Basic
$14 – $38 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 Portland, Oregon?
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 Portland, Oregon typically costs $17 to $45 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 Portland, Oregon
$17 – $45
per sq ftPrices in Portland are 15.0% higher than the national average for subway tile backsplash.
National average: $15 – $40 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$17 – $45 per sq ft
3x6 in beveled ceramic subway tile, offset pattern, contrasting grout, bullnose edge trim
Premium
$21 – $56 per sq ft
3x12 in glazed porcelain subway tile in a herringbone pattern, slim metal edge trim
Cost Breakdown in Portland
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $7.09 – $19 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $6.56 – $18 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $1.89 – $5.04 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $1.26 – $3.36 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Portland local market conditions.
Design styles
See how subway tile backsplash looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Portland style: Pacific Northwest modern and mid-century
Portland has one of the country's strongest mid-century renovation scenes, paired with a Pacific Northwest modern palette of wood, daylight and simple materials. Craft and salvage are part of the local language.
Work by Portland designers first, then the styles Portland draws from.
Built fromMid-Century Modern
Contemporary bathroom
Photo: Bright Designlab
Industrial kitchen
Photo: HEWA Design · Profile
Farmhouse (Modern Farmhouse) kitchen
Photo: Fox & Fern Interiors · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Cielo Home · Profile
Japandi kitchen
Photo: Bright Designlab
Maximalist kitchen
Photo: Bright Designlab
Modern bathroom
Photo: Diana Hall Design · Profile
Modern bathroom: Modern Glamour Bath
Photo: Kaelyn Schmidt Design
Modern bathroom
Photo: Studio 818 · Profile
Cost Factors in Portland, Oregon
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 costs25.0% above avg
Labor costs in Portland 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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