Shower pan cost in Orlando, FL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $820 – $2,600
- Per pan
- $790 – $2,076
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #205
- 1 = most expensive
A shower pan in Orlando, FL usually costs $820 to $2,600 for 1 pan. That works out to about $790 to $2,076 per pan before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $160 less. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $26.62 an hour in the Orlando area, 13% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Orlando, FL, standard level
$1,350 to $2,050
About $1,175 to $1,690 per pan before permits. Labor is about 53% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $680 |
| Labor | $800 | $1,000 |
| Permits and fees | $170 | $360 |
| Total | $1,350 | $2,050 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Orlando, FL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $530 | $910 | 31% |
| Labor | $650 | $900 | $1,150 | 53% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $270 | $510 | 16% |
| Total | $820 | $1,700 | $2,600 | 100% |
What is behind the Orlando number
Labor is 53% of the midpoint bill here, against 56% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (50%), tile and stone setters (50%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Orlando the blended ratio comes out at 0.86.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Orlando 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 101.4: $30 to $510.
What local crews earn in Orlando
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 Orlando the blend is 0.86.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 50% of the weighting: a median of $26.62 an hour, 13% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.85 and $29.69 an hour. About 4,040 work in the metro. That is 28.6 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 $22.82 an hour, 15% below the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $18.05 and $28.38 an hour. About 450 work in the metro. That is 3.2 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 $55 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $65. That is a swing of roughly 3.8% to 3.1% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford has 1,411,730 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 20th 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% | $22.85 | $26.62 | $29.69 | $30.67 | 0.87 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $18.05 | $22.82 | $28.38 | $26.77 | 0.85 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.86 | |||||
Is Orlando cheap or dear? The local comparison
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 1 pan range from $1,600 to $1,750 across Orlando and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando, FLthis page | $820 – $2,600 | $1,700 | |
| Lakeland, FL40 miles | $780 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −4% |
| Palm Bay, FL40 miles | $840 – $2,600 | $1,750 | +2% |
| Deltona, FL50 miles | $780 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −3% |
| Ocala, FL65 miles | $770 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −5% |
| Sebastian, FL70 miles | $820 – $2,550 | $1,700 | level |
| Florida (statewide) | $810 – $2,600 | $1,700 | level |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | +10% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Orlando ranks #205 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Orlando is 0% above the Florida figure.
Elsewhere in Florida
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami, FL | 2,819,940 jobs | $850 – $2,750 | $1,800 | +6% |
| Tampa, FL | 1,447,120 jobs | $790 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −3% |
| Jacksonville, FL | 765,930 jobs | $830 – $2,600 | $1,700 | level |
| North Port, FL | 339,940 jobs | $820 – $2,600 | $1,700 | level |
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $790 – $2,550 | $1,650 | −2% |
| Lakeland, FL | 265,280 jobs | $780 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −4% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Orlando against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa, FL | 1,447,120 jobs | $790 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −3% |
| Charlotte, NC | 1,358,370 jobs | $820 – $2,550 | $1,700 | level |
| San Diego, CA | 1,538,060 jobs | $1,000 – $3,050 | $2,050 | +20% |
| Baltimore, MD | 1,356,680 jobs | $860 – $2,700 | $1,800 | +5% |
Cost by quality level and size in Orlando
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Orlando. 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
$820 to $1,550
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,350 to $2,050
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$1,900 to $2,600
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $820 – $1,550 | $1,350 – $2,050 | $1,900 – $2,600 |
Why two Orlando quotes can differ
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.
Planning more than one job in Orlando?
Jobs that often go together with shower pan are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Orlando wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−6%) and kitchen cabinets 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 | $17,300 – $29,600 | −6% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,400 | −8% |
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Shower pan in Orlando: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Orlando?
For 1 pan, expect $820 to $2,600 in the Orlando area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,350 to $2,050. Small jobs usually cost more per pan and large ones less.
+What is the price per pan for shower pan in Orlando?
About $790 to $2,076 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 Orlando or Lakeland?
Lakeland is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $1,650, which is 4% less than Orlando ($1,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Orlando?
About 53% at the midpoint, or $900 out of $1,700. Materials are 31% and permits 16%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Orlando?
$820 to $2,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Orlando?
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 Orlando area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Orlando expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of Florida?
Orlando is 0% above 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 Orlando?
The BLS median is $26.62 an hour in the Orlando area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.85 to $29.69.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Orlando?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $820 to $1,550 and premium work $1,900 to $2,600. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan near Orlando
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.