Kitchen backsplash cost in Green Bay, WI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (30 sq ft)
- $310 – $1,500
- Per sq ft
- $10 – $50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- Level
- US $900
- Rank of 300 metros
- #94
- 1 = most expensive
Green Bay homeowners pay roughly $310 to $1,500 to install a backsplash at 30 sq ft, or $10 to $50 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Green Bay is almost level. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $29.71 an hour in the Green Bay area, 11% above the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 30 sq ft in Green Bay, WI, standard level
$660 to $1,150
About $22 to $38 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 46% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $350 | $630 |
| Labor | $310 | $510 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $660 | $1,150 |
Cost breakdown for 30 sq ft in Green Bay, WI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $490 | $840 | 54% |
| Labor | $160 | $410 | $660 | 46% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $310 | $900 | $1,500 | 100% |
Where the Green Bay price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on tile and stone setters, who do 90% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $29.71 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Green Bay is 1.10 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 46% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Green Bay metro is 93.8 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 30 sq ft comes to $490, compared with $530 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (93.1) and land at $0 to $0.
Green Bay against nearby metros and the rest of Wisconsin
Same job, same size (30 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Oshkosh is the priciest of the group at $920. Muskegon is the cheapest at $810.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay, WIthis page | $310 – $1,500 | $900 | |
| Appleton, WI20 miles | $310 – $1,500 | $910 | +1% |
| Oshkosh, WI45 miles | $310 – $1,550 | $920 | +2% |
| Sheboygan, WI50 miles | $310 – $1,500 | $910 | +1% |
| Wausau, WI90 miles | $310 – $1,500 | $900 | level |
| Muskegon, MI105 miles | $270 – $1,350 | $810 | −10% |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | $310 – $1,500 | $910 | +1% |
| United States | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | level |
Across 300 US metros, Green Bay comes in at #94 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $1,150; the cheapest is Little Rock, AR at $750 (midpoints, 30 sq ft). Statewide, Green Bay is 1% below the Wisconsin figure.
Other Wisconsin metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $310 – $1,550 | $920 | +2% |
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $310 – $1,550 | $930 | +2% |
| Appleton, WI | 124,230 jobs | $310 – $1,500 | $910 | +1% |
| Oshkosh, WI | 93,750 jobs | $310 – $1,550 | $920 | +2% |
| Eau Claire, WI | 86,060 jobs | $310 – $1,500 | $910 | +1% |
| La Crosse, WI | 84,380 jobs | $310 – $1,500 | $910 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like Green Bay's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Green Bay against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, PA | 174,670 jobs | $330 – $1,650 | $990 | +9% |
| Naples, FL | 173,880 jobs | $280 – $1,450 | $860 | −5% |
| Anchorage, AK | 177,050 jobs | $310 – $1,600 | $950 | +5% |
| Mobile, AL | 172,550 jobs | $270 – $1,350 | $810 | −11% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen backsplash pricing in Green Bay
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Green Bay 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
$310 to $780
Basic ceramic subway tile
Standard
$660 to $1,150
Mid-grade tile in a pattern
Premium
$1,000 to $1,500
Slab or natural stone
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (25 sq ft) | $250 – $650 | $550 – $950 | $850 – $1,250 |
| average kitchen (30 sq ft) | $310 – $780 | $660 – $1,150 | $1,000 – $1,500 |
| full-height (50 sq ft) | $510 – $1,300 | $1,100 – $1,900 | $1,700 – $2,500 |
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 Green Bay is 1.10 times the national level.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 90%) the local median is $29.71 an hour, which is 11% above the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $27.18 and $35.34 an hour. BLS counts 40 of them working in the area, 2.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is about average.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 10%) the local median is $29.00 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.46 and $36.01 an hour. BLS counts 860 of them working in the area, 49.3 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 ($35.34 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $70. At the 25th percentile ($27.18) it shrinks by about $30. The total moves by 7.8% or 3.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 174,550 jobs in the Green Bay area. That makes it the 133rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.11% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 90% | $27.18 | $29.71 | $35.34 | $26.77 | 1.11 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $23.46 | $29.00 | $36.01 | $29.12 | 1.00 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.10 | |||||
Kitchen backsplash: what moves the price in Green Bay
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.
Planning more than one job in Green Bay?
Because every project leans on different trades, Green Bay's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs +12% and kitchen remodel −3%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,000 – $30,600 | −3% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,150 – $14,000 | level |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,600 – $9,900 | +1% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,950 – $24,500 | +5% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,100 – $3,050 | +12% |
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Kitchen backsplash in Green Bay: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a backsplash in Green Bay?
For 30 sq ft, expect $310 to $1,500 in the Green Bay area. A standard-spec job lands at $660 to $1,150. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen backsplash in Green Bay?
About $10 to $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 Green Bay or Appleton?
Appleton is 20 miles away. The midpoint for 30 sq ft there is $910, which is 1% more than Green Bay ($900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Green Bay?
About 46% at the midpoint, or $410 out of $900. Materials are 54% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would average kitchen (30 sq ft) cost in Green Bay?
$310 to $1,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen backsplash need a permit in Green Bay?
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 Green Bay area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Green Bay expensive for kitchen backsplash compared with the rest of Wisconsin?
Green Bay is 1% below the Wisconsin statewide estimate ($910 at the midpoint). We cover 12 metros in Wisconsin; see the state page to compare them.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Green Bay?
The BLS median is $29.71 an hour in the Green Bay area, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $27.18 to $35.34.
+What do basic and premium kitchen backsplash work cost in Green Bay?
For 30 sq ft, basic work runs $310 to $780 and premium work $1,000 to $1,500. Basic means: basic ceramic subway tile. Premium means: slab or natural stone.
Kitchen backsplash near Green Bay
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.