Shower pan cost in Chico, CA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $870 – $2,750
- Per pan
- $838 – $2,223
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −4%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #141
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a shower pan in Chico, plan on $870 to $2,750 for 1 pan, all in. Per pan, that is $838 to $2,223 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 4% lower than the national one. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $29.20 an hour in the Chico area, 5% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Chico, CA, standard level
$1,450 to $2,150
About $1,253 to $1,807 per pan before permits. Labor is about 53% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $410 | $750 |
| Labor | $840 | $1,050 |
| Permits and fees | $170 | $360 |
| Total | $1,450 | $2,150 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Chico, CA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $160 | $580 | $1,000 | 32% |
| Labor | $680 | $950 | $1,200 | 53% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $270 | $510 | 15% |
| Total | $870 | $1,800 | $2,750 | 100% |
Why Chico 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, Chico wages are 0.91 times the national level. Labor makes up about 53% of the midpoint estimate (56% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Chico metro is 105.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 pan comes to $580, compared with $550 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (101.2) and land at $30 to $510.
Chico: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Chico 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
$870 to $1,600
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,450 to $2,150
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$2,000 to $2,750
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $870 – $1,600 | $1,450 – $2,150 | $2,000 – $2,750 |
How Chico compares
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Chico. Redding comes closest at about $1,800.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chico, CAthis page | $870 – $2,750 | $1,800 | |
| Sacramento, CA70 miles | $950 – $2,900 | $1,950 | +7% |
| Redding, CA80 miles | $880 – $2,750 | $1,800 | +1% |
| Napa, CA90 miles | $970 – $2,950 | $1,950 | +10% |
| Vallejo, CA100 miles | $1,000 – $3,000 | $2,000 | +12% |
| Santa Rosa, CA105 miles | $960 – $2,950 | $1,950 | +8% |
| California (statewide) | $1,000 – $3,050 | $2,050 | +13% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | +4% |
Across 300 US metros, Chico comes in at #141 from the top. The priciest is Bellingham, WA at $2,450; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $1,500 (midpoints, 1 pan). Statewide, Chico is 11% below the California figure.
Other California metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 6,271,560 jobs | $1,000 – $3,050 | $2,050 | +13% |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $1,100 – $3,200 | $2,150 | +20% |
| Riverside, CA | 1,716,760 jobs | $930 – $2,850 | $1,900 | +5% |
| San Diego, CA | 1,538,060 jobs | $1,000 – $3,050 | $2,050 | +13% |
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $1,250 – $3,450 | $2,350 | +30% |
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $950 – $2,900 | $1,950 | +7% |
Cities with a workforce like Chico's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Chico against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merced, CA | 79,510 jobs | $940 – $2,850 | $1,900 | +5% |
| Napa, CA | 77,860 jobs | $970 – $2,950 | $1,950 | +10% |
| Saginaw, MI | 80,000 jobs | $960 – $2,800 | $1,850 | +4% |
| Racine, WI | 76,280 jobs | $1,050 – $2,950 | $2,000 | +11% |
Planning more than one job in Chico?
Because every project leans on different trades, Chico's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen cabinets runs +10% and kitchen backsplash −1%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,800 – $23,800 | +2% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,600 – $15,400 | +10% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,900 – $16,100 | +8% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $19,500 – $33,200 | +5% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $290 – $1,500 | −1% |
Shower pan: what moves the price in Chico
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.
Chico labor market for shower pan
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 Chico is 0.91 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 50%) the local median is $29.20 an hour, which is 5% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $24.06 and $39.29 an hour. BLS counts 180 of them working in the area, 23.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is thinner than average.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 50%) the local median is $23.05 an hour, which is 14% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $21.24 and $29.70 an hour. BLS counts 30 of them working in the area, 3.8 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 ($39.29 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $170. At the 25th percentile ($24.06) it shrinks by about $90. The total moves by 9.6% or 4.9%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 78,220 jobs in the Chico area. That makes it the 241st largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 50% | $24.06 | $29.20 | $39.29 | $30.67 | 0.95 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $21.24 | $23.05 | $29.70 | $26.77 | 0.86 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.91 | |||||
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Shower pan in Chico: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Chico?
For 1 pan, expect $870 to $2,750 in the Chico area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,450 to $2,150. Small jobs usually cost more per pan and large ones less.
+What is the price per pan for shower pan in Chico?
About $838 to $2,223 per pan for materials and labor, plus $30 to $510 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $900 to $2,300.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Chico or Sacramento?
Sacramento is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $1,950, which is 7% more than Chico ($1,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Chico?
About 53% at the midpoint, or $950 out of $1,800. Materials are 32% and permits 15%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Chico?
$870 to $2,750. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Chico?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $30 to $510 for fees in the Chico area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Chico expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of California?
Chico is 11% below the California statewide estimate ($2,050 at the midpoint). We cover 23 metros in California; see the state page to compare them.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Chico?
The BLS median is $29.20 an hour in the Chico area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.06 to $39.29.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Chico?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $870 to $1,600 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 Chico
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.