Shower pan cost in Phoenix, AZ
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $910 – $2,750
- Per pan
- $878 – $2,226
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −2%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #134
- 1 = most expensive
Phoenix homeowners pay roughly $910 to $2,750 to install a shower pan at 1 pan, or $878 to $2,226 per pan (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Phoenix is almost level. Building materials run about 5% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 95.0).
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Phoenix, AZ, standard level
$1,450 to $2,200
About $1,282 to $1,821 per pan before permits. Labor is about 56% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $370 | $670 |
| Labor | $910 | $1,150 |
| Permits and fees | $180 | $370 |
| Total | $1,450 | $2,200 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Phoenix, AZ
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $520 | $900 | 29% |
| Labor | $740 | $1,050 | $1,300 | 56% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $270 | $520 | 15% |
| Total | $910 | $1,850 | $2,750 | 100% |
Where the Phoenix price comes from
Labor is 56% 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 Phoenix the blended ratio comes out at 0.98.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Phoenix metro is 95.0 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 pan comes to $520, compared with $550 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (103.3) and land at $30 to $520.
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Phoenix is 0.98 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 50%) the local median is $30.65 an hour, which is in line with the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $26.17 and $43.50 an hour. BLS counts 9,270 of them working in the area, 39.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 50%) the local median is $25.72 an hour, which is 4% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $19.28 and $30.51 an hour. BLS counts 780 of them working in the area, 3.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($43.50 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $220. At the 25th percentile ($26.17) it shrinks by about $75. The total moves by 12.0% or 4.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 2,375,760 jobs in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler area. That makes it the 11th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 1.53% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 50% | $26.17 | $30.65 | $43.50 | $30.67 | 1.00 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $19.28 | $25.72 | $30.51 | $26.77 | 0.96 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.98 | |||||
Phoenix against nearby metros and the rest of Arizona
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 $1,750 to $1,900 across Phoenix and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, AZthis page | $910 – $2,750 | $1,850 | |
| Tucson, AZ75 miles | $860 – $2,650 | $1,750 | −4% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ105 miles | $870 – $2,650 | $1,750 | −3% |
| Yuma, AZ110 miles | $870 – $2,650 | $1,750 | −4% |
| Flagstaff, AZ185 miles | $870 – $2,650 | $1,750 | −3% |
| El Centro, CA190 miles | $950 – $2,850 | $1,900 | +4% |
| Arizona (statewide) | $890 – $2,700 | $1,800 | −2% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | +2% |
Across 300 US metros, Phoenix comes in at #134 from the top. The priciest is Bellingham, WA at $2,450; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $1,500 (midpoints, 1 pan). Statewide, Phoenix is 2% above the Arizona figure.
Other Arizona metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson, AZ | 389,630 jobs | $860 – $2,650 | $1,750 | −4% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 72,300 jobs | $870 – $2,650 | $1,750 | −3% |
| Yuma, AZ | 68,880 jobs | $870 – $2,650 | $1,750 | −4% |
| Flagstaff, AZ | 66,610 jobs | $870 – $2,650 | $1,750 | −3% |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | 56,490 jobs | $830 – $2,550 | $1,700 | −7% |
Cities with a workforce like Phoenix's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Phoenix against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | 2,703,890 jobs | $1,300 – $3,500 | $2,400 | +32% |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $1,100 – $3,200 | $2,150 | +18% |
| Miami, FL | 2,819,940 jobs | $850 – $2,750 | $1,800 | −1% |
| Seattle, WA | 2,086,210 jobs | $1,300 – $3,500 | $2,400 | +31% |
Phoenix: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Phoenix 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
$910 to $1,650
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,450 to $2,200
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$2,000 to $2,750
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $910 – $1,650 | $1,450 – $2,200 | $2,000 – $2,750 |
Shower pan: what moves the price in Phoenix
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.
Related projects, priced for Phoenix
Because every project leans on different trades, Phoenix's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen cabinets runs −2% and kitchen backsplash −4%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,550 – $22,500 | −3% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,150 – $13,800 | −2% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,350 – $14,400 | −4% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,700 – $30,200 | −4% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $290 – $1,450 | −4% |
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Shower pan in Phoenix: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Phoenix?
For 1 pan, expect $910 to $2,750 in the Phoenix area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,450 to $2,200. Small jobs usually cost more per pan and large ones less.
+What is the price per pan for shower pan in Phoenix?
About $878 to $2,226 per pan for materials and labor, plus $30 to $520 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $900 to $2,300.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Phoenix or Tucson?
Tucson is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $1,750, which is 4% less than Phoenix ($1,850). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Phoenix?
About 56% at the midpoint, or $1,050 out of $1,850. Materials are 29% and permits 15%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Phoenix?
$910 to $2,750. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Phoenix?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $30 to $520 for fees in the Phoenix area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Phoenix expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of Arizona?
Phoenix is 2% above 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 Phoenix?
The BLS median is $30.65 an hour in the Phoenix area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $26.17 to $43.50.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Phoenix?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $910 to $1,650 and premium work $2,000 to $2,750. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan near Phoenix
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.