How much does it cost to install a kitchen backsplash?

National baseline, before New York adjustments: Install Kitchen Backsplash typically costs $15.00-$40.00 per sq ft. Your final price depends on project size, site conditions, and finish level.

What are the material costs for a kitchen backsplash?

National baseline, before New York adjustments: Material costs for Install Kitchen Backsplash usually run $6.75-$18.00 per sq ft. Product grade and finish selection drive most of that spread.

How much does labor cost for a kitchen backsplash installation?

National baseline, before New York adjustments: Labor for Install Kitchen Backsplash usually runs $5.25-$14.00 per sq ft. Access, prep work, and installation complexity drive the labor range.

What's included in 'supplies and other' for backsplash installation?

National baseline, before New York adjustments: Additional costs for Install Kitchen Backsplash usually come from supplies at $1.80-$4.80 per sq ft; equipment at $1.20-$3.20 per sq ft. These items vary with prep, cleanup, and site conditions.

What are the equipment and disposal fees for a backsplash?

National baseline, before New York adjustments: For Install Kitchen Backsplash, expect equipment at $1.20-$3.20 per sq ft. The exact amount depends on tools, hauling, and cleanup requirements.

How Much Does Install Kitchen Backsplash Cost in New York, New York?

Install a ceramic, porcelain or glass tile kitchen backsplash over prepared wall, including setting, grout and sealing.

Install Kitchen Backsplash in New York, New York typically costs $17 to $46 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 New York, New York

$17 – $46

per sq ft

Prices in New York are 18.0% higher than the national average for install kitchen backsplash.

National average: $15 – $40 per sq ft

What you get at each price level

Basic
$15 – $39 per sq ft
3 x 6 in. white glazed ceramic subway tile in running bond, thinset set, cement grout, caulked at countertop and edges
Standard
$17 – $46 per sq ft
Porcelain tile in a chosen color and offset layout, modified thinset, metal edge trim, stain-resistant grout, caulked
Premium
$22 – $58 per sq ft
Glass tile in herringbone layout, modified thinset, metal edge profiles, urethane grout, caulked

Cost Breakdown in New York

Component	Category	Price Range	Unit
Materials	material	$7.43 – $20	sq ft
Labor	labor	$6.62 – $18	sq ft
Supplies & Other	supplies	$1.98 – $5.28	sq ft
Equipment & Disposal	equipment	$1.32 – $3.52	sq ft

Prices adjusted for New York local market conditions.

Install Kitchen Backsplash photo examples

Gray-green glazed subway tile backsplash with an electrical outlet
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Diagonal travertine tile backsplash with an accent band above a dark granite countertop
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White diagonal tile backsplash behind a range and maple cabinets
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Kitchen with a beige tile backsplash, oak cabinets and a dark granite counter
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Design styles

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

New York style: Pre-war classic and downtown contemporary

New York splits into two dominant looks: pre-war classic, with high ceilings, crown molding, herringbone floors and traditional detail, and downtown contemporary, with open loft plans, industrial windows, pale oak and minimal trim. Renovations usually pick one and commit.

Work by New York designers first, then the styles New York draws from.

Built from

Modern kitchen
Photo: Alexandra Peck Design · Profile
Minimalist kitchen
Photo: Sara Mosele Interiors · Profile
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

Cost Factors in New York, New York

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 costs10.0% above avg

Labor costs26.0% above avg

Labor costs in New York 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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