How much does it cost to have a tile backsplash installed?

National baseline, before Detroit adjustments: Install Tile Backsplash typically costs $28.31-$49.77 per sq ft. Your final price depends on project size, site conditions, and finish level.

What's the average cost for tile backsplash materials?

National baseline, before Detroit adjustments: Material costs for install tile backsplash usually run $12.74-$22.40 per sq ft. Product grade and finish selection drive most of that spread.

How much does labor cost for a tile backsplash installation?

National baseline, before Detroit adjustments: Labor for install tile backsplash usually runs $9.91-$17.42 per sq ft. Access, prep work, and installation complexity drive the labor range.

What other costs are involved in a tile backsplash project?

National baseline, before Detroit adjustments: Additional costs for install tile backsplash usually come from supplies at $3.40-$5.97 per sq ft; equipment at $2.26-$3.98 per sq ft. These items vary with prep, cleanup, and site conditions.

Are there ways to save money on a tile backsplash installation?

National baseline, before Detroit adjustments: Professional pricing for install tile backsplash usually lands between $28.31-$49.77 per sq ft. Labor alone is about $9.91-$17.42 per sq ft, so DIY only makes sense if you can handle the prep and finish quality yourself.

Kitchen corner with a travertine tile backsplash and mosaic accent band under oak cabinets above a granite counter.

Photo: granite-charlotte · CC BY 2.0 · Source

How Much Does Install Tile Backsplash Cost in Detroit, Michigan?

Install Tile Backsplash: national installed price range, materials and labor breakdown, and local pricing by ZIP code.

Install Tile Backsplash in Detroit, Michigan typically costs $29 to $50 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 Tile Backsplash in Detroit, Michigan

$29 – $50

per sq ft

Prices in Detroit are 2.0% higher than the national average for install tile backsplash.

National average: $28 – $50 per sq ft

What you get at each price level

Basic
$24 – $43 per sq ft
3x6 in. white glazed ceramic subway tile in running bond on thinset, white grout, caulked at the counter and edges
Photo: Smtzzz · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source
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Standard
$29 – $50 per sq ft
3x12 in. glazed ceramic tile in soft gray-green, offset lay, color-matched grout, metal edge trim
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Premium
$36 – $63 per sq ft
Honed travertine tile with a mosaic stone-and-glass accent band, stain-resistant color-matched grout, metal edge profiles, sealed
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Cost Breakdown in Detroit

Component	Category	Price Range	Unit
Materials	material	$13 – $22	sq ft
Labor	labor	$10 – $18	sq ft
Supplies & Other	supplies	$3.37 – $5.91	sq ft
Equipment & Disposal	equipment	$2.24 – $3.94	sq ft

Prices adjusted for Detroit local market conditions.

Install Tile Backsplash photo examples

Green glazed ceramic subway tile backsplash with an outlet above a dark countertop
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Diagonal travertine tile backsplash with accent strip above a dark granite counter
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White diagonal tile backsplash behind a black range in a maple kitchen
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Beige tile backsplash with dark diamond accents around a gas cooktop
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Design styles

See how install tile backsplash looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.

Detroit style: Mid-century modern and industrial loft

Metro Detroit has a deep mid-century modern inheritance, from Cranbrook to the region's 1950s ranches, plus converted downtown lofts that go industrial. Local designers lean on both rather than on coastal or Mediterranean references.

Work by Detroit designers first, then the styles Detroit draws from.

Built fromMid-Century Modern

Contemporary bathroom
Photo: Concetti
Industrial bathroom
Photo: Seattle Scandinavian · Profile
Industrial kitchen
Photo: HEWA Design · Profile
Industrial kitchen
Photo: Studio Pumarejo · Profile
Industrial kitchen
Photo: Modern Edge Design · Profile
Modern bathroom
Photo: Diana Hall Design · Profile
Modern bathroom: Modern Glamour Bath
Photo: Kaelyn Schmidt Design
Modern bathroom
Photo: Studio 818 · Profile
Modern bathroom: Modern Glamour Bath
Photo: Kaelyn Schmidt Design

Cost Factors in Detroit, Michigan

What Affects Pricing

Materials ($12.74-$22.40 per square foot)
Labor ($9.91-$17.42 per square foot)
Supplies & Other ($28.31-$49.77 per square foot)
Equipment & Disposal ($28.31-$49.77 per square foot)

Local Price Adjustments

Material costs1.0% below avg

Labor costs5.0% above avg

Labor costs in Detroit 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 Tile Backsplash, 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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