Kitchen backsplash cost in Logan, UT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (30 sq ft)
- $280 – $1,400
- Per sq ft
- $9.20 – $46.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $900
- Rank of 300 metros
- #161
- 1 = most expensive
Logan homeowners pay roughly $280 to $1,400 to install a backsplash at 30 sq ft, or $9.20 to $46.50 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Logan is 7% lower. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $23.72 an hour in the Logan area, 11% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 30 sq ft in Logan, UT, standard level
$610 to $1,050
About $20.50 to $35.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 39% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $360 | $650 |
| Labor | $250 | $410 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $610 | $1,050 |
Cost breakdown for 30 sq ft in Logan, UT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $510 | $870 | 61% |
| Labor | $130 | $330 | $530 | 39% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $280 | $840 | $1,400 | 100% |
What is behind the Logan number
The wage side of the estimate leans on tile and stone setters, who do 90% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $23.72 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Logan is 0.88 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 39% of the total. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Utah statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Logan metro is 96.4 (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 (95.9) 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 Logan. The wage table below marks each row.
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen backsplash pricing in Logan
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Logan 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
$280 to $720
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 – $720 | $610 – $1,050 | $950 – $1,400 |
| full-height (50 sq ft) | $460 – $1,200 | $1,000 – $1,750 | $1,600 – $2,350 |
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Logan is 0.88 times the national level.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 90% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Logan metro, so we used the Utah statewide median: $23.72 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $21.08 and $28.45 an hour.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 10%) the local median is $23.86 an hour, which is 18% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $19.08 and $29.12 an hour. BLS counts 490 of them working in the area, 73.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the tile and stone setters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($28.45 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $60. At the 25th percentile ($21.08) it shrinks by about $35. The total moves by 7.1% or 4.0%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 66,800 jobs in the Logan area. That makes it the 271st largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.04% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 90% | $21.08 | $23.72 | $28.45 | $26.77 | 0.89 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $19.08 | $23.86 | $29.12 | $29.12 | 0.82 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.88 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Logan
Because every project leans on different trades, Logan's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen remodel runs −6% and kitchen cabinets −9%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,500 – $29,700 | −6% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,950 – $12,600 | −9% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,200 – $9,450 | −6% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,350 – $21,400 | −8% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $860 – $2,650 | −6% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Logan bid
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.
Is Logan cheap or dear? The local comparison
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 30 sq ft range from $770 to $870 across Logan and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logan, UTthis page | $280 – $1,400 | $840 | |
| Ogden, UT55 miles | $270 – $1,350 | $820 | −2% |
| Salt Lake City, UT110 miles | $280 – $1,400 | $850 | +1% |
| Idaho Falls, ID125 miles | $250 – $1,300 | $770 | −8% |
| Provo, UT145 miles | $290 – $1,450 | $870 | +4% |
| Boise, ID235 miles | $280 – $1,400 | $840 | level |
| Utah (statewide) | $280 – $1,400 | $840 | level |
| United States | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | +8% |
Across 300 US metros, Logan comes in at #161 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $1,150; the cheapest is Little Rock, AR at $750 (midpoints, 30 sq ft). Statewide, Logan is 0% below the Utah figure.
Other Utah metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City, UT | 826,210 jobs | $280 – $1,400 | $850 | +1% |
| Provo, UT | 304,660 jobs | $290 – $1,450 | $870 | +4% |
| Ogden, UT | 271,370 jobs | $270 – $1,350 | $820 | −2% |
| St. George, UT | 90,500 jobs | $270 – $1,350 | $810 | −3% |
Cities with a workforce like Logan's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Logan against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missoula, MT | 67,070 jobs | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | +7% |
| Flagstaff, AZ | 66,610 jobs | $280 – $1,450 | $860 | +2% |
| Grand Junction, CO | 67,170 jobs | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | +7% |
| Amherst, MA | 65,670 jobs | $360 – $1,750 | $1,050 | +25% |
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Kitchen backsplash in Logan: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a backsplash in Logan?
For 30 sq ft, expect $280 to $1,400 in the Logan area. A standard-spec job lands at $610 to $1,050. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen backsplash in Logan?
About $9.20 to $46.50 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 Logan or Ogden?
Ogden is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 30 sq ft there is $820, which is 2% less than Logan ($840). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Logan?
About 39% at the midpoint, or $330 out of $840. Materials are 61% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would average kitchen (30 sq ft) cost in Logan?
$280 to $1,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen backsplash need a permit in Logan?
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 Logan area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Logan expensive for kitchen backsplash compared with the rest of Utah?
Logan is 0% below the Utah statewide estimate ($840 at the midpoint). We cover 5 metros in Utah; see the state page to compare them.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Logan?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $23.72 an hour, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.08 to $28.45.
+What do basic and premium kitchen backsplash work cost in Logan?
For 30 sq ft, basic work runs $280 to $720 and premium work $950 to $1,400. Basic means: basic ceramic subway tile. Premium means: slab or natural stone.
Kitchen backsplash near Logan
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.