Shower pan cost in Tuscaloosa, AL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $820 – $2,550
- Per pan
- $796 – $2,089
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #224
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a shower pan in the Tuscaloosa area: $820 to $2,550 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 10% lower than the US figure. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $28.62 an hour in the Tuscaloosa area, 7% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Tuscaloosa, AL, standard level
$1,350 to $2,000
About $1,184 to $1,701 per pan before permits. Labor is about 54% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $680 |
| Labor | $810 | $1,000 |
| Permits and fees | $150 | $310 |
| Total | $1,350 | $2,000 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Tuscaloosa, AL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $530 | $920 | 32% |
| Labor | $650 | $910 | $1,150 | 54% |
| Permits and fees | $25 | $230 | $440 | 14% |
| Total | $820 | $1,650 | $2,550 | 100% |
Where the Tuscaloosa price comes from
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, Tuscaloosa wages are 0.87 times the national level. Labor makes up about 54% of the midpoint estimate (56% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Tuscaloosa 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 87.7: $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 Tuscaloosa. The wage table below marks each row.
Is Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa, ALthis page | $820 – $2,550 | $1,650 | |
| Birmingham, AL60 miles | $830 – $2,550 | $1,700 | +1% |
| Montgomery, AL95 miles | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | level |
| Decatur, AL105 miles | $820 – $2,550 | $1,700 | level |
| Huntsville, AL130 miles | $820 – $2,550 | $1,700 | +1% |
| Auburn, AL140 miles | $780 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −4% |
| Alabama (statewide) | $820 – $2,500 | $1,650 | level |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | +11% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Tuscaloosa ranks #224 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Tuscaloosa is 0% above the Alabama figure.
Elsewhere in Alabama
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | 520,290 jobs | $830 – $2,550 | $1,700 | +1% |
| Huntsville, AL | 266,650 jobs | $820 – $2,550 | $1,700 | +1% |
| Mobile, AL | 172,550 jobs | $820 – $2,550 | $1,650 | level |
| Montgomery, AL | 165,550 jobs | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | level |
| Daphne, AL | 87,120 jobs | $810 – $2,550 | $1,650 | level |
| Auburn, AL | 72,710 jobs | $780 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −4% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Tuscaloosa against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laredo, TX | 109,370 jobs | $760 – $2,400 | $1,550 | −6% |
| Bend, OR | 108,240 jobs | $1,050 – $3,100 | $2,100 | +24% |
| Charlottesville, VA | 114,780 jobs | $840 – $2,600 | $1,700 | +3% |
| Columbia, MO | 107,680 jobs | $920 – $2,700 | $1,800 | +8% |
Related projects, priced for Tuscaloosa
Jobs that often go together with shower pan are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Tuscaloosa wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−6%) and kitchen cabinets lowest (−11%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,250 – $21,100 | −9% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,900 – $12,400 | −11% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,100 – $13,800 | −8% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,400 – $29,500 | −6% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −10% |
Who does the work: Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa the blend is 0.87.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 50% of the weighting: a median of $28.62 an hour, 7% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.91 and $34.36 an hour. About 370 work in the metro. That is 34.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 50% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Tuscaloosa 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 $100 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $100. That is a swing of roughly 5.8% to 5.9% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Tuscaloosa has 108,460 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 192nd 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% | $22.91 | $28.62 | $34.36 | $30.67 | 0.93 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $17.91 | $21.54 | $22.86 | $26.77 | 0.80 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.87 | |||||
Shower pan: what moves the price in Tuscaloosa
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 Tuscaloosa
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Tuscaloosa. 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
$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 $2,550
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $820 – $1,500 | $1,350 – $2,000 | $1,850 – $2,550 |
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Shower pan in Tuscaloosa: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Tuscaloosa?
For 1 pan, expect $820 to $2,550 in the Tuscaloosa area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,350 to $2,000. Small jobs usually cost more per pan and large ones less.
+What is the price per pan for shower pan in Tuscaloosa?
About $796 to $2,089 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 Tuscaloosa or Birmingham?
Birmingham is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $1,700, which is 1% more than Tuscaloosa ($1,650). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Tuscaloosa?
About 54% at the midpoint, or $910 out of $1,650. Materials are 32% and permits 14%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Tuscaloosa?
$820 to $2,550. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Tuscaloosa?
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 Tuscaloosa area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Tuscaloosa expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of Alabama?
Tuscaloosa is 0% above 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 Tuscaloosa?
The BLS median is $28.62 an hour in the Tuscaloosa area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.91 to $34.36.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Tuscaloosa?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $820 to $1,500 and premium work $1,850 to $2,550. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan near Tuscaloosa
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.