Shower pan cost in Cape Coral, FL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $790 – $2,550
- Per pan
- $762 – $2,027
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −11%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #238
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a shower pan in the Cape Coral area: $790 to $2,550 for 1 pan. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 11% lower than the US figure. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $24.85 an hour in the Cape Coral area, 19% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Cape Coral, FL, standard level
$1,300 to $2,000
About $1,142 to $1,647 per pan before permits. Labor is about 52% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $680 |
| Labor | $770 | $960 |
| Permits and fees | $180 | $370 |
| Total | $1,300 | $2,000 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Cape Coral, FL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $530 | $910 | 32% |
| Labor | $620 | $870 | $1,100 | 52% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $270 | $510 | 16% |
| Total | $790 | $1,650 | $2,550 | 100% |
Where the Cape Coral 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, Cape Coral wages are 0.82 times the national level. Labor makes up about 52% of the midpoint estimate (56% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Cape Coral is at 96.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $550 nationally becomes $530 here (midpoint, 1 pan). Permits follow the all-items index of 102.3: $30 to $510.
Cape Coral: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Cape Coral. 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
$790 to $1,500
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,300 to $2,000
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$1,850 to $2,550
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $790 – $1,500 | $1,300 – $2,000 | $1,850 – $2,550 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Cape Coral bid
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.
Who does the work: Cape Coral trade wages
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 Cape Coral the blend is 0.82.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 50% of the weighting: a median of $24.85 an hour, 19% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $21.60 and $31.69 an hour. About 1,950 work in the metro. That is 64.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 50% of the weighting: a median of $22.43 an hour, 16% below the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $18.52 and $28.26 an hour. About 240 work in the metro. That is 7.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.3 nationally, which suggests plenty of 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 $120 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $55. That is a swing of roughly 3.3% to 7.0% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Cape Coral-Fort Myers has 304,790 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 83rd 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% | $21.60 | $24.85 | $31.69 | $30.67 | 0.81 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $18.52 | $22.43 | $28.26 | $26.77 | 0.84 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.82 | |||||
Is Cape Coral cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Cape Coral. Lakeland is the lowest at about $1,650 (midpoint, 1 pan), 100 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Coral, FLthis page | $790 – $2,550 | $1,650 | |
| Punta Gorda, FL25 miles | $810 – $2,550 | $1,700 | +2% |
| Naples, FL45 miles | $870 – $2,700 | $1,800 | +7% |
| North Port, FL60 miles | $820 – $2,600 | $1,700 | +3% |
| Lakeland, FL100 miles | $780 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −2% |
| Miami, FL100 miles | $850 – $2,750 | $1,800 | +8% |
| Florida (statewide) | $810 – $2,600 | $1,700 | +2% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | +12% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Cape Coral ranks #238 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Cape Coral is 2% below the Florida figure.
Elsewhere in Florida
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami, FL | 2,819,940 jobs | $850 – $2,750 | $1,800 | +8% |
| Tampa, FL | 1,447,120 jobs | $790 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −1% |
| Orlando, FL | 1,411,730 jobs | $820 – $2,600 | $1,700 | +2% |
| Jacksonville, FL | 765,930 jobs | $830 – $2,600 | $1,700 | +2% |
| North Port, FL | 339,940 jobs | $820 – $2,600 | $1,700 | +3% |
| Lakeland, FL | 265,280 jobs | $780 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Cape Coral against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita, KS | 308,570 jobs | $850 – $2,550 | $1,700 | +3% |
| Provo, UT | 304,660 jobs | $880 – $2,650 | $1,750 | +7% |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 316,060 jobs | $880 – $2,700 | $1,800 | +7% |
| Syracuse, NY | 300,130 jobs | $980 – $2,850 | $1,900 | +15% |
Related projects, priced for Cape Coral
Jobs that often go together with shower pan are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Cape Coral wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−6%) and bathroom remodel lowest (−10%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,250 – $21,000 | −10% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,950 – $12,500 | −10% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,400 – $29,600 | −6% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −9% |
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Shower pan in Cape Coral: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Cape Coral?
For 1 pan, expect $790 to $2,550 in the Cape Coral area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,300 to $2,000. Small jobs usually cost more per pan and large ones less.
+What is the price per pan for shower pan in Cape Coral?
About $762 to $2,027 per pan for materials and labor, plus $30 to $510 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $900 to $2,300.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Cape Coral or Punta Gorda?
Punta Gorda is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $1,700, which is 2% more than Cape Coral ($1,650). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Cape Coral?
About 52% at the midpoint, or $870 out of $1,650. Materials are 32% and permits 16%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Cape Coral?
$790 to $2,550. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Cape Coral?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $30 to $510 for fees in the Cape Coral area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Cape Coral expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of Florida?
Cape Coral is 2% below the Florida statewide estimate ($1,700 at the midpoint). We cover 19 metros in Florida; see the state page to compare them.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Cape Coral?
The BLS median is $24.85 an hour in the Cape Coral area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.60 to $31.69.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Cape Coral?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $790 to $1,500 and premium work $1,850 to $2,550. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan near Cape Coral
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.