Kitchen backsplash cost in Ogden, UT
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
- $9.05 – $46
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $900
- Rank of 300 metros
- #185
- 1 = most expensive
Ogden homeowners pay roughly $270 to $1,350 to install a backsplash at 30 sq ft, or $9.05 to $46 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Ogden is 9% lower. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $22.76 an hour in the Ogden area, 15% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 30 sq ft in Ogden, UT, standard level
$600 to $1,050
About $20 to $35 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 38% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $360 | $650 |
| Labor | $240 | $390 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $600 | $1,050 |
Cost breakdown for 30 sq ft in Ogden, UT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $510 | $870 | 62% |
| Labor | $130 | $320 | $510 | 38% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $270 | $820 | $1,350 | 100% |
Where the Ogden price comes from
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 $22.76 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Ogden is 0.84 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 38% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Ogden 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 (100.3) and land at $0 to $0.
Is Ogden cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (30 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Grand Junction is the priciest of the group at $900. Idaho Falls is the cheapest at $770.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ogden, UTthis page | $270 – $1,350 | $820 | |
| Logan, UT55 miles | $280 – $1,400 | $840 | +2% |
| Salt Lake City, UT70 miles | $280 – $1,400 | $850 | +3% |
| Provo, UT90 miles | $290 – $1,450 | $870 | +6% |
| Idaho Falls, ID175 miles | $250 – $1,300 | $770 | −7% |
| Grand Junction, CO230 miles | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | +9% |
| Utah (statewide) | $280 – $1,400 | $840 | +2% |
| United States | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | +9% |
Across 300 US metros, Ogden comes in at #185 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $1,150; the cheapest is Little Rock, AR at $750 (midpoints, 30 sq ft). Statewide, Ogden is 2% below the Utah figure.
Other Utah metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City, UT | 826,210 jobs | $280 – $1,400 | $850 | +3% |
| Provo, UT | 304,660 jobs | $290 – $1,450 | $870 | +6% |
| St. George, UT | 90,500 jobs | $270 – $1,350 | $810 | −2% |
| Logan, UT | 66,800 jobs | $280 – $1,400 | $840 | +2% |
Cities with a workforce like Ogden's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Ogden against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $270 – $1,350 | $820 | −1% |
| Jackson, MS | 270,730 jobs | $250 – $1,300 | $770 | −6% |
| Fayetteville, AR | 275,180 jobs | $250 – $1,250 | $760 | −8% |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 268,970 jobs | $330 – $1,650 | $980 | +19% |
Ogden: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Ogden 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
$270 to $710
Basic ceramic subway tile
Standard
$600 to $1,050
Mid-grade tile in a pattern
Premium
$930 to $1,350
Slab or natural stone
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (25 sq ft) | $230 – $590 | $500 – $870 | $780 – $1,150 |
| average kitchen (30 sq ft) | $270 – $710 | $600 – $1,050 | $930 – $1,350 |
| full-height (50 sq ft) | $450 – $1,200 | $1,000 – $1,750 | $1,550 – $2,300 |
Related projects, priced for Ogden
Because every project leans on different trades, Ogden's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs −5% and kitchen cabinets −9%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,600 – $29,900 | −5% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,950 – $12,600 | −9% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,150 – $9,350 | −7% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,400 – $21,900 | −6% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $870 – $2,700 | −5% |
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 Ogden is 0.84 times the national level.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 90%) the local median is $22.76 an hour, which is 15% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $17.24 and $27.60 an hour. BLS counts 170 of them working in the area, 6.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 10%) the local median is $23.21 an hour, which is 20% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.46 and $29.31 an hour. BLS counts 2,150 of them working in the area, 79.2 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 ($27.60 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $60. At the 25th percentile ($17.24) it shrinks by about $70. The total moves by 7.4% or 8.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 271,370 jobs in the Ogden area. That makes it the 95th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.17% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 90% | $17.24 | $22.76 | $27.60 | $26.77 | 0.85 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $21.46 | $23.21 | $29.31 | $29.12 | 0.80 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.84 | |||||
Kitchen backsplash: what moves the price in Ogden
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.
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Kitchen backsplash in Ogden: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a backsplash in Ogden?
For 30 sq ft, expect $270 to $1,350 in the Ogden area. A standard-spec job lands at $600 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 Ogden?
About $9.05 to $46 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 Ogden or Logan?
Logan is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 30 sq ft there is $840, which is 2% more than Ogden ($820). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Ogden?
About 38% at the midpoint, or $320 out of $820. Materials are 62% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would average kitchen (30 sq ft) cost in Ogden?
$270 to $1,350. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen backsplash need a permit in Ogden?
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 Ogden area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Ogden expensive for kitchen backsplash compared with the rest of Utah?
Ogden is 2% 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 Ogden?
The BLS median is $22.76 an hour in the Ogden area, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.24 to $27.60.
+What do basic and premium kitchen backsplash work cost in Ogden?
For 30 sq ft, basic work runs $270 to $710 and premium work $930 to $1,350. Basic means: basic ceramic subway tile. Premium means: slab or natural stone.
Kitchen backsplash near Ogden
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.