Shower pan cost in Florida
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (1 pan)
- $810 – $2,600
- Per pan
- $777 – $2,065
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $1,850
- Metros covered
- 19
Across Florida, a shower pan costs about $810 to $2,600 for 1 pan. Statewide, that midpoint is 9% below the US figure of $1,850. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median $25.44 an hour in Florida (US: $30.67).
Inside Florida, the metros we cover range from $1,600 (Pensacola) to $1,800 (Miami) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Florida (statewide), standard level
$1,350 to $2,050
About $1,163 to $1,678 per pan before permits. Labor is about 52% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $700 |
| Labor | $780 | $980 |
| Permits and fees | $180 | $370 |
| Total | $1,350 | $2,050 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Florida
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $150 | $540 | $930 | 32% |
| Labor | $630 | $880 | $1,150 | 52% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $270 | $520 | 16% |
| Total | $810 | $1,700 | $2,600 | 100% |
Florida against its neighbors
Florida ranks 41 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. Florida sits at $1,700. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 420 miles away | $840 – $2,600 | $1,700 | +2% |
| South Carolina | 430 miles away | $780 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −4% |
| Alabama | 480 miles away | $820 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −1% |
| North Carolina | 540 miles away | $810 – $2,550 | $1,650 | −1% |
| Mississippi | 550 miles away | $760 – $2,400 | $1,600 | −6% |
What plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters and the other trades earn in Florida
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 0.84 for Florida.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 50%) the local median is $25.44 an hour, which is 17% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.70 and $30.20 an hour. BLS counts 29,260 of them working in the state, 29.5 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 $22.73 an hour, which is 15% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $18.27 and $29.14 an hour. BLS counts 4,070 of them working in the state, 4.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters ($30.20 an hour) would add about $80 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($22.70) would take off about $45. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 9,929,860 jobs across Florida (May 2025), which is 6.4% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 50% | $22.70 | $25.44 | $30.20 | $30.67 | 0.83 | state |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $18.27 | $22.73 | $29.14 | $26.77 | 0.85 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.84 | |||||
Quality levels and sizes in Florida
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Florida wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 1 common sizes.
Basic
$810 to $1,500
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,350 to $2,050
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$1,850 to $2,600
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $810 – $1,500 | $1,350 – $2,050 | $1,850 – $2,600 |
Related projects, priced for Florida
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Florida wages and prices. Against national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−4%) and kitchen cabinets lowest (−8%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,300 – $21,300 | −8% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,000 – $12,700 | −8% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,200 – $14,200 | −6% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,700 – $30,100 | −4% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,400 | −8% |
Shower pan: what moves the price in Florida
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.
Shower pan cost by metro in Florida
5 of the 19 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $1,700, and the top-to-bottom gap is 12%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami, FL | $850 – $2,750 | $1,800 | +6% |
| Naples, FL | $870 – $2,700 | $1,800 | +5% |
| Palm Bay, FL | $840 – $2,600 | $1,750 | +2% |
| North Port, FL | $820 – $2,600 | $1,700 | +1% |
| Jacksonville, FL | $830 – $2,600 | $1,700 | +1% |
| Orlando, FL | $820 – $2,600 | $1,700 | level |
| Sebastian, FL | $820 – $2,550 | $1,700 | level |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $810 – $2,550 | $1,700 | level |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $800 – $2,550 | $1,650 | −1% |
| Cape Coral, FL | $790 – $2,550 | $1,650 | −2% |
| Crestview, FL | $800 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −2% |
| Tampa, FL | $790 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −2% |
| Gainesville, FL | $790 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −3% |
| Deltona, FL | $780 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −3% |
| Lakeland, FL | $780 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −4% |
| Panama City, FL | $770 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −4% |
| Tallahassee, FL | $780 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −4% |
| Ocala, FL | $770 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −5% |
| Pensacola, FL | $770 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −5% |
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Shower pan in Florida: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Florida?
$810 to $2,600 for 1 pan, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Florida can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Florida is cheapest for shower pan?
Pensacola at about $1,600 (midpoint, 1 pan). The priciest is Miami at $1,800.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Florida than the US average?
It is 9% cheaper: $1,700 against $1,850 for 1 pan at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Florida?
About 52% ($880). Materials are 32%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.84x the national wage level.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Florida?
The BLS statewide median is $25.44 an hour, against $30.67 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.70 to $30.20.
+Where does Florida rank for shower pan costs?
41st most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $1,700 for 1 pan. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Florida?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $810 to $1,500 and premium work $1,850 to $2,600. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan by city in Florida
- Miami, FL$1,800 midpoint
- Naples, FL$1,800 midpoint
- Palm Bay, FL$1,750 midpoint
- North Port, FL$1,700 midpoint
- Jacksonville, FL$1,700 midpoint
- Orlando, FL$1,700 midpoint
- Sebastian, FL$1,700 midpoint
- Punta Gorda, FL$1,700 midpoint
- Port St. Lucie, FL$1,650 midpoint
- Cape Coral, FL$1,650 midpoint
- Crestview, FL$1,650 midpoint
- Tampa, FL$1,650 midpoint
- Gainesville, FL$1,650 midpoint
- Deltona, FL$1,650 midpoint
- Lakeland, FL$1,650 midpoint
- Panama City, FL$1,650 midpoint
- Tallahassee, FL$1,600 midpoint
- Ocala, FL$1,600 midpoint
- Pensacola, FL$1,600 midpoint
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.