Basic
$11 – $21 per sq ft
4x4 in. white glazed ceramic tile on thinset over backer, white grout, bullnose edges
How Much Does Install Wall Tile Cost in Chicago, Illinois?
Install Wall Tile: national installed price range, materials and labor breakdown, and local pricing by ZIP code.
Install Wall Tile in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $13 to $24 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 Wall Tile in Chicago, Illinois
$13 – $24
per sq ftPrices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for install wall tile.
National average: $11 – $21 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$13 – $24 per sq ft
3x12 in. glazed ceramic tile in a soft color, color-matched grout, metal edge trim
Premium
$17 – $31 per sq ft
12x24 in. matte porcelain tile with tight joints, stain-resistant grout, metal edge profiles
Cost Breakdown in Chicago
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $5.53 – $10 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $5.23 – $9.67 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $1.48 – $2.73 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.98 – $1.82 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Chicago local market conditions.
Install Wall Tile photo examples
Corner of a kitchen with diagonal tile backsplash above a dark granite counter
Photo: granite-charlotte · CC BY 2.0 · Source
Find a pro to do thisKitchen with green ceramic tile backsplash behind range and counters
Photo: Red Moon Sanctuary · CC BY 2.0 · Source
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Design styles
See how install wall tile looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Chicago style: Greystone traditional and industrial loft
Chicago's housing stock sets the style: greystones and two-flats call for traditional millwork, while converted lofts in Bucktown and the West Loop call for exposed brick, steel and open plan. Prairie School detail and mid-century bungalows are the third reference.
Photos of the styles Chicago draws from.
Built fromMid-Century Modern
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Angela Rennie Design · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Jennifer Taylor Design · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Jo Lyle & Co. · Profile
Traditional bathroom: Modern Glamour Bath
Photo: Kaelyn Schmidt Design
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Studio Catherine Rose · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Studio Palindrome · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Studio Steidley · Profile
Traditional kitchen: Kitchen 2
Photo: David Heide Design Studio · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Debra Butler Design Studio · Profile
Cost Factors in Chicago, Illinois
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($5.17-$9.57 per square foot)
- Labor ($4.02-$7.44 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($11.49-$21.26 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($11.49-$21.26 per square foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs7.0% above avg
Labor costs30.0% above avg
Labor costs in Chicago 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 Wall Tile, then adjusts it to your ZIP code for local labor and material costs using the public data below. Last checked Sep 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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