Shower pan cost in Connecticut
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (1 pan)
- $1,050 – $3,050
- Per pan
- $1,026 – $2,508
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +9%
- US $1,850
- Metros covered
- 5
What does it cost to install a shower pan in Connecticut? Plan on $1,050 to $3,050 for 1 pan. Wages (1.17x the US blend), materials (price index 97.3) and permit costs (103.6) put the state above the national midpoint by 9%.
Inside Connecticut, the metros we cover range from $2,050 (Waterbury) to $2,100 (Bridgeport) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Connecticut (statewide), standard level
$1,650 to $2,450
About $1,470 to $2,063 per pan before permits. Labor is about 60% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $690 |
| Labor | $1,100 | $1,350 |
| Permits and fees | $180 | $370 |
| Total | $1,650 | $2,450 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Connecticut
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $150 | $540 | $920 | 26% |
| Labor | $880 | $1,250 | $1,600 | 60% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $270 | $520 | 13% |
| Total | $1,050 | $2,050 | $3,050 | 100% |
Connecticut labor market for shower pan
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 1.17 for Connecticut.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 50%) the local median is $37.16 an hour, which is 21% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $27.68 and $45.40 an hour. BLS counts 5,410 of them working in the state, 31.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is about average.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 50%) the local median is $30.36 an hour, which is 13% above the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $23.96 and $33.90 an hour. BLS counts 230 of them working in the state, 1.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters ($45.40 an hour) would add about $140 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($27.68) would take off about $160. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 1,696,170 jobs across Connecticut (May 2025), which is 1.1% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 50% | $27.68 | $37.16 | $45.40 | $30.67 | 1.21 | state |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $23.96 | $30.36 | $33.90 | $26.77 | 1.13 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.17 | |||||
Connecticut against its neighbors
Connecticut ranks 11 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. Connecticut sits at $2,050. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 80 miles away | $1,050 – $3,100 | $2,100 | +2% |
| Rhode Island | 80 miles away | $960 – $2,850 | $1,900 | −7% |
| Massachusetts | 110 miles away | $1,300 – $3,450 | $2,350 | +16% |
| New Hampshire | 110 miles away | $910 – $2,750 | $1,850 | −10% |
| New Jersey | 150 miles away | $1,050 – $3,150 | $2,100 | +3% |
Shower pan: what moves the price in Connecticut
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.
Which Connecticut city is cheapest for shower pan?
1 of the 5 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $2,050, and the top-to-bottom gap is 3%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport, CT | $1,100 – $3,100 | $2,100 | +3% |
| New Haven, CT | $1,050 – $3,050 | $2,050 | level |
| Hartford, CT | $1,050 – $3,000 | $2,050 | level |
| Norwich, CT | $1,050 – $3,000 | $2,050 | −1% |
| Waterbury, CT | $1,050 – $3,000 | $2,050 | −1% |
Related projects, priced for Connecticut
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Connecticut wages and prices. Against national midpoints, bathroom remodel comes out highest (+6%) and kitchen remodel lowest (level), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,000 – $24,800 | +6% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,300 – $14,600 | +4% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,600 – $15,100 | +1% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,600 – $31,600 | level |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $310 – $1,550 | +4% |
Quality levels and sizes in Connecticut
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Connecticut wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 1 common sizes.
Basic
$1,050 to $1,850
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,650 to $2,450
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$2,250 to $3,050
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $1,050 – $1,850 | $1,650 – $2,450 | $2,250 – $3,050 |
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Shower pan in Connecticut: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Connecticut?
$1,050 to $3,050 for 1 pan, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Connecticut can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Connecticut is cheapest for shower pan?
Waterbury at about $2,050 (midpoint, 1 pan). The priciest is Bridgeport at $2,100.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Connecticut than the US average?
It is 9% more expensive: $2,050 against $1,850 for 1 pan at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Connecticut?
About 60% ($1,250). Materials are 26%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.17x the national wage level.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Connecticut?
The BLS statewide median is $37.16 an hour, against $30.67 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $27.68 to $45.40.
+Where does Connecticut rank for shower pan costs?
11th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $2,050 for 1 pan. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Connecticut?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $1,050 to $1,850 and premium work $2,250 to $3,050. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan by city in Connecticut
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.