Shower pan cost in Delaware
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (1 pan)
- $930 – $2,750
- Per pan
- $900 – $2,273
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −1%
- US $1,850
- Metros covered
- 1
Delaware prices for shower pan: $930 to $2,750 for 1 pan, or $900 to $2,273 per pan without the permit. The state midpoint is 1% below the national one. Local wages for plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters are $31.11 an hour.
Delaware has one metro in our dataset, Dover, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Delaware (statewide), standard level
$1,500 to $2,200
About $1,312 to $1,861 per pan before permits. Labor is about 57% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $680 |
| Labor | $940 | $1,200 |
| Permits and fees | $170 | $360 |
| Total | $1,500 | $2,200 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Delaware
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $530 | $910 | 29% |
| Labor | $760 | $1,050 | $1,350 | 57% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $260 | $500 | 14% |
| Total | $930 | $1,850 | $2,750 | 100% |
Delaware metro-by-metro prices
Delaware has one metro in our dataset, Dover, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover, DE | $890 – $2,700 | $1,800 | −3% |
Related projects, priced for Delaware
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Delaware wages and prices. Against national midpoints, bathroom remodel comes out highest (−1%) and kitchen remodel lowest (−3%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,650 – $23,000 | −1% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,150 – $13,700 | −2% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,400 – $14,500 | −3% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,900 – $30,500 | −3% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $290 – $1,450 | −2% |
Quality levels and sizes in Delaware
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Delaware wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 1 common sizes.
Basic
$930 to $1,650
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,500 to $2,200
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$2,050 to $2,750
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $930 – $1,650 | $1,500 – $2,200 | $2,050 – $2,750 |
What plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters and the other trades earn in Delaware
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 1.01 for Delaware.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 50%) the local median is $31.11 an hour, which is in line with the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $24.93 and $37.42 an hour. BLS counts 1,590 of them working in the state, 32.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is about average.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 50% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for Delaware, so we used the national median: $26.77 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $21.73 and $33.76 an hour.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters ($37.42 an hour) would add about $110 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($24.93) would take off about $110. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 484,790 jobs across Delaware (May 2025), which is 0.3% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 50% | $24.93 | $31.11 | $37.42 | $30.67 | 1.01 | state |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $21.73 | $26.77 | $33.76 | $26.77 | 1.00 | US |
| Blended | 100% | 1.01 | |||||
Delaware against its neighbors
Delaware ranks 23 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. Delaware sits at $1,850. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 60 miles away | $1,050 – $3,150 | $2,100 | +14% |
| Maryland | 60 miles away | $880 – $2,750 | $1,800 | −2% |
| Pennsylvania | 100 miles away | $1,050 – $3,000 | $2,050 | +10% |
| District of Columbia | 110 miles away | $1,150 – $3,300 | $2,250 | +21% |
| New York | 150 miles away | $1,050 – $3,100 | $2,100 | +13% |
Shower pan: what moves the price in Delaware
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.
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Shower pan in Delaware: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Delaware?
$930 to $2,750 for 1 pan, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Delaware can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Delaware is cheapest for shower pan?
Dover at about $1,800 (midpoint, 1 pan).
+Is shower pan cheaper in Delaware than the US average?
It is 1% cheaper: $1,850 against $1,850 for 1 pan at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Delaware?
About 57% ($1,050). Materials are 29%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.01x the national wage level.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Delaware?
The BLS statewide median is $31.11 an hour, against $30.67 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.93 to $37.42.
+Where does Delaware rank for shower pan costs?
23rd most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $1,850 for 1 pan. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Delaware?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $930 to $1,650 and premium work $2,050 to $2,750. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan by city in Delaware
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.