Basic
$23 – $40 per sq ft
3x6 in. white glazed ceramic subway tile in running bond on thinset, white grout, caulked at the counter and edges
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How Much Does Install Tile Backsplash Cost in Salt Lake City, Utah?
Install Tile Backsplash: national installed price range, materials and labor breakdown, and local pricing by ZIP code.
Install Tile Backsplash in Salt Lake City, Utah typically costs $27 to $47 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 Salt Lake City, Utah
$27 – $47
per sq ftPrices in Salt Lake City are 5.0% lower than the national average for install tile backsplash.
National average: $28 – $50 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$27 – $47 per sq ft
3x12 in. glazed ceramic tile in soft gray-green, offset lay, color-matched grout, metal edge trim
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$34 – $59 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 Salt Lake City
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $12 – $22 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $9.32 – $16 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $3.26 – $5.73 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $2.17 – $3.82 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Salt Lake City 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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Find a pro to do thisDiagonal travertine tile backsplash with accent strip above a dark granite counter
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Find a pro to do thisWhite diagonal tile backsplash behind a black range in a maple kitchen
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Find a pro to do thisBeige 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.
Salt Lake City style: Mountain modern
Salt Lake City and Park City work in mountain modern: timber, stone, big glass, warm minimal interiors and a direct relationship with the landscape. The look is cleaner and more contemporary than the older log-and-antler cabin style.
Photos of the styles Salt Lake City draws from.
Built from
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
Modern bathroom
Photo: Studio 818 · Profile
Modern kitchen
Photo: AAHA Studio · Profile
Modern kitchen
Photo: Alexandra Peck Design · Profile
Modern kitchen
Photo: Debra Butler Design Studio · Profile
Modern kitchen
Photo: Dorling Design Studio · Profile
Cost Factors in Salt Lake City, Utah
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 costs4.0% below avg
Labor costs6.0% below avg
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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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