Kitchen backsplash cost in Cheyenne, WY
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (30 sq ft)
- $290 – $1,450
- Per sq ft
- $9.75 – $48.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −3%
- US $900
- Rank of 300 metros
- #122
- 1 = most expensive
A kitchen backsplash in Cheyenne, WY usually costs $290 to $1,450 for 30 sq ft. That works out to about $9.75 to $48.50 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $25 less. Building materials run about 5% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 95.4).
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Estimated cost for 30 sq ft in Cheyenne, WY, standard level
$640 to $1,100
About $21.50 to $37 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 43% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $360 | $640 |
| Labor | $280 | $460 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $640 | $1,100 |
Cost breakdown for 30 sq ft in Cheyenne, WY
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $500 | $860 | 57% |
| Labor | $150 | $370 | $600 | 43% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $290 | $870 | $1,450 | 100% |
Why Cheyenne prices look the way they do
Labor is 43% of the midpoint bill here, against 42% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is tile and stone setters (90%), carpenters (10%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Cheyenne the blended ratio comes out at 0.99. BLS does not publish this trade for the area, so we used the national median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Cheyenne is at 95.4 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $530 nationally becomes $500 here (midpoint, 30 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 96.5: $0 to $0.
Data note: 90% of the labor weighting for this project uses a national median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Cheyenne. The wage table below marks each row.
Why two Cheyenne quotes can differ
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.
What nearby projects cost in Cheyenne
Jobs that often go together with kitchen backsplash are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Cheyenne wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, tile flooring comes out highest (−3%) and kitchen remodel lowest (−4%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,700 – $30,100 | −4% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,050 – $13,400 | −4% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,400 – $9,650 | −3% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,500 – $22,400 | −4% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $910 – $2,700 | −3% |
Cheyenne against nearby metros and the rest of Wyoming
Same job, same size (30 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Denver is the priciest of the group at $920. Colorado Springs is the cheapest at $860.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne, WYthis page | $290 – $1,450 | $870 | |
| Greeley, CO55 miles | $300 – $1,500 | $890 | +2% |
| Fort Collins, CO60 miles | $300 – $1,500 | $890 | +2% |
| Boulder, CO90 miles | $300 – $1,500 | $890 | +2% |
| Denver, CO130 miles | $310 – $1,550 | $920 | +5% |
| Colorado Springs, CO170 miles | $280 – $1,450 | $860 | −2% |
| Wyoming (statewide) | $290 – $1,450 | $870 | level |
| United States | $300 – $1,500 | $900 | +3% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Cheyenne ranks #122 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Cheyenne is 0% below the Wyoming figure.
Cheyenne is the only Wyoming metro we cover, so the statewide page is the only in-state comparison. It uses statewide wages, which include rural areas.
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Cheyenne against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | 56,490 jobs | $270 – $1,350 | $820 | −6% |
| Pittsfield, MA | 56,810 jobs | $360 – $1,700 | $1,050 | +19% |
| Punta Gorda, FL | 57,530 jobs | $270 – $1,350 | $820 | −6% |
| Texarkana, TX | 57,580 jobs | $270 – $1,350 | $800 | −8% |
What local crews earn in Cheyenne
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 Cheyenne the blend is 0.99.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 90% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Cheyenne metro, so we used the national median: $26.77 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $21.73 and $33.76 an hour.
Carpenters (47-2031), 10% of the weighting: a median of $27.00 an hour, 7% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.02 and $28.85 an hour. About 310 work in the metro. That is 64.0 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 $90 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $65. That is a swing of roughly 7.3% to 10.1% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Cheyenne has 48,470 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 300th 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% | $21.73 | $26.77 | $33.76 | $26.77 | 1.00 | US |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $23.02 | $27.00 | $28.85 | $29.12 | 0.93 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.99 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen backsplash pricing in Cheyenne
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Cheyenne. 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
$290 to $760
Basic ceramic subway tile
Standard
$640 to $1,100
Mid-grade tile in a pattern
Premium
$990 to $1,450
Slab or natural stone
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (25 sq ft) | $240 – $630 | $530 – $920 | $820 – $1,200 |
| average kitchen (30 sq ft) | $290 – $760 | $640 – $1,100 | $990 – $1,450 |
| full-height (50 sq ft) | $490 – $1,250 | $1,050 – $1,850 | $1,650 – $2,400 |
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Kitchen backsplash in Cheyenne: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a backsplash in Cheyenne?
For 30 sq ft, expect $290 to $1,450 in the Cheyenne area. A standard-spec job lands at $640 to $1,100. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen backsplash in Cheyenne?
About $9.75 to $48.50 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 Cheyenne or Greeley?
Greeley is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 30 sq ft there is $890, which is 2% more than Cheyenne ($870). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Cheyenne?
About 43% at the midpoint, or $370 out of $870. Materials are 57% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would average kitchen (30 sq ft) cost in Cheyenne?
$290 to $1,450. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen backsplash need a permit in Cheyenne?
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 Cheyenne area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Cheyenne expensive for kitchen backsplash compared with the rest of Wyoming?
Cheyenne is 0% below the Wyoming statewide estimate ($870 at the midpoint).
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Cheyenne?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the national median of $26.77 an hour, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.73 to $33.76.
+What do basic and premium kitchen backsplash work cost in Cheyenne?
For 30 sq ft, basic work runs $290 to $760 and premium work $990 to $1,450. Basic means: basic ceramic subway tile. Premium means: slab or natural stone.
Kitchen backsplash near Cheyenne
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.