Basic
$14 – $37 per sq ft
3 x 6 in. white glazed ceramic subway tile in running bond, thinset set, cement grout, caulked at countertop and edges
How Much Does Install Kitchen Backsplash Cost in Boston, Massachusetts?
Install a ceramic, porcelain or glass tile kitchen backsplash over prepared wall, including setting, grout and sealing.
Install Kitchen Backsplash in Boston, Massachusetts typically costs $16 to $44 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Install Kitchen Backsplash in Boston, Massachusetts
$16 – $44
per sq ftPrices in Boston are 14.0% higher than the national average for install kitchen backsplash.
National average: $15 – $40 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$16 – $44 per sq ft
Porcelain tile in a chosen color and offset layout, modified thinset, metal edge trim, stain-resistant grout, caulked
Premium
$21 – $55 per sq ft
Glass tile in herringbone layout, modified thinset, metal edge profiles, urethane grout, caulked
Cost Breakdown in Boston
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $6.75 – $18 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $6.67 – $18 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $1.80 – $4.80 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $1.20 – $3.20 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Boston local market conditions.
Install Kitchen Backsplash photo examples
Gray-green glazed subway tile backsplash with an electrical outlet
Photo: Capdevielle · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Source
Find a pro to do thisDiagonal travertine tile backsplash with an accent band above a dark granite countertop
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Find a pro to do thisWhite diagonal tile backsplash behind a range and maple cabinets
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Find a pro to do thisKitchen with a beige tile backsplash, oak cabinets and a dark granite counter
Photo: granite-charlotte · CC BY 2.0 · Source
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Design styles
See how install kitchen backsplash looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Boston style: New England traditional and transitional
Boston's Colonials, Capes and brownstones keep traditional millwork, paneled walls and period details, and recent renovations move them toward transitional with earth tones and cleaner lines. Very little local work is fully modern.
Photos of the styles Boston draws from.
Built from
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Cabana Home · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Cielo Home · Profile
Traditional kitchen: Kitchen 2
Photo: David Heide Design Studio · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Debra Butler Design Studio · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Designs Unlimited · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Dogwood Proper · Profile
Traditional kitchen: Elevated Classic Kitchen
Photo: Flemming Interiors · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Jennifer Taylor Design · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Maggie Morton Design Studio · Profile
Cost Factors in Boston, Massachusetts
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($6.75-$18.00 per square foot)
- Labor ($5.25-$14.00 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($1.80-$4.80 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($1.20-$3.20 per square foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costsAt national average
Labor costs27.0% above avg
Labor costs in Boston run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How we price this
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Install Kitchen Backsplash, then adjusts it to your ZIP code for local labor and material costs using the public data below. Last checked Nov 2026.
- Construction wages by metro and rural area, used for the labor adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- Regional price parities for goods, used for the materials adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024
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