Shower pan cost in Little Rock, 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 – $1,858
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −19%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #299
- 1 = most expensive
A shower pan in Little Rock, AR usually costs $710 to $2,300 for 1 pan. That works out to about $679 to $1,858 per pan before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $360 less. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $23.65 an hour in the Little Rock area, 23% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Little Rock, AR, standard level
$1,200 to $1,850
About $1,033 to $1,504 per pan before permits. Labor is about 50% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $360 | $660 |
| Labor | $670 | $840 |
| Permits and fees | $150 | $320 |
| Total | $1,200 | $1,850 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Little Rock, AR
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $510 | $890 | 34% |
| Labor | $540 | $750 | $970 | 50% |
| Permits and fees | $25 | $240 | $450 | 16% |
| Total | $710 | $1,500 | $2,300 | 100% |
Why Little Rock prices look the way they do
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, Little Rock wages are 0.72 times the national level. Labor makes up about 50% of the midpoint estimate (56% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Little Rock is at 93.6 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $550 nationally becomes $510 here (midpoint, 1 pan). Permits follow the all-items index of 89.4: $25 to $450.
Specs and site conditions that change a Little Rock bid
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).
Related projects, priced for Little Rock
Jobs that often go together with shower pan are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Little Rock wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−10%) and kitchen backsplash lowest (−17%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $3,950 – $19,600 | −16% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,750 – $11,900 | −14% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,000 – $13,500 | −10% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $16,700 – $28,400 | −10% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $240 – $1,250 | −17% |
What local crews earn in Little Rock
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 Little Rock the blend is 0.72.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 50% of the weighting: a median of $23.65 an hour, 23% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $18.26 and $29.55 an hour. About 890 work in the metro. That is 24.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 50% of the weighting: a median of $17.79 an hour, 34% below the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $17.46 and $19.61 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 $90. That is a swing of roughly 6.1% to 6.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway has 358,210 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 72nd 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% | $18.26 | $23.65 | $29.55 | $30.67 | 0.77 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $17.46 | $17.79 | $19.61 | $26.77 | 0.66 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.72 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: shower pan pricing in Little Rock
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Little Rock. 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
$710 to $1,350
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,200 to $1,850
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 – $1,850 | $1,650 – $2,300 |
How Little Rock compares
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Little Rock. Jonesboro is the lowest at about $1,500 (midpoint, 1 pan), 120 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock, ARthis page | $710 – $2,300 | $1,500 | |
| Jonesboro, AR120 miles | $710 – $2,300 | $1,500 | −1% |
| Fort Smith, AR125 miles | $710 – $2,300 | $1,500 | level |
| Fayetteville, AR135 miles | $740 – $2,350 | $1,550 | +3% |
| Texarkana, TX135 miles | $770 – $2,400 | $1,600 | +5% |
| Monroe, LA145 miles | $790 – $2,450 | $1,600 | +7% |
| Arkansas (statewide) | $710 – $2,300 | $1,500 | +1% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | +24% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Little Rock ranks #299 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Little Rock is 1% below the Arkansas figure.
Elsewhere in Arkansas
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville, AR | 275,180 jobs | $740 – $2,350 | $1,550 | +3% |
| Fort Smith, AR | 95,560 jobs | $710 – $2,300 | $1,500 | level |
| Jonesboro, AR | 60,620 jobs | $710 – $2,300 | $1,500 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Little Rock against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greensboro, NC | 365,410 jobs | $840 – $2,600 | $1,700 | +14% |
| Worcester, MA | 349,880 jobs | $1,050 – $3,000 | $2,050 | +35% |
| Dayton, OH | 372,660 jobs | $850 – $2,600 | $1,700 | +14% |
| Durham, NC | 344,020 jobs | $830 – $2,600 | $1,700 | +13% |
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Shower pan in Little Rock: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Little Rock?
For 1 pan, expect $710 to $2,300 in the Little Rock area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,200 to $1,850. Small jobs usually cost more per pan and large ones less.
+What is the price per pan for shower pan in Little Rock?
About $679 to $1,858 per pan for materials and labor, plus $25 to $450 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $900 to $2,300.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Little Rock or Jonesboro?
Jonesboro is 120 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $1,500, which is 1% less than Little Rock ($1,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Little Rock?
About 50% at the midpoint, or $750 out of $1,500. Materials are 34% and permits 16%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Little Rock?
$710 to $2,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Little Rock?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $25 to $450 for fees in the Little Rock area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Little Rock expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of Arkansas?
Little Rock 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 Little Rock?
The BLS median is $23.65 an hour in the Little Rock area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.26 to $29.55.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Little Rock?
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 Little Rock
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.