Shower pan cost in Tucson, AZ
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $860 – $2,650
- Per pan
- $832 – $2,152
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #164
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a shower pan in the Tucson area: $860 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 6% lower than the US figure. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $28.40 an hour in the Tucson area, 7% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Tucson, AZ, standard level
$1,400 to $2,100
About $1,228 to $1,756 per pan before permits. Labor is about 55% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $680 |
| Labor | $850 | $1,050 |
| Permits and fees | $170 | $350 |
| Total | $1,400 | $2,100 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Tucson, AZ
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $530 | $910 | 30% |
| Labor | $690 | $960 | $1,250 | 55% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $260 | $480 | 15% |
| Total | $860 | $1,750 | $2,650 | 100% |
What is behind the Tucson 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, Tucson wages are 0.92 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. Tucson 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 96.9: $30 to $480.
How Tucson compares
Same job, same size (1 pan), priced for the nearest metros. El Centro is the priciest of the group at $1,900.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson, AZthis page | $860 – $2,650 | $1,750 | |
| Phoenix, AZ75 miles | $910 – $2,750 | $1,850 | +4% |
| Yuma, AZ130 miles | $870 – $2,650 | $1,750 | level |
| Prescott Valley, AZ180 miles | $870 – $2,650 | $1,750 | +1% |
| El Centro, CA215 miles | $950 – $2,850 | $1,900 | +9% |
| Flagstaff, AZ255 miles | $870 – $2,650 | $1,750 | +1% |
| Arizona (statewide) | $890 – $2,700 | $1,800 | +2% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | +7% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Tucson ranks #164 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Tucson is 2% below the Arizona figure.
Elsewhere in Arizona
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, AZ | 2,375,760 jobs | $910 – $2,750 | $1,850 | +4% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 72,300 jobs | $870 – $2,650 | $1,750 | +1% |
| Yuma, AZ | 68,880 jobs | $870 – $2,650 | $1,750 | level |
| Flagstaff, AZ | 66,610 jobs | $870 – $2,650 | $1,750 | +1% |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | 56,490 jobs | $830 – $2,550 | $1,700 | −3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Tucson against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise, ID | 391,790 jobs | $850 – $2,600 | $1,750 | −1% |
| Allentown, PA | 377,180 jobs | $910 – $2,750 | $1,850 | +5% |
| Charleston, SC | 394,170 jobs | $810 – $2,550 | $1,700 | −4% |
| Dayton, OH | 372,660 jobs | $850 – $2,600 | $1,700 | −2% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Tucson bid
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.
What nearby projects cost in Tucson
Jobs that often go together with shower pan are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Tucson wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−6%) and kitchen cabinets lowest (−10%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,350 – $21,500 | −8% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,950 – $12,500 | −10% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,400 – $29,700 | −6% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,400 | −6% |
Who does the work: Tucson 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 Tucson the blend is 0.92.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 50% of the weighting: a median of $28.40 an hour, 7% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.88 and $31.05 an hour. About 1,170 work in the metro. That is 30.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 50% of the weighting: a median of $24.30 an hour, 9% below the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $20.66 and $28.99 an hour. About 100 work in the metro. That is 2.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.3 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $45 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $95. That is a swing of roughly 5.4% to 2.6% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Tucson has 389,630 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 68th 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% | $22.88 | $28.40 | $31.05 | $30.67 | 0.93 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $20.66 | $24.30 | $28.99 | $26.77 | 0.91 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.92 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: shower pan pricing in Tucson
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Tucson. 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
$860 to $1,550
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,400 to $2,100
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$1,950 to $2,650
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $860 – $1,550 | $1,400 – $2,100 | $1,950 – $2,650 |
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Shower pan in Tucson: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Tucson?
For 1 pan, expect $860 to $2,650 in the Tucson area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,400 to $2,100. Small jobs usually cost more per pan and large ones less.
+What is the price per pan for shower pan in Tucson?
About $832 to $2,152 per pan for materials and labor, plus $30 to $480 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $900 to $2,300.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Tucson or Phoenix?
Phoenix is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $1,850, which is 4% more than Tucson ($1,750). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Tucson?
About 55% at the midpoint, or $960 out of $1,750. Materials are 30% and permits 15%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Tucson?
$860 to $2,650. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Tucson?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $30 to $480 for fees in the Tucson area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Tucson expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of Arizona?
Tucson is 2% 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 Tucson?
The BLS median is $28.40 an hour in the Tucson area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.88 to $31.05.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Tucson?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $860 to $1,550 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 Tucson
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.