Kitchen backsplash cost in St. George, 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
- $8.85 – $45
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $900
- Rank of 300 metros
- #231
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a backsplash in St. George, plan on $270 to $1,350 for 30 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $8.85 to $45 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 10% lower than the national one. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $21.69 an hour in the St. George area, 19% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 30 sq ft in St. George, UT, standard level
$590 to $1,050
About $19.50 to $34 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 37% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $360 | $650 |
| Labor | $230 | $380 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $590 | $1,050 |
Cost breakdown for 30 sq ft in St. George, UT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $510 | $870 | 63% |
| Labor | $120 | $300 | $480 | 37% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $270 | $810 | $1,350 | 100% |
What is behind the St. George number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: tile and stone setters at 90%, carpenters at 10%. Weighted together, St. George wages are 0.81 times the national level. Labor makes up about 37% of the midpoint estimate (42% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the St. George 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 (97.3) and land at $0 to $0.
Is St. George cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than St. George. Lake Havasu City comes closest at about $820.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. George, UTthis page | $270 – $1,350 | $810 | |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ110 miles | $270 – $1,350 | $820 | +1% |
| Las Vegas, NV110 miles | $310 – $1,550 | $930 | +15% |
| Flagstaff, AZ135 miles | $280 – $1,450 | $860 | +6% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ190 miles | $280 – $1,450 | $860 | +6% |
| Provo, UT190 miles | $290 – $1,450 | $870 | +7% |
| Utah (statewide) | $280 – $1,400 | $840 | +4% |
| United States | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | +11% |
Across 300 US metros, St. George comes in at #231 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $1,150; the cheapest is Little Rock, AR at $750 (midpoints, 30 sq ft). Statewide, St. George is 3% below the Utah figure.
Other Utah metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City, UT | 826,210 jobs | $280 – $1,400 | $850 | +5% |
| Provo, UT | 304,660 jobs | $290 – $1,450 | $870 | +7% |
| Ogden, UT | 271,370 jobs | $270 – $1,350 | $820 | +2% |
| Logan, UT | 66,800 jobs | $280 – $1,400 | $840 | +3% |
Cities with a workforce like St. George's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is St. George against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panama City, FL | 90,610 jobs | $270 – $1,350 | $820 | +2% |
| Medford, OR | 89,060 jobs | $290 – $1,500 | $890 | +11% |
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $360 – $1,750 | $1,050 | +32% |
| Florence, SC | 89,060 jobs | $260 – $1,350 | $800 | −1% |
Cost by quality level and size in St. George
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for St. George 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 $700
Basic ceramic subway tile
Standard
$590 to $1,050
Mid-grade tile in a pattern
Premium
$920 to $1,350
Slab or natural stone
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (25 sq ft) | $220 – $580 | $490 – $860 | $760 – $1,150 |
| average kitchen (30 sq ft) | $270 – $700 | $590 – $1,050 | $920 – $1,350 |
| full-height (50 sq ft) | $440 – $1,150 | $990 – $1,700 | $1,550 – $2,250 |
Planning more than one job in St. George?
Because every project leans on different trades, St. George's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen remodel runs −6% and kitchen cabinets −11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,300 – $29,500 | −6% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,900 – $12,300 | −11% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,050 – $9,250 | −9% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,250 – $21,000 | −10% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $810 – $2,550 | −10% |
Kitchen backsplash: what moves the price in St. George
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.
St. George 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 St. George is 0.81 times the national level.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 90%) the local median is $21.69 an hour, which is 19% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $18.33 and $25.78 an hour. BLS counts 130 of them working in the area, 14.4 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 $22.63 an hour, which is 22% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $19.45 and $28.36 an hour. BLS counts 1,110 of them working in the area, 122.7 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 ($25.78 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $50. At the 25th percentile ($18.33) it shrinks by about $40. The total moves by 6.4% or 5.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 90,500 jobs in the St. George area. That makes it the 219th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.06% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 90% | $18.33 | $21.69 | $25.78 | $26.77 | 0.81 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $19.45 | $22.63 | $28.36 | $29.12 | 0.78 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.81 | |||||
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Kitchen backsplash in St. George: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a backsplash in St. George?
For 30 sq ft, expect $270 to $1,350 in the St. George area. A standard-spec job lands at $590 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 St. George?
About $8.85 to $45 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 St. George or Lake Havasu City?
Lake Havasu City is 110 miles away. The midpoint for 30 sq ft there is $820, which is 1% more than St. George ($810). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in St. George?
About 37% at the midpoint, or $300 out of $810. Materials are 63% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would average kitchen (30 sq ft) cost in St. George?
$270 to $1,350. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen backsplash need a permit in St. George?
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 St. George area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is St. George expensive for kitchen backsplash compared with the rest of Utah?
St. George is 3% 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 St. George?
The BLS median is $21.69 an hour in the St. George area, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.33 to $25.78.
+What do basic and premium kitchen backsplash work cost in St. George?
For 30 sq ft, basic work runs $270 to $700 and premium work $920 to $1,350. Basic means: basic ceramic subway tile. Premium means: slab or natural stone.
Kitchen backsplash near St. George
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.