Kitchen backsplash cost in Spokane, WA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (30 sq ft)
- $340 – $1,700
- Per sq ft
- $11.50 – $56
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +13%
- US $900
- Rank of 300 metros
- #17
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a kitchen backsplash in the Spokane area: $340 to $1,700 for 30 sq ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 13% higher than the US figure. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $33.65 an hour in the Spokane area, 26% above the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 30 sq ft in Spokane, WA, standard level
$750 to $1,300
About $25 to $43 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 46% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $710 |
| Labor | $350 | $570 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $750 | $1,300 |
Cost breakdown for 30 sq ft in Spokane, WA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $160 | $550 | $950 | 54% |
| Labor | $190 | $460 | $740 | 46% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $340 | $1,000 | $1,700 | 100% |
What is behind the Spokane number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: tile and stone setters at 90%, carpenters at 10%. Weighted together, Spokane wages are 1.23 times the national level. Labor makes up about 46% of the midpoint estimate (42% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Spokane is at 105.0 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $530 nationally becomes $550 here (midpoint, 30 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 100.3: $0 to $0.
What nearby projects cost in Spokane
Jobs that often go together with kitchen backsplash are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Spokane wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, shower pan comes out highest (+13%) and kitchen cabinets lowest (+5%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $19,700 – $33,500 | +6% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,450 – $14,700 | +5% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,900 – $11,000 | +12% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,200 – $25,900 | +11% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,100 – $3,100 | +13% |
Is Spokane cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (30 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Seattle is the priciest of the group at $1,050. Coeur d'Alene is the cheapest at $830.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane, WAthis page | $340 – $1,700 | $1,000 | |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID55 miles | $270 – $1,400 | $830 | −18% |
| Kennewick, WA140 miles | $360 – $1,750 | $1,050 | +5% |
| Missoula, MT175 miles | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | −12% |
| Yakima, WA185 miles | $360 – $1,750 | $1,050 | +5% |
| Seattle, WA200 miles | $370 – $1,800 | $1,050 | +6% |
| Washington (statewide) | $360 – $1,750 | $1,050 | +5% |
| United States | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | −11% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Spokane ranks #17 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Spokane is 5% below the Washington figure.
Elsewhere in Washington
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | 2,086,210 jobs | $370 – $1,800 | $1,050 | +6% |
| Olympia, WA | 130,300 jobs | $360 – $1,750 | $1,050 | +5% |
| Kennewick, WA | 129,490 jobs | $360 – $1,750 | $1,050 | +5% |
| Yakima, WA | 97,010 jobs | $360 – $1,750 | $1,050 | +5% |
| Bremerton, WA | 93,740 jobs | $390 – $1,850 | $1,150 | +11% |
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $360 – $1,750 | $1,050 | +5% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Spokane against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland, FL | 265,280 jobs | $270 – $1,350 | $810 | −20% |
| Scranton, PA | 255,620 jobs | $340 – $1,650 | $990 | −2% |
| Huntsville, AL | 266,650 jobs | $270 – $1,350 | $820 | −19% |
| Lancaster, PA | 252,230 jobs | $330 – $1,600 | $960 | −5% |
Kitchen backsplash: what moves the price in Spokane
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.
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen backsplash pricing in Spokane
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Spokane. 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
$340 to $880
Basic ceramic subway tile
Standard
$750 to $1,300
Mid-grade tile in a pattern
Premium
$1,150 to $1,700
Slab or natural stone
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (25 sq ft) | $290 – $730 | $620 – $1,050 | $960 – $1,400 |
| average kitchen (30 sq ft) | $340 – $880 | $750 – $1,300 | $1,150 – $1,700 |
| full-height (50 sq ft) | $570 – $1,450 | $1,250 – $2,150 | $1,900 – $2,800 |
Who does the work: Spokane trade wages
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 Spokane the blend is 1.23.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 90% of the weighting: a median of $33.65 an hour, 26% above the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $27.70 and $34.09 an hour. About 30 work in the metro. That is 1.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.3 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Carpenters (47-2031), 10% of the weighting: a median of $29.76 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $27.92 and $36.43 an hour. About 2,020 work in the metro. That is 79.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (tile and stone setters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $5 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $75. That is a swing of roughly 7.4% to 0.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Spokane-Spokane Valley has 255,820 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 101st 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% | $27.70 | $33.65 | $34.09 | $26.77 | 1.26 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $27.92 | $29.76 | $36.43 | $29.12 | 1.02 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.23 | |||||
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Kitchen backsplash in Spokane: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a backsplash in Spokane?
For 30 sq ft, expect $340 to $1,700 in the Spokane area. A standard-spec job lands at $750 to $1,300. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen backsplash in Spokane?
About $11.50 to $56 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 Spokane or Coeur d'Alene?
Coeur d'Alene is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 30 sq ft there is $830, which is 18% less than Spokane ($1,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Spokane?
About 46% at the midpoint, or $460 out of $1,000. Materials are 54% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would average kitchen (30 sq ft) cost in Spokane?
$340 to $1,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen backsplash need a permit in Spokane?
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 Spokane area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Spokane expensive for kitchen backsplash compared with the rest of Washington?
Spokane is 5% below 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 Spokane?
The BLS median is $33.65 an hour in the Spokane area, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $27.70 to $34.09.
+What do basic and premium kitchen backsplash work cost in Spokane?
For 30 sq ft, basic work runs $340 to $880 and premium work $1,150 to $1,700. Basic means: basic ceramic subway tile. Premium means: slab or natural stone.
Kitchen backsplash near Spokane
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.