Basic
$13 – $34 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 Milwaukee, Wisconsin?
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 Milwaukee, Wisconsin typically costs $15 to $40 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 Milwaukee, Wisconsin
$15 – $40
per sq ftPrices in Milwaukee are 3.0% higher than the national average for subway tile backsplash.
National average: $15 – $40 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$15 – $40 per sq ft
3x6 in beveled ceramic subway tile, offset pattern, contrasting grout, bullnose edge trim
Premium
$19 – $50 per sq ft
3x12 in glazed porcelain subway tile in a herringbone pattern, slim metal edge trim
Cost Breakdown in Milwaukee
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $6.35 – $17 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $5.88 – $16 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $1.69 – $4.51 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $1.13 – $3.01 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Milwaukee local market conditions.
Design styles
See how subway tile backsplash looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Milwaukee style: Industrial and traditional
Milwaukee's Third Ward lofts and historic bungalows drive two local looks: industrial conversion with brick and timber, and traditional with warm wood and period detail. Craft and salvage are valued.
Work by Milwaukee designers first, then the styles Milwaukee draws from.
Built from
Industrial kitchen
Photo: Modern Edge Design · Profile
Industrial bathroom
Photo: Seattle Scandinavian · Profile
Industrial kitchen
Photo: HEWA Design · Profile
Industrial kitchen
Photo: Studio Pumarejo · Profile
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
Cost Factors in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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 costs6.0% below avg
Labor costs12.0% above avg
Labor costs in Milwaukee 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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