Shower pan cost in New Haven, CT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $1,050 – $3,050
- Per pan
- $1,025 – $2,507
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +10%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #47
- 1 = most expensive
New Haven homeowners pay roughly $1,050 to $3,050 to install a shower pan at 1 pan, or $1,025 to $2,507 per pan (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, New Haven is 10% higher. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $37.32 an hour in the New Haven area, 22% above the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in New Haven, CT, standard level
$1,650 to $2,450
About $1,469 to $2,062 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 | $380 |
| Total | $1,650 | $2,450 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in New Haven, CT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $150 | $540 | $920 | 26% |
| Labor | $880 | $1,250 | $1,600 | 60% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $280 | $520 | 14% |
| Total | $1,050 | $2,050 | $3,050 | 100% |
Where the New Haven 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, New Haven wages are 1.17 times the national level. Labor makes up about 60% of the midpoint estimate (56% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the New Haven metro is 97.3 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 pan comes to $540, compared with $550 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (104.6) and land at $30 to $520.
Pick a size, pick a tier: shower pan pricing in New Haven
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for New Haven 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
$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 |
Related projects, priced for New Haven
Because every project leans on different trades, New Haven's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, bathroom remodel runs +7% and kitchen remodel +1%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,000 – $24,900 | +7% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,350 – $14,800 | +5% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,600 – $15,100 | +1% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,600 – $31,700 | +1% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $310 – $1,550 | +4% |
New Haven against nearby metros and the rest of Connecticut
Same job, same size (1 pan), priced for the nearest metros. Springfield is the priciest of the group at $2,200. Waterbury is the cheapest at $2,050.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven, CTthis page | $1,050 – $3,050 | $2,050 | |
| Waterbury, CT20 miles | $1,050 – $3,000 | $2,050 | −1% |
| Bridgeport, CT30 miles | $1,100 – $3,100 | $2,100 | +2% |
| Hartford, CT30 miles | $1,050 – $3,000 | $2,050 | level |
| Norwich, CT40 miles | $1,050 – $3,000 | $2,050 | −1% |
| Springfield, MA60 miles | $1,150 – $3,200 | $2,200 | +7% |
| Connecticut (statewide) | $1,050 – $3,050 | $2,050 | level |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | −9% |
Across 300 US metros, New Haven comes in at #47 from the top. The priciest is Bellingham, WA at $2,450; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $1,500 (midpoints, 1 pan). Statewide, New Haven is 0% above the Connecticut figure.
Other Connecticut metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford, CT | 599,770 jobs | $1,050 – $3,000 | $2,050 | level |
| Bridgeport, CT | 404,180 jobs | $1,100 – $3,100 | $2,100 | +2% |
| Waterbury, CT | 160,710 jobs | $1,050 – $3,000 | $2,050 | −1% |
| Norwich, CT | 126,450 jobs | $1,050 – $3,000 | $2,050 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like New Haven's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is New Haven against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington, KY | 286,910 jobs | $860 – $2,600 | $1,750 | −15% |
| Reno, NV | 275,680 jobs | $1,000 – $2,950 | $2,000 | −3% |
| Portland, ME | 288,480 jobs | $1,050 – $2,950 | $2,000 | −2% |
| Fayetteville, AR | 275,180 jobs | $740 – $2,350 | $1,550 | −24% |
Why two New Haven quotes can differ
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.
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 New Haven is 1.17 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 50%) the local median is $37.32 an hour, which is 22% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $29.08 and $45.15 an hour. BLS counts 770 of them working in the area, 27.4 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 $30.17 an hour, which is 13% above the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $23.67 and $30.75 an hour. BLS counts 50 of them working in the area, 1.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($45.15 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $130. At the 25th percentile ($29.08) it shrinks by about $140. The total moves by 6.6% or 6.9%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 281,410 jobs in the New Haven area. That makes it the 91st largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.18% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 50% | $29.08 | $37.32 | $45.15 | $30.67 | 1.22 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $23.67 | $30.17 | $30.75 | $26.77 | 1.13 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.17 | |||||
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Shower pan in New Haven: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in New Haven?
For 1 pan, expect $1,050 to $3,050 in the New Haven area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,650 to $2,450. Small jobs usually cost more per pan and large ones less.
+What is the price per pan for shower pan in New Haven?
About $1,025 to $2,507 per pan for materials and labor, plus $30 to $520 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $900 to $2,300.
+Is shower pan cheaper in New Haven or Waterbury?
Waterbury is 20 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $2,050, which is 1% less than New Haven ($2,050). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in New Haven?
About 60% at the midpoint, or $1,250 out of $2,050. Materials are 26% and permits 14%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in New Haven?
$1,050 to $3,050. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in New Haven?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $30 to $520 for fees in the New Haven area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is New Haven expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of Connecticut?
New Haven is 0% 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 New Haven?
The BLS median is $37.32 an hour in the New Haven area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $29.08 to $45.15.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in New Haven?
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 near New Haven
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.