Shower pan cost in Denver, CO
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $950 – $2,850
- Per pan
- $916 – $2,335
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +2%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #103
- 1 = most expensive
Denver homeowners pay roughly $950 to $2,850 to install a shower pan at 1 pan, or $916 to $2,335 per pan (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Denver is almost level. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $30.72 an hour in the Denver area, 0% above the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Denver, CO, standard level
$1,500 to $2,300
About $1,341 to $1,909 per pan before permits. Labor is about 56% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $720 |
| Labor | $950 | $1,200 |
| Permits and fees | $180 | $380 |
| Total | $1,500 | $2,300 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Denver, CO
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $150 | $560 | $960 | 29% |
| Labor | $760 | $1,050 | $1,400 | 56% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $280 | $530 | 15% |
| Total | $950 | $1,900 | $2,850 | 100% |
Where the Denver price comes from
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, Denver wages are 1.02 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 Denver metro is 101.0 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 pan comes to $560, compared with $550 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (105.8) and land at $30 to $530.
Data note: 50% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Denver. The wage table below marks each row.
Why two Denver quotes can differ
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.
Pick a size, pick a tier: shower pan pricing in Denver
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Denver 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
$950 to $1,700
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,500 to $2,300
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$2,100 to $2,850
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $950 – $1,700 | $1,500 – $2,300 | $2,100 – $2,850 |
Is Denver 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 $1,800 to $1,900 across Denver and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, COthis page | $950 – $2,850 | $1,900 | |
| Colorado Springs, CO45 miles | $880 – $2,700 | $1,800 | −6% |
| Boulder, CO55 miles | $950 – $2,800 | $1,900 | −1% |
| Greeley, CO80 miles | $910 – $2,750 | $1,850 | −4% |
| Fort Collins, CO90 miles | $920 – $2,750 | $1,850 | −3% |
| Pueblo, CO90 miles | $940 – $2,750 | $1,850 | −3% |
| Colorado (statewide) | $940 – $2,800 | $1,900 | −1% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | −2% |
Across 300 US metros, Denver comes in at #103 from the top. The priciest is Bellingham, WA at $2,450; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $1,500 (midpoints, 1 pan). Statewide, Denver is 1% above the Colorado figure.
Other Colorado metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs, CO | 316,060 jobs | $880 – $2,700 | $1,800 | −6% |
| Boulder, CO | 192,390 jobs | $950 – $2,800 | $1,900 | −1% |
| Fort Collins, CO | 169,430 jobs | $920 – $2,750 | $1,850 | −3% |
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $910 – $2,750 | $1,850 | −4% |
| Grand Junction, CO | 67,170 jobs | $930 – $2,750 | $1,850 | −3% |
| Pueblo, CO | 61,780 jobs | $940 – $2,750 | $1,850 | −3% |
Cities with a workforce like Denver's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Denver against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | +7% |
| Detroit, MI | 1,904,530 jobs | $1,000 – $2,950 | $1,950 | +3% |
| Tampa, FL | 1,447,120 jobs | $790 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −13% |
What nearby projects cost in Denver
Because every project leans on different trades, Denver's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen cabinets runs +4% and kitchen remodel +2%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,850 – $24,100 | +3% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,350 – $14,600 | +4% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,700 – $15,500 | +3% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,900 – $32,100 | +2% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $310 – $1,550 | +2% |
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 Denver is 1.02 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 50%) the local median is $30.72 an hour, which is in line with the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $28.81 and $39.11 an hour. BLS counts 5,750 of them working in the area, 35.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 50% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Denver metro, so we used the Colorado statewide median: $27.74 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $17.40 and $34.59 an hour.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($39.11 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $140. At the 25th percentile ($28.81) it shrinks by about $35. The total moves by 7.5% or 1.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 1,609,350 jobs in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial area. That makes it the 17th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 1.03% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 50% | $28.81 | $30.72 | $39.11 | $30.67 | 1.00 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $17.40 | $27.74 | $34.59 | $26.77 | 1.04 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.02 | |||||
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Shower pan in Denver: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Denver?
For 1 pan, expect $950 to $2,850 in the Denver area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,500 to $2,300. Small jobs usually cost more per pan and large ones less.
+What is the price per pan for shower pan in Denver?
About $916 to $2,335 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 Denver or Colorado Springs?
Colorado Springs is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $1,800, which is 6% less than Denver ($1,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Denver?
About 56% at the midpoint, or $1,050 out of $1,900. Materials are 29% and permits 15%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Denver?
$950 to $2,850. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Denver?
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 Denver area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Denver expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of Colorado?
Denver is 1% above the Colorado statewide estimate ($1,900 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in Colorado; see the state page to compare them.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Denver?
The BLS median is $30.72 an hour in the Denver area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.81 to $39.11.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Denver?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $950 to $1,700 and premium work $2,100 to $2,850. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan near Denver
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.