Shower pan cost in Colorado
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (1 pan)
- $940 – $2,800
- Per pan
- $908 – $2,306
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +1%
- US $1,850
- Metros covered
- 7
What does it cost to install a shower pan in Colorado? Plan on $940 to $2,800 for 1 pan. Wages (1.01x the US blend), materials (price index 98.7) and permit costs (103.1) put the state above the national midpoint by 1%.
Inside Colorado, the metros we cover range from $1,800 (Colorado Springs) to $1,900 (Denver) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Colorado (statewide), standard level
$1,500 to $2,250
About $1,328 to $1,887 per pan before permits. Labor is about 57% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $700 |
| Labor | $940 | $1,200 |
| Permits and fees | $180 | $370 |
| Total | $1,500 | $2,250 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Colorado
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $150 | $540 | $940 | 29% |
| Labor | $760 | $1,050 | $1,350 | 57% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $270 | $520 | 15% |
| Total | $940 | $1,900 | $2,800 | 100% |
Wages behind the Colorado number
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 2 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 1.01 for Colorado.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 50%) the local median is $30.40 an hour, which is in line with the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $25.18 and $37.86 an hour. BLS counts 10,080 of them working in the state, 35.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 50%) the local median is $27.74 an hour, which is 4% above the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $17.40 and $34.59 an hour. BLS counts 870 of them working in the state, 3.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters ($37.86 an hour) would add about $130 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($25.18) would take off about $90. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 2,873,900 jobs across Colorado (May 2025), which is 1.8% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 50% | $25.18 | $30.40 | $37.86 | $30.67 | 0.99 | state |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $17.40 | $27.74 | $34.59 | $26.77 | 1.04 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.01 | |||||
Shower pan: what moves the price in Colorado
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.
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.
Quality levels and sizes in Colorado
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Colorado wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 1 common sizes.
Basic
$940 to $1,700
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,500 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 | $940 – $1,700 | $1,500 – $2,250 | $2,050 – $2,800 |
If you are planning more than one job in Colorado
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Colorado wages and prices. Against national midpoints, kitchen cabinets comes out highest (+1%) and kitchen remodel lowest (level), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,750 – $23,500 | +1% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,250 – $14,200 | +1% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,550 – $15,100 | +1% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,400 – $31,400 | level |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $300 – $1,500 | +1% |
Shower pan cost by metro in Colorado
1 of the 7 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $1,900, and the top-to-bottom gap is 7%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (1 pan) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO | $950 – $2,850 | $1,900 | +1% |
| Boulder, CO | $950 – $2,800 | $1,900 | level |
| Pueblo, CO | $940 – $2,750 | $1,850 | −2% |
| Grand Junction, CO | $930 – $2,750 | $1,850 | −2% |
| Fort Collins, CO | $920 – $2,750 | $1,850 | −2% |
| Greeley, CO | $910 – $2,750 | $1,850 | −3% |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $880 – $2,700 | $1,800 | −5% |
How Colorado compares with nearby states
Colorado ranks 20 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for shower pan, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Massachusetts at $2,350 and the cheapest Arkansas at $1,500, both for 1 pan at the midpoint. Colorado sits at $1,900. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 120 miles away | $910 – $2,700 | $1,800 | −4% |
| New Mexico | 340 miles away | $830 – $2,550 | $1,700 | −10% |
| Utah | 410 miles away | $870 – $2,650 | $1,750 | −6% |
| South Dakota | 440 miles away | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −12% |
| Kansas | 450 miles away | $920 – $2,700 | $1,800 | −4% |
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Shower pan in Colorado: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Colorado?
$940 to $2,800 for 1 pan, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Colorado can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Colorado is cheapest for shower pan?
Colorado Springs at about $1,800 (midpoint, 1 pan). The priciest is Denver at $1,900.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Colorado than the US average?
It is 1% more expensive: $1,900 against $1,850 for 1 pan at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Colorado?
About 57% ($1,050). Materials are 29%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.01x the national wage level.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Colorado?
The BLS statewide median is $30.40 an hour, against $30.67 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $25.18 to $37.86.
+Where does Colorado rank for shower pan costs?
20th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $1,900 for 1 pan. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Colorado?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $940 to $1,700 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 by city in Colorado
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.