Shower pan cost in Modesto, CA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $900 – $2,800
- Per pan
- $873 – $2,286
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −1%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #122
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a shower pan in the Modesto area: $900 to $2,800 for 1 pan. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint lands close to the US figure. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $30.42 an hour in the Modesto area, 1% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Modesto, CA, standard level
$1,450 to $2,250
About $1,297 to $1,862 per pan before permits. Labor is about 54% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $410 | $750 |
| Labor | $890 | $1,100 |
| Permits and fees | $180 | $370 |
| Total | $1,450 | $2,250 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Modesto, CA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $160 | $580 | $1,000 | 31% |
| Labor | $720 | $1,000 | $1,300 | 54% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $280 | $520 | 15% |
| Total | $900 | $1,850 | $2,800 | 100% |
Where the Modesto price comes from
Labor is 54% of the midpoint bill here, against 56% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (50%), tile and stone setters (50%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Modesto the blended ratio comes out at 0.95.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Modesto 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 104.1: $30 to $520.
Is Modesto cheap or dear? The local comparison
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 $1,850 to $2,350 across Modesto and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modesto, CAthis page | $900 – $2,800 | $1,850 | |
| Stockton, CA30 miles | $960 – $2,900 | $1,950 | +4% |
| Merced, CA30 miles | $940 – $2,850 | $1,900 | +2% |
| San Jose, CA50 miles | $1,250 – $3,450 | $2,350 | +26% |
| Santa Cruz, CA65 miles | $990 – $3,000 | $2,000 | +7% |
| Vallejo, CA70 miles | $1,000 – $3,000 | $2,000 | +8% |
| California (statewide) | $1,000 – $3,050 | $2,050 | +9% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | +1% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Modesto ranks #122 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Modesto is 9% 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 | +9% |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $1,100 – $3,200 | $2,150 | +16% |
| Riverside, CA | 1,716,760 jobs | $930 – $2,850 | $1,900 | +1% |
| San Diego, CA | 1,538,060 jobs | $1,000 – $3,050 | $2,050 | +10% |
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $1,250 – $3,450 | $2,350 | +26% |
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $950 – $2,900 | $1,950 | +4% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Modesto against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah, GA | 198,360 jobs | $850 – $2,600 | $1,750 | −7% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 192,580 jobs | $830 – $2,550 | $1,700 | −9% |
| Manchester, NH | 199,560 jobs | $910 – $2,800 | $1,850 | −1% |
| Boulder, CO | 192,390 jobs | $950 – $2,800 | $1,900 | +2% |
Who does the work: Modesto trade wages
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 Modesto the blend is 0.95.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 50% of the weighting: a median of $30.42 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $26.76 and $38.00 an hour. About 470 work in the metro. That is 24.1 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 $24.50 an hour, 8% below the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $21.71 and $33.09 an hour. About 120 work in the metro. That is 6.1 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 $130 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $65. That is a swing of roughly 3.4% to 7.0% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Modesto has 195,230 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 117th 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% | $26.76 | $30.42 | $38.00 | $30.67 | 0.99 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $21.71 | $24.50 | $33.09 | $26.77 | 0.92 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.95 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Modesto?
Jobs that often go together with shower pan are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Modesto wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen cabinets comes out highest (+12%) and kitchen backsplash lowest (+1%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,950 – $24,500 | +5% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,650 – $15,800 | +12% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,850 – $16,100 | +7% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $19,700 – $33,600 | +7% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $300 – $1,500 | +1% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Modesto bid
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).
Extras
Benches, trench drains and curb changes add $100-$600.
Modesto: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Modesto. 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
$900 to $1,650
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,450 to $2,250
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$2,050 to $2,800
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $900 – $1,650 | $1,450 – $2,250 | $2,050 – $2,800 |
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Shower pan in Modesto: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Modesto?
For 1 pan, expect $900 to $2,800 in the Modesto area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,450 to $2,250. Small jobs usually cost more per pan and large ones less.
+What is the price per pan for shower pan in Modesto?
About $873 to $2,286 per pan for materials and labor, plus $30 to $520 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $900 to $2,300.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Modesto or Stockton?
Stockton is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $1,950, which is 4% more than Modesto ($1,850). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Modesto?
About 54% at the midpoint, or $1,000 out of $1,850. Materials are 31% and permits 15%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Modesto?
$900 to $2,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Modesto?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $30 to $520 for fees in the Modesto area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Modesto expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of California?
Modesto is 9% 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 Modesto?
The BLS median is $30.42 an hour in the Modesto area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $26.76 to $38.00.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Modesto?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $900 to $1,650 and premium work $2,050 to $2,800. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan near Modesto
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.