Basic
$9.31 – $17 per sq ft
4x4 in. white glazed ceramic tile on thinset over backer, white grout, bullnose edges
How Much Does Install Wall Tile Cost in Salt Lake City, Utah?
Install Wall Tile: national installed price range, materials and labor breakdown, and local pricing by ZIP code.
Install Wall Tile in Salt Lake City, Utah typically costs $11 to $20 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 Wall Tile in Salt Lake City, Utah
$11 – $20
per sq ftPrices in Salt Lake City are 5.0% lower than the national average for install wall tile.
National average: $11 – $21 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$11 – $20 per sq ft
3x12 in. glazed ceramic tile in a soft color, color-matched grout, metal edge trim
Premium
$14 – $25 per sq ft
12x24 in. matte porcelain tile with tight joints, stain-resistant grout, metal edge profiles
Cost Breakdown in Salt Lake City
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $4.96 – $9.19 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $3.78 – $6.99 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $1.32 – $2.45 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.88 – $1.63 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Salt Lake City local market conditions.
Install Wall Tile photo examples
Corner of a kitchen with diagonal tile backsplash above a dark granite counter
Photo: granite-charlotte · CC BY 2.0 · Source
Find a pro to do thisKitchen with green ceramic tile backsplash behind range and counters
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Design styles
See how install wall tile 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 fromJapandi
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: Alexandra Peck Design · Profile
Modern kitchen
Photo: Dorling Design Studio · Profile
Modern kitchen
Photo: Emily Roose Interiors · Profile
Modern kitchen
Photo: L+L design studio · Profile
Cost Factors in Salt Lake City, Utah
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($5.17-$9.57 per square foot)
- Labor ($4.02-$7.44 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($11.49-$21.26 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($11.49-$21.26 per square foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs4.0% below avg
Labor costs6.0% below avg
Frequently Asked Questions
How we price this
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Install Wall Tile, 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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