Shower pan cost in Gainesville, FL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $790 – $2,500
- Per pan
- $760 – $2,022
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −12%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #253
- 1 = most expensive
A shower pan in Gainesville, FL usually costs $790 to $2,500 for 1 pan. That works out to about $760 to $2,022 per pan before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $220 less. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $24.81 an hour in the Gainesville area, 19% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Gainesville, FL, standard level
$1,300 to $2,000
About $1,138 to $1,643 per pan before permits. Labor is about 52% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $680 |
| Labor | $760 | $960 |
| Permits and fees | $170 | $350 |
| Total | $1,300 | $2,000 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Gainesville, FL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $530 | $910 | 32% |
| Labor | $620 | $860 | $1,100 | 52% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $260 | $480 | 16% |
| Total | $790 | $1,650 | $2,500 | 100% |
Where the Gainesville 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, Gainesville 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. Gainesville 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 96.7: $30 to $480.
What nearby projects cost in Gainesville
Jobs that often go together with shower pan are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Gainesville wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−6%) and kitchen cabinets lowest (−11%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,200 – $20,800 | −11% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,900 – $12,300 | −11% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,150 – $13,900 | −7% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,300 – $29,500 | −6% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −9% |
Is Gainesville cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (1 pan), priced for the nearest metros. Jacksonville is the priciest of the group at $1,700. Ocala is the cheapest at $1,600.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville, FLthis page | $790 – $2,500 | $1,650 | |
| Ocala, FL40 miles | $770 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −2% |
| Jacksonville, FL75 miles | $830 – $2,600 | $1,700 | +4% |
| Deltona, FL90 miles | $780 – $2,500 | $1,650 | level |
| Tampa, FL90 miles | $790 – $2,500 | $1,650 | +1% |
| Orlando, FL105 miles | $820 – $2,600 | $1,700 | +3% |
| Florida (statewide) | $810 – $2,600 | $1,700 | +3% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | +13% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Gainesville ranks #253 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Gainesville is 3% below the Florida figure.
Elsewhere in Florida
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami, FL | 2,819,940 jobs | $850 – $2,750 | $1,800 | +9% |
| Tampa, FL | 1,447,120 jobs | $790 – $2,500 | $1,650 | +1% |
| Orlando, FL | 1,411,730 jobs | $820 – $2,600 | $1,700 | +3% |
| Jacksonville, FL | 765,930 jobs | $830 – $2,600 | $1,700 | +4% |
| North Port, FL | 339,940 jobs | $820 – $2,600 | $1,700 | +4% |
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $790 – $2,550 | $1,650 | +1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Gainesville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roanoke, VA | 153,980 jobs | $810 – $2,550 | $1,650 | +1% |
| Killeen, TX | 150,580 jobs | $820 – $2,500 | $1,650 | +1% |
| Hickory, NC | 154,090 jobs | $770 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −2% |
| Fargo, ND | 148,660 jobs | $900 – $2,700 | $1,800 | +9% |
What local crews earn in Gainesville
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 Gainesville the blend is 0.82.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 50% of the weighting: a median of $24.81 an hour, 19% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $19.00 and $28.41 an hour. About 490 work in the metro. That is 32.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 50% of the weighting: a median of $22.27 an hour, 17% below the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $17.14 and $28.64 an hour. About 40 work in the metro. That is 2.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.3 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $60 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $100. That is a swing of roughly 6.0% to 3.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Gainesville has 152,670 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 154th 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% | $19.00 | $24.81 | $28.41 | $30.67 | 0.81 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $17.14 | $22.27 | $28.64 | $26.77 | 0.83 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.82 | |||||
Shower pan: what moves the price in Gainesville
Permit
Plumbing permits are $30-$500, and many cities require one to replace a shower pan.
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.
Cost by quality level and size in Gainesville
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Gainesville. 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
$1,800 to $2,500
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $790 – $1,500 | $1,300 – $2,000 | $1,800 – $2,500 |
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Shower pan in Gainesville: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Gainesville?
For 1 pan, expect $790 to $2,500 in the Gainesville 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 Gainesville?
About $760 to $2,022 per pan for materials and labor, plus $30 to $480 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $900 to $2,300.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Gainesville or Ocala?
Ocala is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $1,600, which is 2% less than Gainesville ($1,650). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Gainesville?
About 52% at the midpoint, or $860 out of $1,650. Materials are 32% and permits 16%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Gainesville?
$790 to $2,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Gainesville?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $30 to $480 for fees in the Gainesville area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Gainesville expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of Florida?
Gainesville is 3% 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 Gainesville?
The BLS median is $24.81 an hour in the Gainesville area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.00 to $28.41.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Gainesville?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $790 to $1,500 and premium work $1,800 to $2,500. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan near Gainesville
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.