Kitchen backsplash cost in Kenosha, WI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (30 sq ft)
- $330 – $1,600
- Per sq ft
- $11 – $54
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +8%
- US $900
- Rank of 300 metros
- #31
- 1 = most expensive
A kitchen backsplash in Kenosha, WI usually costs $330 to $1,600 for 30 sq ft. That works out to about $11 to $54 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $75 more. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $30.14 an hour in the Kenosha area, 13% above the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 30 sq ft in Kenosha, WI, standard level
$720 to $1,250
About $24 to $41 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 43% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $400 | $720 |
| Labor | $320 | $520 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $720 | $1,250 |
Cost breakdown for 30 sq ft in Kenosha, WI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $160 | $560 | $960 | 57% |
| Labor | $170 | $420 | $670 | 43% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $330 | $970 | $1,600 | 100% |
Where the Kenosha 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 $30.14 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Kenosha is 1.11 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 43% of the total. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Wisconsin statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Kenosha is at 106.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $530 nationally becomes $560 here (midpoint, 30 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 101.1: $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 Kenosha. The wage table below marks each row.
Kenosha against nearby metros and the rest of Wisconsin
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 $910 to $1,050 across Kenosha and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenosha, WIthis page | $330 – $1,600 | $970 | |
| Racine, WI15 miles | $310 – $1,500 | $910 | −7% |
| Milwaukee, WI20 miles | $310 – $1,550 | $920 | −6% |
| Chicago, IL55 miles | $360 – $1,750 | $1,050 | +9% |
| Janesville, WI60 miles | $310 – $1,550 | $920 | −6% |
| Rockford, IL60 miles | $320 – $1,550 | $940 | −3% |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | $310 – $1,500 | $910 | −6% |
| United States | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | −8% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Kenosha ranks #31 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Kenosha is 7% above the Wisconsin figure.
Elsewhere in Wisconsin
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $310 – $1,550 | $920 | −6% |
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $310 – $1,550 | $930 | −5% |
| Green Bay, WI | 174,550 jobs | $310 – $1,500 | $900 | −7% |
| Appleton, WI | 124,230 jobs | $310 – $1,500 | $910 | −7% |
| Oshkosh, WI | 93,750 jobs | $310 – $1,550 | $920 | −5% |
| Eau Claire, WI | 86,060 jobs | $310 – $1,500 | $910 | −7% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Kenosha against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warner Robins, GA | 76,050 jobs | $270 – $1,400 | $820 | −15% |
| Abilene, TX | 75,070 jobs | $270 – $1,350 | $800 | −18% |
| Racine, WI | 76,280 jobs | $310 – $1,500 | $910 | −7% |
| Sioux City, IA | 75,010 jobs | $290 – $1,400 | $850 | −12% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Kenosha bid
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.
Part of a remodel
A backsplash often gets bundled into a kitchen remodel and priced with it.
Planning more than one job in Kenosha?
Jobs that often go together with kitchen backsplash are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Kenosha wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, shower pan comes out highest (+12%) and kitchen cabinets lowest (+4%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $19,700 – $33,400 | +6% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,450 – $14,600 | +4% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,650 – $10,800 | +8% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,100 – $25,200 | +8% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,050 – $3,100 | +12% |
Kenosha: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Kenosha. 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
$330 to $840
Basic ceramic subway tile
Standard
$720 to $1,250
Mid-grade tile in a pattern
Premium
$1,100 to $1,600
Slab or natural stone
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (25 sq ft) | $270 – $700 | $600 – $1,050 | $920 – $1,350 |
| average kitchen (30 sq ft) | $330 – $840 | $720 – $1,250 | $1,100 – $1,600 |
| full-height (50 sq ft) | $540 – $1,400 | $1,200 – $2,050 | $1,850 – $2,700 |
What local crews earn in Kenosha
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 Kenosha the blend is 1.11.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 90% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Kenosha metro, so we used the Wisconsin statewide median: $30.14 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $27.44 and $36.42 an hour.
Carpenters (47-2031), 10% of the weighting: a median of $28.90 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.15 and $35.62 an hour. About 310 work in the metro. That is 41.1 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 $35. That is a swing of roughly 3.5% to 8.1% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Kenosha has 75,450 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 245th 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% | $27.44 | $30.14 | $36.42 | $26.77 | 1.13 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $24.15 | $28.90 | $35.62 | $29.12 | 0.99 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.11 | |||||
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Kitchen backsplash in Kenosha: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a backsplash in Kenosha?
For 30 sq ft, expect $330 to $1,600 in the Kenosha area. A standard-spec job lands at $720 to $1,250. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen backsplash in Kenosha?
About $11 to $54 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 Kenosha or Racine?
Racine is 15 miles away. The midpoint for 30 sq ft there is $910, which is 7% less than Kenosha ($970). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Kenosha?
About 43% at the midpoint, or $420 out of $970. Materials are 57% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would average kitchen (30 sq ft) cost in Kenosha?
$330 to $1,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen backsplash need a permit in Kenosha?
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 Kenosha area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Kenosha expensive for kitchen backsplash compared with the rest of Wisconsin?
Kenosha is 7% above 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 Kenosha?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $30.14 an hour, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $27.44 to $36.42.
+What do basic and premium kitchen backsplash work cost in Kenosha?
For 30 sq ft, basic work runs $330 to $840 and premium work $1,100 to $1,600. Basic means: basic ceramic subway tile. Premium means: slab or natural stone.
Kitchen backsplash near Kenosha
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.