Shower pan cost in Dothan, AL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $760 – $2,400
- Per pan
- $735 – $1,978
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −15%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #288
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a shower pan in the Dothan area: $760 to $2,400 for 1 pan. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 15% lower than the US figure. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $23.59 an hour in the Dothan area, 23% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Dothan, AL, standard level
$1,250 to $1,900
About $1,108 to $1,605 per pan before permits. Labor is about 52% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $680 |
| Labor | $730 | $920 |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $300 |
| Total | $1,250 | $1,900 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Dothan, AL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $530 | $920 | 34% |
| Labor | $590 | $830 | $1,050 | 52% |
| Permits and fees | $25 | $220 | $420 | 14% |
| Total | $760 | $1,600 | $2,400 | 100% |
Why Dothan prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters at 50%, tile and stone setters at 50%. Weighted together, Dothan wages are 0.79 times the national level. Labor makes up about 52% of the midpoint estimate (56% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Dothan is at 96.4 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $550 nationally becomes $530 here (midpoint, 1 pan). Permits follow the all-items index of 83.8: $25 to $420.
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 Dothan. The wage table below marks each row.
Planning more than one job in Dothan?
Jobs that often go together with shower pan are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Dothan wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−8%) and kitchen cabinets lowest (−17%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,050 – $20,100 | −14% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,750 – $11,500 | −17% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,000 – $13,700 | −9% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,000 – $28,900 | −8% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $260 – $1,350 | −11% |
Who does the work: Dothan trade wages
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 2 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Dothan the blend is 0.79.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 50% of the weighting: a median of $23.59 an hour, 23% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $20.02 and $28.37 an hour. About 130 work in the metro. That is 21.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 50% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Dothan 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.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $80 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $60. That is a swing of roughly 3.9% to 5.2% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Dothan has 60,720 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 284th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 50% | $20.02 | $23.59 | $28.37 | $30.67 | 0.77 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $17.91 | $21.54 | $22.86 | $26.77 | 0.80 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.79 | |||||
Dothan against nearby metros and the rest of Alabama
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Dothan. Albany comes closest at about $1,600.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dothan, ALthis page | $760 – $2,400 | $1,600 | |
| Panama City, FL70 miles | $770 – $2,500 | $1,650 | +3% |
| Crestview, FL70 miles | $800 – $2,500 | $1,650 | +5% |
| Albany, GA85 miles | $770 – $2,450 | $1,600 | +2% |
| Auburn, AL85 miles | $780 – $2,450 | $1,600 | +2% |
| Columbus, GA90 miles | $770 – $2,450 | $1,600 | +2% |
| Alabama (statewide) | $820 – $2,500 | $1,650 | +6% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | +18% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Dothan ranks #288 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Dothan is 6% below the Alabama figure.
Elsewhere in Alabama
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | 520,290 jobs | $830 – $2,550 | $1,700 | +7% |
| Huntsville, AL | 266,650 jobs | $820 – $2,550 | $1,700 | +7% |
| Mobile, AL | 172,550 jobs | $820 – $2,550 | $1,650 | +6% |
| Montgomery, AL | 165,550 jobs | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | +6% |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | 108,460 jobs | $820 – $2,550 | $1,650 | +6% |
| Daphne, AL | 87,120 jobs | $810 – $2,550 | $1,650 | +6% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Dothan against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur, AL | 61,240 jobs | $820 – $2,550 | $1,700 | +6% |
| Sheboygan, WI | 60,630 jobs | $1,150 – $3,100 | $2,100 | +34% |
| Santa Fe, NM | 61,770 jobs | $720 – $2,400 | $1,550 | −2% |
| Jonesboro, AR | 60,620 jobs | $710 – $2,300 | $1,500 | −5% |
Why two Dothan quotes can differ
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.
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).
Pick a size, pick a tier: shower pan pricing in Dothan
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Dothan. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from one shower pan to one shower pan.
Basic
$760 to $1,400
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,250 to $1,900
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$1,750 to $2,400
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $760 – $1,400 | $1,250 – $1,900 | $1,750 – $2,400 |
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Shower pan in Dothan: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Dothan?
For 1 pan, expect $760 to $2,400 in the Dothan area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,250 to $1,900. Small jobs usually cost more per pan and large ones less.
+What is the price per pan for shower pan in Dothan?
About $735 to $1,978 per pan for materials and labor, plus $25 to $420 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $900 to $2,300.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Dothan or Panama City?
Panama City is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $1,650, which is 3% more than Dothan ($1,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Dothan?
About 52% at the midpoint, or $830 out of $1,600. Materials are 34% and permits 14%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Dothan?
$760 to $2,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Dothan?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $25 to $420 for fees in the Dothan area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Dothan expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of Alabama?
Dothan is 6% 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 Dothan?
The BLS median is $23.59 an hour in the Dothan area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.02 to $28.37.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Dothan?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $760 to $1,400 and premium work $1,750 to $2,400. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan near Dothan
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.