250 – $1,250 | $750 | −6% |
| Little Rock, AR135 miles | $240 – $1,250 | $750 | −7% |
| Texas (statewide) | $270 – $1,400 | $830 | +3% |
| United States | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | +12% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Texarkana ranks #258 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Texarkana is 3% below the Texas figure.
Elsewhere in Texas
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $280 – $1,450 | $860 | +7% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $280 – $1,400 | $840 | +5% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $270 – $1,350 | $810 | +1% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $260 – $1,350 | $790 | −1% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $270 – $1,350 | $800 | level |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $260 – $1,350 | $800 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Texarkana against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian, FL | 57,620 jobs | $270 – $1,350 | $820 | +2% |
| Punta Gorda, FL | 57,530 jobs | $270 – $1,350 | $820 | +2% |
| Wheeling, WV | 58,130 jobs | $280 – $1,400 | $850 | +5% |
| Pittsfield, MA | 56,810 jobs | $360 – $1,700 | $1,050 | +29% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen backsplash pricing in Texarkana
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Texarkana. 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
$270 to $700
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) | $270 – $700 | $590 – $1,000 | $910 – $1,350 |
| full-height (50 sq ft) | $440 – $1,150 | $980 – $1,700 | $1,500 – $2,250 |
Kitchen backsplash: what moves the price in Texarkana
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.
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Kitchen backsplash in Texarkana: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a backsplash in Texarkana?
For 30 sq ft, expect $270 to $1,350 in the Texarkana 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 Texarkana?
About $8.85 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 Texarkana or Shreveport?
Shreveport is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 30 sq ft there is $790, which is 1% less than Texarkana ($800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Texarkana?
About 39% at the midpoint, or $310 out of $800. Materials are 61% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would average kitchen (30 sq ft) cost in Texarkana?
$270 to $1,350. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen backsplash need a permit in Texarkana?
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 Texarkana area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Texarkana expensive for kitchen backsplash compared with the rest of Texas?
Texarkana is 3% below 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 Texarkana?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $22.61 an hour, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.28 to $26.45.
+What do basic and premium kitchen backsplash work cost in Texarkana?
For 30 sq ft, basic work runs $270 to $700 and premium work $910 to $1,350. Basic means: basic ceramic subway tile. Premium means: slab or natural stone.
Kitchen backsplash near Texarkana
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.