Basic
$14 – $36 per sq ft
Glossy white 3x6 in ceramic subway tile in an offset pattern, white grout, plain cut edges caulked at the counter
How Much Does Subway Tile Backsplash Cost in Fresno, California?
Ceramic or porcelain subway tile kitchen backsplash installed in a straight or offset pattern with thinset, grout and outlet cuts, per square foot of backsplash.
Subway Tile Backsplash in Fresno, California typically costs $16 to $43 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Subway Tile Backsplash in Fresno, California
$16 – $43
per sq ftPrices in Fresno are 8.0% higher than the national average for subway tile backsplash.
National average: $15 – $40 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$16 – $43 per sq ft
3x6 in beveled ceramic subway tile, offset pattern, contrasting grout, bullnose edge trim
Premium
$20 – $53 per sq ft
3x12 in glazed porcelain subway tile in a herringbone pattern, slim metal edge trim
Cost Breakdown in Fresno
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $7.09 – $19 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $5.78 – $15 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $1.89 – $5.04 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $1.26 – $3.36 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Fresno local market conditions.
Design styles
See how subway tile backsplash looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Fresno style: California ranch and Spanish
Fresno's housing is ranch, Craftsman and Spanish-influenced, and renovation work is practical: open the plan, update kitchens and baths, and keep the low, wide proportions. Modern farmhouse is the fastest-growing local look.
Photos of the styles Fresno draws from.
Built from
Spanish Colonial bathroom
Photo: Tiffany Diane Design · Profile
Spanish Colonial kitchen
Photo: Jaccard Interiors · Profile
Spanish Colonial kitchen
Photo: Neubleu Interior Design
Farmhouse (Modern Farmhouse) kitchen
Photo: 5K Homes + Interiors · Profile
Farmhouse (Modern Farmhouse) kitchen
Farmhouse (Modern Farmhouse) kitchen
Photo: Calimia Home · Profile
Farmhouse (Modern Farmhouse) kitchen
Photo: Dorling Design Studio · Profile
Farmhouse (Modern Farmhouse) kitchen
Photo: Emily Roose Interiors · Profile
Farmhouse (Modern Farmhouse) kitchen
Photo: Fox & Fern Interiors · Profile
Cost Factors in Fresno, California
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 costs5.0% above avg
Labor costs10.0% above avg
Labor costs in Fresno run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- Primary source data for this cost guide, trustpatrick.com/feeds/blog/backsplash-tile-installation-cost
- 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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