Shower pan cost in Grand Junction, CO
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $930 – $2,750
- Per pan
- $900 – $2,274
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −1%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #128
- 1 = most expensive
A shower pan in Grand Junction, CO usually costs $930 to $2,750 for 1 pan. That works out to about $900 to $2,274 per pan before permits. That is within a few percent of the national midpoint, so there is little local premium or discount. 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 Grand Junction, CO, standard level
$1,500 to $2,200
About $1,312 to $1,862 per pan before permits. Labor is about 58% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $370 | $680 |
| Labor | $940 | $1,200 |
| Permits and fees | $160 | $340 |
| Total | $1,500 | $2,200 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Grand Junction, CO
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $530 | $910 | 29% |
| Labor | $760 | $1,050 | $1,350 | 58% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $250 | $480 | 14% |
| Total | $930 | $1,850 | $2,750 | 100% |
Why Grand Junction prices look the way they do
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 $29.53 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Grand Junction is 1.01 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 58% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Grand Junction is at 96.1 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $550 nationally becomes $530 here (midpoint, 1 pan). Permits follow the all-items index of 95.5: $30 to $480.
What nearby projects cost in Grand Junction
Jobs that often go together with shower pan are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Grand Junction wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen backsplash comes out highest (level) and kitchen remodel lowest (−4%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,600 – $22,700 | −3% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,100 – $13,600 | −3% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,450 – $14,700 | −2% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,800 – $30,300 | −4% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $300 – $1,500 | level |
What local crews earn in Grand Junction
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 Grand Junction the blend is 1.01.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 50% of the weighting: a median of $29.53 an hour, 4% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $23.65 and $35.99 an hour. About 300 work in the metro. That is 44.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 50% of the weighting: a median of $28.21 an hour, 5% above the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $17.46 and $32.60 an hour. About 40 work in the metro. That is 6.0 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 $110 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $100. That is a swing of roughly 5.5% to 6.0% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Grand Junction has 67,170 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 269th 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% | $23.65 | $29.53 | $35.99 | $30.67 | 0.96 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $17.46 | $28.21 | $32.60 | $26.77 | 1.05 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.01 | |||||
Shower pan: what moves the price in Grand Junction
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.
Pick a size, pick a tier: shower pan pricing in Grand Junction
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Grand Junction. 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
$930 to $1,650
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,500 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 | $930 – $1,650 | $1,500 – $2,200 | $2,000 – $2,750 |
How Grand Junction compares
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Grand Junction. Provo is the lowest at about $1,750 (midpoint, 1 pan), 215 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Junction, COthis page | $930 – $2,750 | $1,850 | |
| Boulder, CO180 miles | $950 – $2,800 | $1,900 | +2% |
| Denver, CO195 miles | $950 – $2,850 | $1,900 | +4% |
| Fort Collins, CO195 miles | $920 – $2,750 | $1,850 | level |
| Colorado Springs, CO205 miles | $880 – $2,700 | $1,800 | −3% |
| Provo, UT215 miles | $880 – $2,650 | $1,750 | −4% |
| Colorado (statewide) | $940 – $2,800 | $1,900 | +2% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | +1% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Grand Junction ranks #128 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Grand Junction is 2% below the Colorado figure.
Elsewhere in Colorado
| 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 | +2% |
| Fort Collins, CO | 169,430 jobs | $920 – $2,750 | $1,850 | level |
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $910 – $2,750 | $1,850 | −1% |
| Pueblo, CO | 61,780 jobs | $940 – $2,750 | $1,850 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Grand Junction against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgantown, WV | 67,370 jobs | $860 – $2,600 | $1,750 | −5% |
| Missoula, MT | 67,070 jobs | $1,050 – $2,950 | $2,000 | +8% |
| Winchester, VA | 67,740 jobs | $840 – $2,600 | $1,700 | −6% |
| Logan, UT | 66,800 jobs | $860 – $2,650 | $1,750 | −5% |
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Shower pan in Grand Junction: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Grand Junction?
For 1 pan, expect $930 to $2,750 in the Grand Junction area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,500 to $2,200. Small jobs usually cost more per pan and large ones less.
+What is the price per pan for shower pan in Grand Junction?
About $900 to $2,274 per pan for materials and labor, plus $30 to $480 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $900 to $2,300.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Grand Junction or Boulder?
Boulder is 180 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $1,900, which is 2% more than Grand Junction ($1,850). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Grand Junction?
About 58% at the midpoint, or $1,050 out of $1,850. Materials are 29% and permits 14%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Grand Junction?
$930 to $2,750. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Grand Junction?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $30 to $480 for fees in the Grand Junction area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Grand Junction expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of Colorado?
Grand Junction 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 Grand Junction?
The BLS median is $29.53 an hour in the Grand Junction area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.65 to $35.99.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Grand Junction?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $930 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 Grand Junction
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.