Shower pan cost in Flagstaff, AZ
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $870 – $2,650
- Per pan
- $839 – $2,164
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #155
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a shower pan in the Flagstaff area: $870 to $2,650 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 5% lower than the US figure. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $28.14 an hour in the Flagstaff area, 8% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Flagstaff, AZ, standard level
$1,400 to $2,150
About $1,236 to $1,766 per pan before permits. Labor is about 55% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $680 |
| Labor | $860 | $1,100 |
| Permits and fees | $170 | $360 |
| Total | $1,400 | $2,150 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Flagstaff, AZ
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $530 | $910 | 30% |
| Labor | $690 | $970 | $1,250 | 55% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $270 | $500 | 15% |
| Total | $870 | $1,750 | $2,650 | 100% |
What is behind the Flagstaff number
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, Flagstaff wages are 0.93 times the national level. Labor makes up about 55% of the midpoint estimate (56% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Flagstaff is at 96.2 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 100.3: $30 to $500.
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 Flagstaff. The wage table below marks each row.
Shower pan: what moves the price in Flagstaff
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.
Who does the work: Flagstaff 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 Flagstaff the blend is 0.93.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 50% of the weighting: a median of $28.14 an hour, 8% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.76 and $33.14 an hour. About 90 work in the metro. That is 13.5 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 Flagstaff metro, so we used the Arizona statewide median: $25.00 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $20.66 and $30.39 an hour.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $85 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $90. That is a swing of roughly 5.2% to 4.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Flagstaff has 66,610 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 272nd 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% | $22.76 | $28.14 | $33.14 | $30.67 | 0.92 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $20.66 | $25.00 | $30.39 | $26.77 | 0.93 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.93 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Flagstaff
Jobs that often go together with shower pan are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Flagstaff wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, window replacement comes out highest (−4%) and bathroom remodel lowest (−6%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,450 – $22,000 | −6% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,050 – $13,300 | −5% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,350 – $14,400 | −4% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,700 – $30,100 | −4% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,450 | −5% |
How Flagstaff compares
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 $1,700 to $1,900 across Flagstaff and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff, AZthis page | $870 – $2,650 | $1,750 | |
| Prescott Valley, AZ95 miles | $870 – $2,650 | $1,750 | level |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ110 miles | $830 – $2,550 | $1,700 | −4% |
| St. George, UT135 miles | $810 – $2,550 | $1,700 | −5% |
| Las Vegas, NV185 miles | $950 – $2,800 | $1,900 | +7% |
| Phoenix, AZ185 miles | $910 – $2,750 | $1,850 | +3% |
| Arizona (statewide) | $890 – $2,700 | $1,800 | +1% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | +6% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Flagstaff ranks #155 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Flagstaff is 1% below the Arizona figure.
Elsewhere in Arizona
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, AZ | 2,375,760 jobs | $910 – $2,750 | $1,850 | +3% |
| Tucson, AZ | 389,630 jobs | $860 – $2,650 | $1,750 | −1% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 72,300 jobs | $870 – $2,650 | $1,750 | level |
| Yuma, AZ | 68,880 jobs | $870 – $2,650 | $1,750 | −1% |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | 56,490 jobs | $830 – $2,550 | $1,700 | −4% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Flagstaff against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan, UT | 66,800 jobs | $860 – $2,650 | $1,750 | −1% |
| Amherst, MA | 65,670 jobs | $1,200 – $3,250 | $2,200 | +25% |
| Missoula, MT | 67,070 jobs | $1,050 – $2,950 | $2,000 | +13% |
| Harrisonburg, VA | 65,460 jobs | $810 – $2,550 | $1,650 | −5% |
Cost by quality level and size in Flagstaff
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Flagstaff. 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
$870 to $1,600
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,400 to $2,150
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$1,950 to $2,650
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $870 – $1,600 | $1,400 – $2,150 | $1,950 – $2,650 |
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Shower pan in Flagstaff: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Flagstaff?
For 1 pan, expect $870 to $2,650 in the Flagstaff area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,400 to $2,150. Small jobs usually cost more per pan and large ones less.
+What is the price per pan for shower pan in Flagstaff?
About $839 to $2,164 per pan for materials and labor, plus $30 to $500 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $900 to $2,300.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Flagstaff or Prescott Valley?
Prescott Valley is 95 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $1,750, which is 0% less than Flagstaff ($1,750). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Flagstaff?
About 55% at the midpoint, or $970 out of $1,750. Materials are 30% and permits 15%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Flagstaff?
$870 to $2,650. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Flagstaff?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $30 to $500 for fees in the Flagstaff area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Flagstaff expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of Arizona?
Flagstaff is 1% below the Arizona statewide estimate ($1,800 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Arizona; see the state page to compare them.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Flagstaff?
The BLS median is $28.14 an hour in the Flagstaff area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.76 to $33.14.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Flagstaff?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $870 to $1,600 and premium work $1,950 to $2,650. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan near Flagstaff
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.