Kitchen backsplash cost in Winchester, VA
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
- #163
- 1 = most expensive
A kitchen backsplash in Winchester, VA usually costs $280 to $1,400 for 30 sq ft. That works out to about $9.20 to $46.50 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $65 less. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $23.50 an hour in the Winchester area, 12% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 30 sq ft in Winchester, VA, 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 Winchester, VA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $150 | $510 | $870 | 61% |
| Labor | $130 | $330 | $520 | 39% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $280 | $840 | $1,400 | 100% |
Why Winchester prices look the way they do
Labor is 39% of the midpoint bill here, against 42% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is tile and stone setters (90%), carpenters (10%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Winchester the blended ratio comes out at 0.87. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Virginia statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Winchester is at 96.7 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $530 nationally becomes $510 here (midpoint, 30 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 96.5: $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 Winchester. The wage table below marks each row.
Planning more than one job in Winchester?
Jobs that often go together with kitchen backsplash are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Winchester wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−5%) and kitchen cabinets lowest (−9%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,500 – $29,900 | −5% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,950 – $12,600 | −9% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,150 – $9,400 | −7% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,350 – $21,500 | −8% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $840 – $2,600 | −8% |
What local crews earn in Winchester
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 Winchester the blend is 0.87.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 90% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Winchester metro, so we used the Virginia statewide median: $23.50 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $18.35 and $29.76 an hour.
Carpenters (47-2031), 10% of the weighting: a median of $24.12 an hour, 17% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.03 and $29.21 an hour. About 270 work in the metro. That is 39.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (tile and stone setters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $80 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $65. That is a swing of roughly 7.8% to 9.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Winchester has 67,740 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 267th 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% | $18.35 | $23.50 | $29.76 | $26.77 | 0.88 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $21.03 | $24.12 | $29.21 | $29.12 | 0.83 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.87 | |||||
Winchester against nearby metros and the rest of Virginia
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 $820 to $980 across Winchester and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester, VAthis page | $280 – $1,400 | $840 | |
| Hagerstown, MD30 miles | $270 – $1,350 | $820 | −2% |
| Harrisonburg, VA55 miles | $280 – $1,400 | $840 | level |
| Chambersburg, PA60 miles | $330 – $1,650 | $980 | +18% |
| Washington, DC60 miles | $290 – $1,500 | $890 | +6% |
| Morgantown, WV75 miles | $280 – $1,400 | $840 | +1% |
| Virginia (statewide) | $280 – $1,450 | $860 | +3% |
| United States | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | +8% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Winchester ranks #163 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Winchester is 3% below the Virginia figure.
Elsewhere in Virginia
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach, VA | 763,060 jobs | $270 – $1,350 | $810 | −2% |
| Richmond, VA | 660,350 jobs | $280 – $1,400 | $840 | +1% |
| Roanoke, VA | 153,980 jobs | $280 – $1,400 | $830 | level |
| Charlottesville, VA | 114,780 jobs | $280 – $1,400 | $840 | level |
| Lynchburg, VA | 97,190 jobs | $280 – $1,400 | $830 | level |
| Blacksburg, VA | 74,070 jobs | $280 – $1,400 | $830 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Winchester against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington, NC | 67,830 jobs | $270 – $1,350 | $810 | −3% |
| Morgantown, WV | 67,370 jobs | $280 – $1,400 | $840 | +1% |
| Dover, DE | 68,080 jobs | $290 – $1,450 | $880 | +5% |
| Grand Junction, CO | 67,170 jobs | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | +7% |
Cost by quality level and size in Winchester
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Winchester. 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 $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 – $2,300 |
Why two Winchester quotes can differ
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.
Old backsplash removal
Removing the old one adds $2-$5 per sq ft.
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Kitchen backsplash in Winchester: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a backsplash in Winchester?
For 30 sq ft, expect $280 to $1,400 in the Winchester 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 Winchester?
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 Winchester or Hagerstown?
Hagerstown is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 30 sq ft there is $820, which is 2% less than Winchester ($840). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Winchester?
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 Winchester?
$280 to $1,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen backsplash need a permit in Winchester?
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 Winchester area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Winchester expensive for kitchen backsplash compared with the rest of Virginia?
Winchester is 3% below the Virginia statewide estimate ($860 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Virginia; see the state page to compare them.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Winchester?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $23.50 an hour, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.35 to $29.76.
+What do basic and premium kitchen backsplash work cost in Winchester?
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 Winchester
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.