Shower pan cost in the District of Columbia
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (1 pan)
- $1,150 – $3,300
- Per pan
- $1,129 – $2,756
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +20%
- US $1,850
- Metros covered
- 1
What does it cost to install a shower pan in the District of Columbia? Plan on $1,150 to $3,300 for 1 pan. Wages (1.29x the US blend), materials (price index 106.5) and permit costs (109.9) put the state above the national midpoint by 20%.
District of Columbia has one metro in our dataset, Washington, 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 District of Columbia (statewide), standard level
$1,800 to $2,650
About $1,617 to $2,268 per pan before permits. Labor is about 61% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $420 | $760 |
| Labor | $1,200 | $1,500 |
| Permits and fees | $190 | $390 |
| Total | $1,800 | $2,650 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in District of Columbia
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $160 | $590 | $1,000 | 26% |
| Labor | $970 | $1,350 | $1,750 | 61% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $290 | $550 | 13% |
| Total | $1,150 | $2,250 | $3,300 | 100% |
Other District of Columbia jobs that often go with shower pan
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide District of Columbia wages and prices. Against national midpoints, bathroom remodel comes out highest (+14%) and kitchen backsplash lowest (+4%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,350 – $26,500 | +14% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,600 – $15,200 | +8% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $5,050 – $16,500 | +11% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $20,000 – $34,100 | +8% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $310 – $1,550 | +4% |
Wages behind the District of Columbia number
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 1.29 for the District of Columbia.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 50%) the local median is $48.57 an hour, which is 58% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $35.88 and $55.00 an hour. BLS counts 1,010 of them working in the state, 14.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 50% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for District of Columbia, 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 ($55.00 an hour) would add about $110 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($35.88) would take off about $220. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 701,920 jobs across the District of Columbia (May 2025), which is 0.5% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 50% | $35.88 | $48.57 | $55.00 | $30.67 | 1.58 | state |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $21.73 | $26.77 | $33.76 | $26.77 | 1.00 | US |
| Blended | 100% | 1.29 | |||||
Shower pan cost by metro in the District of Columbia
District of Columbia has one metro in our dataset, Washington, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC | $940 – $2,900 | $1,900 | −14% |
District of Columbia versus the states around it
District of Columbia ranks 6 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. District of Columbia sits at $2,250. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 50 miles away | $880 – $2,750 | $1,800 | −19% |
| Virginia | 110 miles away | $870 – $2,700 | $1,800 | −20% |
| Pennsylvania | 110 miles away | $1,050 – $3,000 | $2,050 | −9% |
| Delaware | 110 miles away | $930 – $2,750 | $1,850 | −17% |
| New Jersey | 160 miles away | $1,050 – $3,150 | $2,100 | −6% |
Quality levels and sizes in the District of Columbia
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide District of Columbia wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 1 common sizes.
Basic
$1,150 to $2,000
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,800 to $2,650
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$2,450 to $3,300
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $1,150 – $2,000 | $1,800 – $2,650 | $2,450 – $3,300 |
Shower pan: what moves the price in the District of Columbia
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 the District of Columbia: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in the District of Columbia?
$1,150 to $3,300 for 1 pan, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside the District of Columbia can sit above or below that.
+Which city in the District of Columbia is cheapest for shower pan?
Washington at about $1,900 (midpoint, 1 pan).
+Is shower pan cheaper in the District of Columbia than the US average?
It is 20% more expensive: $2,250 against $1,850 for 1 pan at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in the District of Columbia?
About 61% ($1,350). Materials are 26%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.29x the national wage level.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in the District of Columbia?
The BLS statewide median is $48.57 an hour, against $30.67 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $35.88 to $55.00.
+Where does District of Columbia rank for shower pan costs?
6th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $2,250 for 1 pan. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in the District of Columbia?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $1,150 to $2,000 and premium work $2,450 to $3,300. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan by city in the District of Columbia
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.