Shower pan cost in Sacramento, CA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $950 – $2,900
- Per pan
- $920 – $2,371
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +3%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #96
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a shower pan in the Sacramento area: $950 to $2,900 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 runs 3% higher than the US figure. 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 Sacramento, CA, standard level
$1,550 to $2,300
About $1,355 to $1,936 per pan before permits. Labor is about 55% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $410 | $750 |
| Labor | $940 | $1,200 |
| Permits and fees | $180 | $380 |
| Total | $1,550 | $2,300 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Sacramento, CA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $160 | $580 | $1,000 | 30% |
| Labor | $760 | $1,050 | $1,350 | 55% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $280 | $530 | 15% |
| Total | $950 | $1,950 | $2,900 | 100% |
Where the Sacramento price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters, who do 50% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $31.35 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Sacramento is 1.02 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 55% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Sacramento 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 106.7: $30 to $530.
What nearby projects cost in Sacramento
Jobs that often go together with shower pan are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Sacramento wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen cabinets comes out highest (+13%) and kitchen backsplash lowest (+4%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,050 – $25,100 | +8% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,650 – $15,900 | +13% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,900 – $16,200 | +8% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $19,800 – $33,800 | +7% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $310 – $1,550 | +4% |
Who does the work: Sacramento 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 Sacramento the blend is 1.02.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 50% of the weighting: a median of $31.35 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $27.08 and $41.03 an hour. About 3,120 work in the metro. That is 28.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 50% of the weighting: a median of $27.04 an hour, in line with the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $21.56 and $35.39 an hour. About 790 work in the metro. That is 7.3 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 $170 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $75. That is a swing of roughly 3.8% to 8.6% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom has 1,080,590 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 35th 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% | $27.08 | $31.35 | $41.03 | $30.67 | 1.02 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $21.56 | $27.04 | $35.39 | $26.77 | 1.01 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.02 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: shower pan pricing in Sacramento
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Sacramento. 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
$950 to $1,750
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,550 to $2,300
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$2,100 to $2,900
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $950 – $1,750 | $1,550 – $2,300 | $2,100 – $2,900 |
Sacramento against nearby metros and the rest of California
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 $1,800 to $2,000 across Sacramento and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento, CAthis page | $950 – $2,900 | $1,950 | |
| Stockton, CA60 miles | $960 – $2,900 | $1,950 | level |
| Vallejo, CA60 miles | $1,000 – $3,000 | $2,000 | +4% |
| Chico, CA70 miles | $870 – $2,750 | $1,800 | −7% |
| Napa, CA75 miles | $970 – $2,950 | $1,950 | +2% |
| Modesto, CA85 miles | $900 – $2,800 | $1,850 | −4% |
| California (statewide) | $1,000 – $3,050 | $2,050 | +5% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | −3% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Sacramento ranks #96 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Sacramento is 5% 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 | +5% |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $1,100 – $3,200 | $2,150 | +12% |
| Riverside, CA | 1,716,760 jobs | $930 – $2,850 | $1,900 | −2% |
| San Diego, CA | 1,538,060 jobs | $1,000 – $3,050 | $2,050 | +6% |
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $1,250 – $3,450 | $2,350 | +22% |
| Fresno, CA | 476,890 jobs | $930 – $2,850 | $1,900 | −2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Sacramento against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO | 1,096,110 jobs | $1,000 – $2,850 | $1,950 | level |
| Cleveland, OH | 1,031,130 jobs | $880 – $2,650 | $1,750 | −9% |
| Nashville, TN | 1,099,300 jobs | $830 – $2,600 | $1,700 | −12% |
| Salt Lake City, UT | 826,210 jobs | $890 – $2,700 | $1,800 | −7% |
Why two Sacramento quotes can differ
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.
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Shower pan in Sacramento: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Sacramento?
For 1 pan, expect $950 to $2,900 in the Sacramento area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,550 to $2,300. Small jobs usually cost more per pan and large ones less.
+What is the price per pan for shower pan in Sacramento?
About $920 to $2,371 per pan for materials and labor, plus $30 to $530 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $900 to $2,300.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Sacramento or Stockton?
Stockton is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $1,950, which is 0% more than Sacramento ($1,950). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Sacramento?
About 55% at the midpoint, or $1,050 out of $1,950. Materials are 30% and permits 15%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Sacramento?
$950 to $2,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Sacramento?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $30 to $530 for fees in the Sacramento area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Sacramento expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of California?
Sacramento is 5% 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 Sacramento?
The BLS median is $31.35 an hour in the Sacramento area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $27.08 to $41.03.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Sacramento?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $950 to $1,750 and premium work $2,100 to $2,900. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan near Sacramento
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.