Shower pan cost in Los Angeles, CA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $1,000 – $3,050
- Per pan
- $973 – $2,476
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +9%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #60
- 1 = most expensive
Los Angeles homeowners pay roughly $1,000 to $3,050 to install a shower pan at 1 pan, or $973 to $2,476 per pan (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Los Angeles is 9% higher. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $34.19 an hour in the Los Angeles area, 11% above the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Los Angeles, CA, standard level
$1,600 to $2,450
About $1,424 to $2,025 per pan before permits. Labor is about 56% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $420 | $760 |
| Labor | $1,000 | $1,250 |
| Permits and fees | $190 | $410 |
| Total | $1,600 | $2,450 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Los Angeles, CA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $160 | $590 | $1,000 | 29% |
| Labor | $810 | $1,150 | $1,450 | 56% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $300 | $570 | 15% |
| Total | $1,000 | $2,050 | $3,050 | 100% |
What is behind the Los Angeles 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, Los Angeles wages are 1.08 times the national level. Labor makes up about 56% of the midpoint estimate (56% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Los Angeles metro is 106.6 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 pan comes to $590, compared with $550 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (113.6) and land at $35 to $570.
How Los Angeles 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 $1,900 to $2,050 across Los Angeles and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CAthis page | $1,000 – $3,050 | $2,050 | |
| Oxnard, CA55 miles | $930 – $2,900 | $1,900 | −6% |
| Bakersfield, CA90 miles | $980 – $2,900 | $1,950 | −4% |
| Santa Maria, CA110 miles | $940 – $2,900 | $1,900 | −5% |
| San Diego, CA110 miles | $1,000 – $3,050 | $2,050 | +1% |
| Riverside, CA120 miles | $930 – $2,850 | $1,900 | −7% |
| California (statewide) | $1,000 – $3,050 | $2,050 | level |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | −8% |
Across 300 US metros, Los Angeles comes in at #60 from the top. The priciest is Bellingham, WA at $2,450; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $1,500 (midpoints, 1 pan). Statewide, Los Angeles is 0% below the California figure.
Other California metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $1,100 – $3,200 | $2,150 | +6% |
| Riverside, CA | 1,716,760 jobs | $930 – $2,850 | $1,900 | −7% |
| San Diego, CA | 1,538,060 jobs | $1,000 – $3,050 | $2,050 | +1% |
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $1,250 – $3,450 | $2,350 | +16% |
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $950 – $2,900 | $1,950 | −5% |
| Fresno, CA | 476,890 jobs | $930 – $2,850 | $1,900 | −7% |
Cities with a workforce like Los Angeles's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Los Angeles against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 9,492,000 jobs | $1,050 – $3,200 | $2,150 | +5% |
| Chicago, IL | 4,513,280 jobs | $1,300 – $3,550 | $2,400 | +19% |
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $870 – $2,700 | $1,800 | −11% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $860 – $2,650 | $1,750 | −13% |
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 Los Angeles is 1.08 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 50%) the local median is $34.19 an hour, which is 11% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $28.15 and $48.70 an hour. BLS counts 15,690 of them working in the area, 25.0 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 $28.18 an hour, which is 5% above the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $23.27 and $35.52 an hour. BLS counts 2,170 of them working in the area, 3.5 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 ($48.70 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $250. At the 25th percentile ($28.15) it shrinks by about $100. The total moves by 12.3% or 5.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 6,271,560 jobs in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area. That makes it the 2nd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 4.03% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 50% | $28.15 | $34.19 | $48.70 | $30.67 | 1.11 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $23.27 | $28.18 | $35.52 | $26.77 | 1.05 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.08 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Los Angeles
Because every project leans on different trades, Los Angeles's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen cabinets runs +15% and kitchen backsplash +7%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,200 – $25,700 | +11% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,750 – $16,200 | +15% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,950 – $16,400 | +10% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $20,200 – $34,400 | +9% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $320 – $1,600 | +7% |
Why two Los Angeles quotes can differ
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).
Los Angeles: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Los Angeles 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
$1,000 to $1,800
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,600 to $2,450
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$2,250 to $3,050
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $1,000 – $1,800 | $1,600 – $2,450 | $2,250 – $3,050 |
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Shower pan in Los Angeles: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Los Angeles?
For 1 pan, expect $1,000 to $3,050 in the Los Angeles area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,600 to $2,450. Small jobs usually cost more per pan and large ones less.
+What is the price per pan for shower pan in Los Angeles?
About $973 to $2,476 per pan for materials and labor, plus $35 to $570 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $900 to $2,300.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Los Angeles or Oxnard?
Oxnard is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $1,900, which is 6% less than Los Angeles ($2,050). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Los Angeles?
About 56% at the midpoint, or $1,150 out of $2,050. Materials are 29% and permits 15%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Los Angeles?
$1,000 to $3,050. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Los Angeles?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $35 to $570 for fees in the Los Angeles area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Los Angeles expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of California?
Los Angeles is 0% 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 Los Angeles?
The BLS median is $34.19 an hour in the Los Angeles area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.15 to $48.70.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Los Angeles?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $1,000 to $1,800 and premium work $2,250 to $3,050. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan near Los Angeles
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.