Shower pan cost in Bridgeport, CT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $1,100 – $3,100
- Per pan
- $1,056 – $2,563
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +12%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #32
- 1 = most expensive
A shower pan in Bridgeport, CT usually costs $1,100 to $3,100 for 1 pan. That works out to about $1,056 to $2,563 per pan before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $230 more. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $38.32 an hour in the Bridgeport area, 25% above the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Bridgeport, CT, standard level
$1,700 to $2,500
About $1,508 to $2,111 per pan before permits. Labor is about 61% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $690 |
| Labor | $1,150 | $1,400 |
| Permits and fees | $180 | $380 |
| Total | $1,700 | $2,500 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Bridgeport, CT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $150 | $540 | $920 | 26% |
| Labor | $910 | $1,250 | $1,650 | 61% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $280 | $530 | 14% |
| Total | $1,100 | $2,100 | $3,100 | 100% |
What is behind the Bridgeport number
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, Bridgeport wages are 1.21 times the national level. Labor makes up about 61% of the midpoint estimate (56% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Bridgeport is at 97.3 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $550 nationally becomes $540 here (midpoint, 1 pan). Permits follow the all-items index of 106.9: $30 to $530.
Why two Bridgeport 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).
Planning more than one job in Bridgeport?
Jobs that often go together with shower pan are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Bridgeport wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, bathroom remodel comes out highest (+8%) and window replacement lowest (+1%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,050 – $25,100 | +8% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,300 – $14,600 | +4% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,550 – $15,100 | +1% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,600 – $31,800 | +1% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $320 – $1,550 | +5% |
What local crews earn in Bridgeport
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 Bridgeport the blend is 1.21.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 50% of the weighting: a median of $38.32 an hour, 25% above the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $29.22 and $46.99 an hour. About 1,000 work in the metro. That is 24.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 50% of the weighting: a median of $31.53 an hour, 18% above the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $24.23 and $33.26 an hour. About 60 work in the metro. That is 1.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.3 nationally, so expect fewer 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 $150 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $160. That is a swing of roughly 7.4% to 7.1% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury has 404,180 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 63rd 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% | $29.22 | $38.32 | $46.99 | $30.67 | 1.25 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $24.23 | $31.53 | $33.26 | $26.77 | 1.18 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.21 | |||||
Cost by quality level and size in Bridgeport
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Bridgeport. 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
$1,100 to $1,900
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,700 to $2,500
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$2,300 to $3,100
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $1,100 – $1,900 | $1,700 – $2,500 | $2,300 – $3,100 |
Is Bridgeport cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than Bridgeport. Poughkeepsie is the lowest at about $2,000 (midpoint, 1 pan), 40 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport, CTthis page | $1,100 – $3,100 | $2,100 | |
| Waterbury, CT25 miles | $1,050 – $3,000 | $2,050 | −3% |
| New Haven, CT30 miles | $1,050 – $3,050 | $2,050 | −2% |
| Poughkeepsie, NY40 miles | $980 – $3,000 | $2,000 | −5% |
| New York, NY40 miles | $1,050 – $3,200 | $2,150 | +2% |
| Hartford, CT55 miles | $1,050 – $3,000 | $2,050 | −3% |
| Connecticut (statewide) | $1,050 – $3,050 | $2,050 | −2% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | −11% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Bridgeport ranks #32 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Bridgeport is 3% above the Connecticut figure.
Elsewhere in Connecticut
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford, CT | 599,770 jobs | $1,050 – $3,000 | $2,050 | −3% |
| New Haven, CT | 281,410 jobs | $1,050 – $3,050 | $2,050 | −2% |
| Waterbury, CT | 160,710 jobs | $1,050 – $3,000 | $2,050 | −3% |
| Norwich, CT | 126,450 jobs | $1,050 – $3,000 | $2,050 | −3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Bridgeport against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | 404,700 jobs | $860 – $2,650 | $1,750 | −17% |
| Des Moines, IA | 404,130 jobs | $980 – $2,800 | $1,900 | −10% |
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $1,100 – $3,050 | $2,100 | level |
| Columbia, SC | 394,200 jobs | $770 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −23% |
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Shower pan in Bridgeport: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Bridgeport?
For 1 pan, expect $1,100 to $3,100 in the Bridgeport area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,700 to $2,500. Small jobs usually cost more per pan and large ones less.
+What is the price per pan for shower pan in Bridgeport?
About $1,056 to $2,563 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 Bridgeport or Waterbury?
Waterbury is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $2,050, which is 3% less than Bridgeport ($2,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Bridgeport?
About 61% at the midpoint, or $1,250 out of $2,100. Materials are 26% and permits 14%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Bridgeport?
$1,100 to $3,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Bridgeport?
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 Bridgeport area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Bridgeport expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of Connecticut?
Bridgeport is 3% above the Connecticut statewide estimate ($2,050 at the midpoint). We cover 5 metros in Connecticut; see the state page to compare them.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Bridgeport?
The BLS median is $38.32 an hour in the Bridgeport area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $29.22 to $46.99.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Bridgeport?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $1,100 to $1,900 and premium work $2,300 to $3,100. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan near Bridgeport
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.