Shower pan cost in Stockton, CA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $960 – $2,900
- Per pan
- $925 – $2,379
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +4%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #95
- 1 = most expensive
A shower pan in Stockton, CA usually costs $960 to $2,900 for 1 pan. That works out to about $925 to $2,379 per pan before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $65 more. 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 Stockton, CA, standard level
$1,550 to $2,300
About $1,361 to $1,943 per pan before permits. Labor is about 56% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $410 | $750 |
| Labor | $950 | $1,200 |
| Permits and fees | $180 | $380 |
| Total | $1,550 | $2,300 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Stockton, CA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $160 | $580 | $1,000 | 30% |
| Labor | $770 | $1,050 | $1,400 | 56% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $280 | $530 | 14% |
| Total | $960 | $1,950 | $2,900 | 100% |
Where the Stockton 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 $30.24 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Stockton is 1.02 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 56% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Stockton 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 105.1: $30 to $530.
Stockton: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Stockton. 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
$960 to $1,750
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,550 to $2,300
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$2,150 to $2,900
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $960 – $1,750 | $1,550 – $2,300 | $2,150 – $2,900 |
What nearby projects cost in Stockton
Jobs that often go together with shower pan are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Stockton wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen cabinets comes out highest (+9%) and kitchen backsplash lowest (+6%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,050 – $24,900 | +7% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,550 – $15,300 | +9% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,850 – $16,000 | +7% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $19,700 – $33,600 | +7% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $320 – $1,600 | +6% |
Why two Stockton quotes can differ
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.
Is Stockton 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 $2,150 across Stockton and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockton, CAthis page | $960 – $2,900 | $1,950 | |
| Modesto, CA30 miles | $900 – $2,800 | $1,850 | −4% |
| Vallejo, CA45 miles | $1,000 – $3,000 | $2,000 | +4% |
| San Francisco, CA55 miles | $1,100 – $3,200 | $2,150 | +11% |
| Merced, CA60 miles | $940 – $2,850 | $1,900 | −2% |
| Sacramento, CA60 miles | $950 – $2,900 | $1,950 | level |
| California (statewide) | $1,000 – $3,050 | $2,050 | +5% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | −3% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Stockton ranks #95 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Stockton 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 | +11% |
| 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 | +5% |
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $1,250 – $3,450 | $2,350 | +22% |
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $950 – $2,900 | $1,950 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Stockton against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toledo, OH | 291,530 jobs | $870 – $2,600 | $1,750 | −10% |
| Portland, ME | 288,480 jobs | $1,050 – $2,950 | $2,000 | +4% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $750 – $2,400 | $1,550 | −19% |
| Lexington, KY | 286,910 jobs | $860 – $2,600 | $1,750 | −10% |
What local crews earn in Stockton
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 Stockton the blend is 1.02.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 50% of the weighting: a median of $30.24 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $28.10 and $38.52 an hour. About 690 work in the metro. That is 23.8 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 $28.35 an hour, 6% above the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $22.80 and $31.77 an hour. About 180 work in the metro. That is 6.2 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 $140 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $35. That is a swing of roughly 1.9% to 7.3% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Stockton-Lodi has 289,660 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 88th 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% | $28.10 | $30.24 | $38.52 | $30.67 | 0.99 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $22.80 | $28.35 | $31.77 | $26.77 | 1.06 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.02 | |||||
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Shower pan in Stockton: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Stockton?
For 1 pan, expect $960 to $2,900 in the Stockton 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 Stockton?
About $925 to $2,379 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 Stockton or Modesto?
Modesto is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $1,850, which is 4% less than Stockton ($1,950). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Stockton?
About 56% at the midpoint, or $1,050 out of $1,950. Materials are 30% and permits 14%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Stockton?
$960 to $2,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Stockton?
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 Stockton area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Stockton expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of California?
Stockton 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 Stockton?
The BLS median is $30.24 an hour in the Stockton area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.10 to $38.52.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Stockton?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $960 to $1,750 and premium work $2,150 to $2,900. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan near Stockton
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.