Shower pan cost in Fort Collins, CO
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $920 – $2,750
- Per pan
- $889 – $2,253
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −1%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #129
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a shower pan in Fort Collins, plan on $920 to $2,750 for 1 pan, all in. Per pan, that is $889 to $2,253 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint lands close to the national one. Building materials run about 4% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 96.1).
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Fort Collins, CO, standard level
$1,450 to $2,200
About $1,298 to $1,844 per pan before permits. Labor is about 57% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $370 | $680 |
| Labor | $920 | $1,150 |
| Permits and fees | $170 | $360 |
| Total | $1,450 | $2,200 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Fort Collins, CO
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $530 | $910 | 29% |
| Labor | $740 | $1,050 | $1,350 | 57% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $270 | $510 | 15% |
| Total | $920 | $1,850 | $2,750 | 100% |
What is behind the Fort Collins number
Labor is 57% 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 Fort Collins the blended ratio comes out at 0.99.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Fort Collins metro is 96.1 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 pan comes to $530, compared with $550 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (101.1) and land at $30 to $510.
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 Fort Collins. The wage table below marks each row.
Cost by quality level and size in Fort Collins
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Fort Collins 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
$920 to $1,650
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,450 to $2,200
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$2,000 to $2,750
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $920 – $1,650 | $1,450 – $2,200 | $2,000 – $2,750 |
Fort Collins labor market for shower pan
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 Fort Collins is 0.99 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 50%) the local median is $29.14 an hour, which is 5% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $23.26 and $36.75 an hour. BLS counts 800 of them working in the area, 47.2 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 Fort Collins 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 ($36.75 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $130. At the 25th percentile ($23.26) it shrinks by about $100. The total moves by 7.1% or 5.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 169,430 jobs in the Fort Collins-Loveland area. That makes it the 138th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.11% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 50% | $23.26 | $29.14 | $36.75 | $30.67 | 0.95 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $17.40 | $27.74 | $34.59 | $26.77 | 1.04 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.99 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Fort Collins?
Because every project leans on different trades, Fort Collins's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen backsplash runs −1% and kitchen remodel −3%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,600 – $22,800 | −2% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,100 – $13,500 | −3% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,400 – $14,600 | −2% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,900 – $30,400 | −3% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $300 – $1,500 | −1% |
Fort Collins against nearby metros and the rest of Colorado
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Fort Collins. Colorado Springs is the lowest at about $1,800 (midpoint, 1 pan), 135 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Collins, COthis page | $920 – $2,750 | $1,850 | |
| Boulder, CO40 miles | $950 – $2,800 | $1,900 | +3% |
| Greeley, CO60 miles | $910 – $2,750 | $1,850 | −1% |
| Cheyenne, WY60 miles | $910 – $2,700 | $1,800 | −2% |
| Denver, CO90 miles | $950 – $2,850 | $1,900 | +4% |
| Colorado Springs, CO135 miles | $880 – $2,700 | $1,800 | −3% |
| Colorado (statewide) | $940 – $2,800 | $1,900 | +2% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | +1% |
Across 300 US metros, Fort Collins comes in at #129 from the top. The priciest is Bellingham, WA at $2,450; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $1,500 (midpoints, 1 pan). Statewide, Fort Collins is 2% below the Colorado figure.
Other Colorado metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO | 1,609,350 jobs | $950 – $2,850 | $1,900 | +4% |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 316,060 jobs | $880 – $2,700 | $1,800 | −3% |
| Boulder, CO | 192,390 jobs | $950 – $2,800 | $1,900 | +3% |
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $910 – $2,750 | $1,850 | −1% |
| Grand Junction, CO | 67,170 jobs | $930 – $2,750 | $1,850 | level |
| Pueblo, CO | 61,780 jobs | $940 – $2,750 | $1,850 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Fort Collins's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Fort Collins against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port St. Lucie, FL | 170,820 jobs | $800 – $2,550 | $1,650 | −9% |
| Atlantic City, NJ | 168,700 jobs | $980 – $2,900 | $1,950 | +5% |
| Visalia, CA | 171,140 jobs | $1,000 – $3,000 | $2,000 | +10% |
| Lubbock, TX | 166,780 jobs | $770 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −13% |
Why two Fort Collins quotes can differ
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.
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).
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Shower pan in Fort Collins: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Fort Collins?
For 1 pan, expect $920 to $2,750 in the Fort Collins area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,450 to $2,200. Small jobs usually cost more per pan and large ones less.
+What is the price per pan for shower pan in Fort Collins?
About $889 to $2,253 per pan for materials and labor, plus $30 to $510 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $900 to $2,300.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Fort Collins or Boulder?
Boulder is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $1,900, which is 3% more than Fort Collins ($1,850). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Fort Collins?
About 57% at the midpoint, or $1,050 out of $1,850. Materials are 29% and permits 15%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Fort Collins?
$920 to $2,750. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Fort Collins?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $30 to $510 for fees in the Fort Collins area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Fort Collins expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of Colorado?
Fort Collins is 2% below 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 Fort Collins?
The BLS median is $29.14 an hour in the Fort Collins area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.26 to $36.75.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Fort Collins?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $920 to $1,650 and premium work $2,000 to $2,750. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan near Fort Collins
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.