Shower pan cost in Fresno, CA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $930 – $2,850
- Per pan
- $902 – $2,339
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +1%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #106
- 1 = most expensive
A shower pan in Fresno, CA usually costs $930 to $2,850 for 1 pan. That works out to about $902 to $2,339 per pan before permits. That is within a few percent of the national midpoint, so there is little local premium or discount. Building materials run about 5% above the US average here (BEA goods price index 105.2).
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Fresno, CA, standard level
$1,500 to $2,250
About $1,333 to $1,908 per pan before permits. Labor is about 55% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $410 | $750 |
| Labor | $920 | $1,150 |
| Permits and fees | $170 | $370 |
| Total | $1,500 | $2,250 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Fresno, CA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $160 | $580 | $1,000 | 31% |
| Labor | $740 | $1,050 | $1,350 | 55% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $270 | $510 | 14% |
| Total | $930 | $1,900 | $2,850 | 100% |
Why Fresno 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, Fresno wages are 0.99 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. Fresno is at 105.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $550 nationally becomes $580 here (midpoint, 1 pan). Permits follow the all-items index of 102.2: $30 to $510.
Shower pan: what moves the price in Fresno
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.
What nearby projects cost in Fresno
Jobs that often go together with shower pan are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Fresno wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, window replacement comes out highest (+5%) and kitchen backsplash lowest (+2%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,900 – $24,200 | +4% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,450 – $14,700 | +5% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,750 – $15,800 | +5% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $19,400 – $33,100 | +5% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $310 – $1,550 | +2% |
What local crews earn in Fresno
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 Fresno the blend is 0.99.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 50% of the weighting: a median of $30.96 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $24.66 and $44.86 an hour. About 970 work in the metro. That is 20.3 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 $26.11 an hour, in line with the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $22.41 and $31.65 an hour. About 190 work in the metro. That is 4.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.3 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $240 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $110. That is a swing of roughly 5.7% to 12.6% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Fresno has 476,890 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 53rd 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% | $24.66 | $30.96 | $44.86 | $30.67 | 1.01 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $22.41 | $26.11 | $31.65 | $26.77 | 0.98 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.99 | |||||
Fresno: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Fresno. 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
$930 to $1,700
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,500 to $2,250
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$2,100 to $2,850
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $930 – $1,700 | $1,500 – $2,250 | $2,100 – $2,850 |
How Fresno compares
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Fresno. Modesto is the lowest at about $1,850 (midpoint, 1 pan), 85 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno, CAthis page | $930 – $2,850 | $1,900 | |
| Merced, CA60 miles | $940 – $2,850 | $1,900 | level |
| Visalia, CA65 miles | $1,000 – $3,000 | $2,000 | +7% |
| Modesto, CA85 miles | $900 – $2,800 | $1,850 | −2% |
| San Jose, CA95 miles | $1,250 – $3,450 | $2,350 | +24% |
| Salinas, CA100 miles | $960 – $2,950 | $1,950 | +3% |
| California (statewide) | $1,000 – $3,050 | $2,050 | +7% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | −1% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Fresno ranks #106 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Fresno is 7% below the California figure.
Elsewhere in California
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 6,271,560 jobs | $1,000 – $3,050 | $2,050 | +7% |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $1,100 – $3,200 | $2,150 | +14% |
| Riverside, CA | 1,716,760 jobs | $930 – $2,850 | $1,900 | level |
| San Diego, CA | 1,538,060 jobs | $1,000 – $3,050 | $2,050 | +8% |
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $1,250 – $3,450 | $2,350 | +24% |
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $950 – $2,900 | $1,950 | +2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Fresno against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester, NY | 494,280 jobs | $1,050 – $2,950 | $2,000 | +5% |
| Tulsa, OK | 458,730 jobs | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −12% |
| Omaha, NE | 498,100 jobs | $950 – $2,750 | $1,850 | −2% |
| Albany, NY | 449,410 jobs | $1,000 – $2,950 | $2,000 | +5% |
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Shower pan in Fresno: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Fresno?
For 1 pan, expect $930 to $2,850 in the Fresno area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,500 to $2,250. Small jobs usually cost more per pan and large ones less.
+What is the price per pan for shower pan in Fresno?
About $902 to $2,339 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 Fresno or Merced?
Merced is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $1,900, which is 0% less than Fresno ($1,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Fresno?
About 55% at the midpoint, or $1,050 out of $1,900. Materials are 31% and permits 14%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Fresno?
$930 to $2,850. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Fresno?
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 Fresno area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Fresno expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of California?
Fresno is 7% 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 Fresno?
The BLS median is $30.96 an hour in the Fresno area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.66 to $44.86.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Fresno?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $930 to $1,700 and premium work $2,100 to $2,850. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan near Fresno
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.