Kitchen backsplash cost in Yakima, WA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (30 sq ft)
- $360 – $1,750
- Per sq ft
- $12 – $59
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +18%
- US $900
- Rank of 300 metros
- #8
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a backsplash in Yakima, plan on $360 to $1,750 for 30 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $12 to $59 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 18% higher than the national one. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $37.46 an hour in the Yakima area, 40% above the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 30 sq ft in Yakima, WA, standard level
$780 to $1,350
About $26 to $45 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 48% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $710 |
| Labor | $390 | $630 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $780 | $1,350 |
Cost breakdown for 30 sq ft in Yakima, WA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $160 | $550 | $950 | 52% |
| Labor | $200 | $510 | $820 | 48% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $360 | $1,050 | $1,750 | 100% |
Why Yakima prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: tile and stone setters at 90%, carpenters at 10%. Weighted together, Yakima wages are 1.36 times the national level. Labor makes up about 48% of the midpoint estimate (42% at national prices). BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Washington statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Yakima 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 (95.5) and land at $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 Yakima. The wage table below marks each row.
Is Yakima cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (30 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Bremerton is the priciest of the group at $1,150. Portland is the cheapest at $970.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yakima, WAthis page | $360 – $1,750 | $1,050 | |
| Kennewick, WA70 miles | $360 – $1,750 | $1,050 | level |
| Seattle, WA90 miles | $370 – $1,800 | $1,050 | +1% |
| Portland, OR100 miles | $330 – $1,600 | $970 | −8% |
| Olympia, WA105 miles | $360 – $1,750 | $1,050 | level |
| Bremerton, WA120 miles | $390 – $1,850 | $1,150 | +6% |
| Washington (statewide) | $360 – $1,750 | $1,050 | level |
| United States | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | −15% |
Across 300 US metros, Yakima comes in at #8 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $1,150; the cheapest is Little Rock, AR at $750 (midpoints, 30 sq ft). Statewide, Yakima is 0% below the Washington figure.
Other Washington metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | 2,086,210 jobs | $370 – $1,800 | $1,050 | +1% |
| Spokane, WA | 255,820 jobs | $340 – $1,700 | $1,000 | −5% |
| Olympia, WA | 130,300 jobs | $360 – $1,750 | $1,050 | level |
| Kennewick, WA | 129,490 jobs | $360 – $1,750 | $1,050 | level |
| Bremerton, WA | 93,740 jobs | $390 – $1,850 | $1,150 | +6% |
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $360 – $1,750 | $1,050 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like Yakima's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Yakima against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Binghamton, NY | 97,030 jobs | $310 – $1,550 | $930 | −12% |
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $270 – $1,350 | $820 | −23% |
| Lynchburg, VA | 97,190 jobs | $280 – $1,400 | $830 | −22% |
| Fort Smith, AR | 95,560 jobs | $250 – $1,250 | $750 | −29% |
Planning more than one job in Yakima?
Because every project leans on different trades, Yakima's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, tile flooring runs +17% and kitchen cabinets +4%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $19,500 – $33,200 | +5% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,400 – $14,600 | +4% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $3,100 – $11,400 | +17% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,100 – $25,200 | +8% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,050 – $3,050 | +11% |
Yakima 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 Yakima is 1.36 times the national level.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 90% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Yakima metro, so we used the Washington statewide median: $37.46 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $30.33 and $46.80 an hour.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 10%) the local median is $30.43 an hour, which is 4% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $27.61 and $44.37 an hour. BLS counts 480 of them working in the area, 49.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the tile and stone setters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($46.80 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $120. At the 25th percentile ($30.33) it shrinks by about $90. The total moves by 11.1% or 8.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 97,010 jobs in the Yakima area. That makes it the 208th 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% | $30.33 | $37.46 | $46.80 | $26.77 | 1.40 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $27.61 | $30.43 | $44.37 | $29.12 | 1.04 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.36 | |||||
Why two Yakima 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.
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen backsplash pricing in Yakima
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Yakima 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
$360 to $920
Basic ceramic subway tile
Standard
$780 to $1,350
Mid-grade tile in a pattern
Premium
$1,200 to $1,750
Slab or natural stone
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (25 sq ft) | $300 – $770 | $650 – $1,100 | $1,000 – $1,450 |
| average kitchen (30 sq ft) | $360 – $920 | $780 – $1,350 | $1,200 – $1,750 |
| full-height (50 sq ft) | $600 – $1,550 | $1,300 – $2,250 | $2,000 – $2,950 |
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Kitchen backsplash in Yakima: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a backsplash in Yakima?
For 30 sq ft, expect $360 to $1,750 in the Yakima area. A standard-spec job lands at $780 to $1,350. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen backsplash in Yakima?
About $12 to $59 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 Yakima or Kennewick?
Kennewick is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 30 sq ft there is $1,050, which is 0% more than Yakima ($1,050). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Yakima?
About 48% at the midpoint, or $510 out of $1,050. Materials are 52% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would average kitchen (30 sq ft) cost in Yakima?
$360 to $1,750. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen backsplash need a permit in Yakima?
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 Yakima area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Yakima expensive for kitchen backsplash compared with the rest of Washington?
Yakima is 0% 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 Yakima?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $37.46 an hour, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $30.33 to $46.80.
+What do basic and premium kitchen backsplash work cost in Yakima?
For 30 sq ft, basic work runs $360 to $920 and premium work $1,200 to $1,750. Basic means: basic ceramic subway tile. Premium means: slab or natural stone.
Kitchen backsplash near Yakima
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.