Shower pan cost in Alabama
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (1 pan)
- $820 – $2,500
- Per pan
- $791 – $2,080
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $1,850
- Metros covered
- 9
Alabama prices for shower pan: $820 to $2,500 for 1 pan, or $791 to $2,080 per pan without the permit. The state midpoint is 10% below the national one. Local wages for plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters are $28.21 an hour.
Inside Alabama, the metros we cover range from $1,600 (Dothan) to $1,700 (Birmingham) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Alabama (statewide), standard level
$1,350 to $2,000
About $1,178 to $1,693 per pan before permits. Labor is about 54% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $680 |
| Labor | $800 | $1,000 |
| Permits and fees | $150 | $320 |
| Total | $1,350 | $2,000 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Alabama
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $530 | $920 | 32% |
| Labor | $650 | $910 | $1,150 | 54% |
| Permits and fees | $25 | $240 | $440 | 14% |
| Total | $820 | $1,650 | $2,500 | 100% |
Quality levels and sizes in Alabama
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Alabama wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 1 common sizes.
Basic
$820 to $1,500
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,350 to $2,000
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$1,850 to $2,500
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $820 – $1,500 | $1,350 – $2,000 | $1,850 – $2,500 |
How Alabama compares with nearby states
Alabama ranks 44 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for shower pan, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Massachusetts at $2,350 and the cheapest Arkansas at $1,500, both for 1 pan at the midpoint. Alabama sits at $1,650. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 170 miles away | $840 – $2,600 | $1,700 | +3% |
| Mississippi | 180 miles away | $760 – $2,400 | $1,600 | −5% |
| Tennessee | 190 miles away | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | level |
| Louisiana | 310 miles away | $840 – $2,550 | $1,700 | +1% |
| South Carolina | 350 miles away | $780 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −2% |
Shower pan: what moves the price in Alabama
Pre-made versus custom
Pre-made trays are $500-$1,550 installed; a custom tile pan is $900-$3,500; a custom stone pan is $1,200-$2,000 or more (HomeGuide).
Extras
Benches, trench drains and curb changes add $100-$600.
Tile
Tile for the shower costs $10-$50 per square foot installed, and that comes on top of the pan.
Permit
Plumbing permits are $30-$500, and many cities require one to replace a shower pan.
What plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters and the other trades earn in Alabama
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 2 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 0.86 for Alabama.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 50%) the local median is $28.21 an hour, which is 8% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.63 and $31.12 an hour. BLS counts 6,950 of them working in the state, 32.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is about average.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 50%) the local median is $21.54 an hour, which is 20% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $17.91 and $22.86 an hour. BLS counts 260 of them working in the state, 1.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters ($31.12 an hour) would add about $50 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($22.63) would take off about $95. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 2,113,660 jobs across Alabama (May 2025), which is 1.4% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 50% | $22.63 | $28.21 | $31.12 | $30.67 | 0.92 | state |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $17.91 | $21.54 | $22.86 | $26.77 | 0.80 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.86 | |||||
Shower pan cost by metro in Alabama
2 of the 9 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $1,650, and the top-to-bottom gap is 7%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (1 pan) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | $830 – $2,550 | $1,700 | +1% |
| Huntsville, AL | $820 – $2,550 | $1,700 | +1% |
| Decatur, AL | $820 – $2,550 | $1,700 | level |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $820 – $2,550 | $1,650 | level |
| Mobile, AL | $820 – $2,550 | $1,650 | level |
| Daphne, AL | $810 – $2,550 | $1,650 | level |
| Montgomery, AL | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | level |
| Auburn, AL | $780 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −4% |
| Dothan, AL | $760 – $2,400 | $1,600 | −6% |
If you are planning more than one job in Alabama
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Alabama wages and prices. Against national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−6%) and kitchen cabinets lowest (−11%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,250 – $21,000 | −10% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,900 – $12,300 | −11% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,100 – $13,900 | −8% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,300 – $29,400 | −6% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −10% |
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Shower pan in Alabama: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Alabama?
$820 to $2,500 for 1 pan, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Alabama can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Alabama is cheapest for shower pan?
Dothan at about $1,600 (midpoint, 1 pan). The priciest is Birmingham at $1,700.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Alabama than the US average?
It is 10% cheaper: $1,650 against $1,850 for 1 pan at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Alabama?
About 54% ($910). Materials are 32%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.86x the national wage level.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Alabama?
The BLS statewide median is $28.21 an hour, against $30.67 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.63 to $31.12.
+Where does Alabama rank for shower pan costs?
44th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $1,650 for 1 pan. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Alabama?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $820 to $1,500 and premium work $1,850 to $2,500. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan by city in Alabama
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.