Shower pan cost in Auburn, AL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $780 – $2,450
- Per pan
- $749 – $2,004
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −14%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #273
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a shower pan in Auburn, plan on $780 to $2,450 for 1 pan, all in. Per pan, that is $749 to $2,004 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 14% lower than the national one. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $24.79 an hour in the Auburn area, 19% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Auburn, AL, standard level
$1,300 to $1,950
About $1,126 to $1,628 per pan before permits. Labor is about 53% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $680 |
| Labor | $750 | $940 |
| Permits and fees | $150 | $320 |
| Total | $1,300 | $1,950 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Auburn, AL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $530 | $920 | 33% |
| Labor | $600 | $850 | $1,100 | 53% |
| Permits and fees | $25 | $230 | $440 | 14% |
| Total | $780 | $1,600 | $2,450 | 100% |
Why Auburn prices look the way they do
Labor is 53% of the midpoint bill here, against 56% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (50%), tile and stone setters (50%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Auburn the blended ratio comes out at 0.81.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Auburn metro is 96.4 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 pan comes to $530, compared with $550 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (87.9) and land at $25 to $440.
Data note: 50% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Auburn. The wage table below marks each row.
Auburn labor market for shower pan
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 2 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Auburn is 0.81 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 50%) the local median is $24.79 an hour, which is 19% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $21.03 and $29.26 an hour. BLS counts 200 of them working in the area, 27.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is about average.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 50% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Auburn metro, so we used the Alabama statewide median: $21.54 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $17.91 and $22.86 an hour.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($29.26 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $75. At the 25th percentile ($21.03) it shrinks by about $65. The total moves by 4.8% or 4.0%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 72,710 jobs in the Auburn-Opelika area. That makes it the 252nd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 50% | $21.03 | $24.79 | $29.26 | $30.67 | 0.81 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $17.91 | $21.54 | $22.86 | $26.77 | 0.80 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.81 | |||||
Is Auburn cheap or dear? The local comparison
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 1 pan range from $1,600 to $1,700 across Auburn and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn, ALthis page | $780 – $2,450 | $1,600 | |
| Columbus, GA40 miles | $770 – $2,450 | $1,600 | level |
| Montgomery, AL50 miles | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | +4% |
| Dothan, AL85 miles | $760 – $2,400 | $1,600 | −2% |
| Birmingham, AL100 miles | $830 – $2,550 | $1,700 | +5% |
| Albany, GA100 miles | $770 – $2,450 | $1,600 | level |
| Alabama (statewide) | $820 – $2,500 | $1,650 | +4% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | +16% |
Across 300 US metros, Auburn comes in at #273 from the top. The priciest is Bellingham, WA at $2,450; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $1,500 (midpoints, 1 pan). Statewide, Auburn is 4% below the Alabama figure.
Other Alabama metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | 520,290 jobs | $830 – $2,550 | $1,700 | +5% |
| Huntsville, AL | 266,650 jobs | $820 – $2,550 | $1,700 | +5% |
| Mobile, AL | 172,550 jobs | $820 – $2,550 | $1,650 | +4% |
| Montgomery, AL | 165,550 jobs | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | +4% |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | 108,460 jobs | $820 – $2,550 | $1,650 | +4% |
| Daphne, AL | 87,120 jobs | $810 – $2,550 | $1,650 | +4% |
Cities with a workforce like Auburn's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Auburn against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington, IN | 73,240 jobs | $1,050 – $3,000 | $2,050 | +26% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 72,300 jobs | $870 – $2,650 | $1,750 | +9% |
| Kahului, HI | 73,750 jobs | $1,100 – $3,200 | $2,150 | +33% |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 72,280 jobs | $790 – $2,500 | $1,650 | +3% |
Shower pan: what moves the price in Auburn
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.
Planning more than one job in Auburn?
Because every project leans on different trades, Auburn's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen remodel runs −7% and kitchen cabinets −13%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,100 – $20,400 | −12% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,850 – $12,100 | −13% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,050 – $13,800 | −8% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,200 – $29,200 | −7% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −10% |
Cost by quality level and size in Auburn
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Auburn wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 1 common sizes.
Basic
$780 to $1,450
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,300 to $1,950
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$1,800 to $2,450
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $780 – $1,450 | $1,300 – $1,950 | $1,800 – $2,450 |
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Shower pan in Auburn: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Auburn?
For 1 pan, expect $780 to $2,450 in the Auburn area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,300 to $1,950. Small jobs usually cost more per pan and large ones less.
+What is the price per pan for shower pan in Auburn?
About $749 to $2,004 per pan for materials and labor, plus $25 to $440 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $900 to $2,300.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Auburn or Columbus?
Columbus is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $1,600, which is 0% less than Auburn ($1,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Auburn?
About 53% at the midpoint, or $850 out of $1,600. Materials are 33% and permits 14%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Auburn?
$780 to $2,450. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Auburn?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $25 to $440 for fees in the Auburn area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Auburn expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of Alabama?
Auburn is 4% below the Alabama statewide estimate ($1,650 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in Alabama; see the state page to compare them.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Auburn?
The BLS median is $24.79 an hour in the Auburn area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.03 to $29.26.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Auburn?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $780 to $1,450 and premium work $1,800 to $2,450. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan near Auburn
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.