Basic
$12 – $32 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 Salt Lake City, Utah?
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 Salt Lake City, Utah typically costs $14 to $38 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 Salt Lake City, Utah
$14 – $38
per sq ftPrices in Salt Lake City are 5.0% lower than the national average for subway tile backsplash.
National average: $15 – $40 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$14 – $38 per sq ft
3x6 in beveled ceramic subway tile, offset pattern, contrasting grout, bullnose edge trim
Premium
$18 – $48 per sq ft
3x12 in glazed porcelain subway tile in a herringbone pattern, slim metal edge trim
Cost Breakdown in Salt Lake City
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $6.48 – $17 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $4.93 – $13 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $1.73 – $4.61 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $1.15 – $3.07 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Salt Lake City local market conditions.
Design styles
See how subway 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 ($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 costs4.0% below avg
Labor costs6.0% below avg
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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