Shower pan cost in Jonesboro, AR
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $710 – $2,300
- Per pan
- $679 – $1,859
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −20%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #300
- 1 = most expensive
Jonesboro homeowners pay roughly $710 to $2,300 to install a shower pan at 1 pan, or $679 to $1,859 per pan (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Jonesboro is 20% lower. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $22.61 an hour in the Jonesboro area, 26% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Jonesboro, AR, standard level
$1,200 to $1,800
About $1,033 to $1,505 per pan before permits. Labor is about 50% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $360 | $660 |
| Labor | $670 | $840 |
| Permits and fees | $150 | $310 |
| Total | $1,200 | $1,800 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Jonesboro, AR
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $510 | $890 | 34% |
| Labor | $540 | $750 | $970 | 50% |
| Permits and fees | $25 | $230 | $430 | 15% |
| Total | $710 | $1,500 | $2,300 | 100% |
What is behind the Jonesboro 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, Jonesboro wages are 0.72 times the national level. Labor makes up about 50% of the midpoint estimate (56% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Jonesboro metro is 93.6 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 pan comes to $510, compared with $550 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (85.9) and land at $25 to $430.
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 Jonesboro. The wage table below marks each row.
How Jonesboro 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 $1,500 to $1,700 across Jonesboro and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonesboro, ARthis page | $710 – $2,300 | $1,500 | |
| Memphis, TN65 miles | $830 – $2,550 | $1,700 | +13% |
| Jackson, TN100 miles | $770 – $2,450 | $1,600 | +7% |
| Little Rock, AR120 miles | $710 – $2,300 | $1,500 | +1% |
| Springfield, MO180 miles | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | +11% |
| Clarksville, TN180 miles | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | +11% |
| Arkansas (statewide) | $710 – $2,300 | $1,500 | +1% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | +25% |
Across 300 US metros, Jonesboro comes in at #300 from the top. The priciest is Bellingham, WA at $2,450; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $1,500 (midpoints, 1 pan). Statewide, Jonesboro is 1% below the Arkansas figure.
Other Arkansas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock, AR | 358,210 jobs | $710 – $2,300 | $1,500 | +1% |
| Fayetteville, AR | 275,180 jobs | $740 – $2,350 | $1,550 | +4% |
| Fort Smith, AR | 95,560 jobs | $710 – $2,300 | $1,500 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like Jonesboro's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Jonesboro against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheboygan, WI | 60,630 jobs | $1,150 – $3,100 | $2,100 | +41% |
| Chambersburg, PA | 60,280 jobs | $1,000 – $2,900 | $1,950 | +31% |
| Dothan, AL | 60,720 jobs | $760 – $2,400 | $1,600 | +5% |
| Alexandria, LA | 60,000 jobs | $810 – $2,450 | $1,650 | +9% |
Planning more than one job in Jonesboro?
Because every project leans on different trades, Jonesboro's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen remodel runs −11% and bathroom remodel −17%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $3,900 – $19,300 | −17% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,700 – $11,500 | −17% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $3,950 – $13,400 | −11% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $16,500 – $28,100 | −11% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $250 – $1,250 | −16% |
Cost by quality level and size in Jonesboro
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Jonesboro 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
$710 to $1,350
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,200 to $1,800
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$1,650 to $2,300
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $710 – $1,350 | $1,200 – $1,800 | $1,650 – $2,300 |
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 Jonesboro is 0.72 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 50%) the local median is $22.61 an hour, which is 26% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $18.48 and $28.22 an hour. BLS counts 160 of them working in the area, 26.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is about average.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 50% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Jonesboro metro, so we used the Arkansas statewide median: $18.74 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $17.62 and $21.63 an hour.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($28.22 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $95. At the 25th percentile ($18.48) it shrinks by about $70. The total moves by 6.4% or 4.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 60,620 jobs in the Jonesboro area. That makes it the 286th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.04% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 50% | $18.48 | $22.61 | $28.22 | $30.67 | 0.74 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $17.62 | $18.74 | $21.63 | $26.77 | 0.70 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.72 | |||||
Why two Jonesboro quotes can differ
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.
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Shower pan in Jonesboro: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Jonesboro?
For 1 pan, expect $710 to $2,300 in the Jonesboro area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,200 to $1,800. Small jobs usually cost more per pan and large ones less.
+What is the price per pan for shower pan in Jonesboro?
About $679 to $1,859 per pan for materials and labor, plus $25 to $430 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $900 to $2,300.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Jonesboro or Memphis?
Memphis is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $1,700, which is 13% more than Jonesboro ($1,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Jonesboro?
About 50% at the midpoint, or $750 out of $1,500. Materials are 34% and permits 15%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Jonesboro?
$710 to $2,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Jonesboro?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $25 to $430 for fees in the Jonesboro area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Jonesboro expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of Arkansas?
Jonesboro is 1% below the Arkansas statewide estimate ($1,500 at the midpoint). We cover 4 metros in Arkansas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Jonesboro?
The BLS median is $22.61 an hour in the Jonesboro area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.48 to $28.22.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Jonesboro?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $710 to $1,350 and premium work $1,650 to $2,300. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan near Jonesboro
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.