Kitchen backsplash cost in Bremerton, WA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (30 sq ft)
- $390 – $1,850
- Per sq ft
- $13 – $62.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +25%
- US $900
- Rank of 300 metros
- #2
- 1 = most expensive
Bremerton homeowners pay roughly $390 to $1,850 to install a backsplash at 30 sq ft, or $13 to $62.50 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Bremerton is 25% higher. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $42.66 an hour in the Bremerton area, 59% above the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 30 sq ft in Bremerton, WA, standard level
$830 to $1,450
About $28 to $47.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 51% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $710 |
| Labor | $440 | $720 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $830 | $1,450 |
Cost breakdown for 30 sq ft in Bremerton, WA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $160 | $550 | $950 | 49% |
| Labor | $230 | $580 | $920 | 51% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $390 | $1,150 | $1,850 | 100% |
Where the Bremerton price comes from
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: tile and stone setters at 90%, carpenters at 10%. Weighted together, Bremerton wages are 1.54 times the national level. Labor makes up about 51% of the midpoint estimate (42% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Bremerton metro is 105.0 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 30 sq ft comes to $550, compared with $530 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (105.6) and land at $0 to $0.
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen backsplash pricing in Bremerton
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Bremerton 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
$390 to $980
Basic ceramic subway tile
Standard
$830 to $1,450
Mid-grade tile in a pattern
Premium
$1,300 to $1,850
Slab or natural stone
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (25 sq ft) | $320 – $820 | $690 – $1,200 | $1,050 – $1,550 |
| average kitchen (30 sq ft) | $390 – $980 | $830 – $1,450 | $1,300 – $1,850 |
| full-height (50 sq ft) | $650 – $1,650 | $1,400 – $2,400 | $2,150 – $3,100 |
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 Bremerton is 1.54 times the national level.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 90%) the local median is $42.66 an hour, which is 59% above the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $34.48 and $45.94 an hour. BLS counts 30 of them working in the area, 3.2 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 $31.25 an hour, which is 7% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $28.92 and $42.18 an hour. BLS counts 940 of them working in the area, 100.3 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 ($45.94 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $40. At the 25th percentile ($34.48) it shrinks by about $100. The total moves by 3.7% or 9.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 93,740 jobs in the Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard area. That makes it the 216th 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% | $34.48 | $42.66 | $45.94 | $26.77 | 1.59 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $28.92 | $31.25 | $42.18 | $29.12 | 1.07 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.54 | |||||
Is Bremerton 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 $970 to $1,150 across Bremerton and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bremerton, WAthis page | $390 – $1,850 | $1,150 | |
| Seattle, WA40 miles | $370 – $1,800 | $1,050 | −5% |
| Olympia, WA50 miles | $360 – $1,750 | $1,050 | −6% |
| Bellingham, WA90 miles | $360 – $1,750 | $1,050 | −5% |
| Yakima, WA120 miles | $360 – $1,750 | $1,050 | −6% |
| Portland, OR140 miles | $330 – $1,600 | $970 | −14% |
| Washington (statewide) | $360 – $1,750 | $1,050 | −6% |
| United States | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | −20% |
Across 300 US metros, Bremerton comes in at #2 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $1,150; the cheapest is Little Rock, AR at $750 (midpoints, 30 sq ft). Statewide, Bremerton is 6% above the Washington figure.
Other Washington metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | 2,086,210 jobs | $370 – $1,800 | $1,050 | −5% |
| Spokane, WA | 255,820 jobs | $340 – $1,700 | $1,000 | −10% |
| Olympia, WA | 130,300 jobs | $360 – $1,750 | $1,050 | −6% |
| Kennewick, WA | 129,490 jobs | $360 – $1,750 | $1,050 | −6% |
| Yakima, WA | 97,010 jobs | $360 – $1,750 | $1,050 | −6% |
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $360 – $1,750 | $1,050 | −5% |
Cities with a workforce like Bremerton's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Bremerton against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oshkosh, WI | 93,750 jobs | $310 – $1,550 | $920 | −18% |
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $360 – $1,750 | $1,050 | −5% |
| Iowa City, IA | 93,760 jobs | $280 – $1,400 | $850 | −25% |
| Panama City, FL | 90,610 jobs | $270 – $1,350 | $820 | −27% |
Why two Bremerton quotes can differ
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.
Material
A tile backsplash is $10-$50 per sq ft installed. A stone slab backsplash is $35-$200 and granite slabs are $50-$200.
Related projects, priced for Bremerton
Because every project leans on different trades, Bremerton's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs +27% and kitchen remodel +8%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $20,000 – $34,000 | +8% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,550 – $15,200 | +8% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $3,500 – $11,900 | +24% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,550 – $27,600 | +19% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,250 – $3,500 | +27% |
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Kitchen backsplash in Bremerton: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a backsplash in Bremerton?
For 30 sq ft, expect $390 to $1,850 in the Bremerton area. A standard-spec job lands at $830 to $1,450. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen backsplash in Bremerton?
About $13 to $62.50 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 Bremerton or Seattle?
Seattle is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 30 sq ft there is $1,050, which is 5% less than Bremerton ($1,150). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Bremerton?
About 51% at the midpoint, or $580 out of $1,150. Materials are 49% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would average kitchen (30 sq ft) cost in Bremerton?
$390 to $1,850. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen backsplash need a permit in Bremerton?
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 Bremerton area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Bremerton expensive for kitchen backsplash compared with the rest of Washington?
Bremerton is 6% above the Washington statewide estimate ($1,050 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in Washington; see the state page to compare them.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Bremerton?
The BLS median is $42.66 an hour in the Bremerton area, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $34.48 to $45.94.
+What do basic and premium kitchen backsplash work cost in Bremerton?
For 30 sq ft, basic work runs $390 to $980 and premium work $1,300 to $1,850. Basic means: basic ceramic subway tile. Premium means: slab or natural stone.
Kitchen backsplash near Bremerton
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.