Shower pan cost in Palm Bay, FL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $840 – $2,600
- Per pan
- $814 – $2,120
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #178
- 1 = most expensive
A shower pan in Palm Bay, FL usually costs $840 to $2,600 for 1 pan. That works out to about $814 to $2,120 per pan before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $130 less. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $28.74 an hour in the Palm Bay area, 6% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Palm Bay, FL, standard level
$1,400 to $2,100
About $1,206 to $1,729 per pan before permits. Labor is about 54% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $680 |
| Labor | $830 | $1,050 |
| Permits and fees | $170 | $360 |
| Total | $1,400 | $2,100 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Palm Bay, FL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $530 | $910 | 31% |
| Labor | $670 | $940 | $1,200 | 54% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $270 | $500 | 15% |
| Total | $840 | $1,750 | $2,600 | 100% |
Why Palm Bay prices look the way they do
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, Palm Bay wages are 0.89 times the national level. Labor makes up about 54% of the midpoint estimate (56% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Palm Bay 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 100.0: $30 to $500.
Is Palm Bay cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (1 pan), priced for the nearest metros. Palm Bay is the priciest of the group. Lakeland is the cheapest at $1,650.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Bay, FLthis page | $840 – $2,600 | $1,750 | |
| Orlando, FL40 miles | $820 – $2,600 | $1,700 | −2% |
| Sebastian, FL40 miles | $820 – $2,550 | $1,700 | −2% |
| Lakeland, FL65 miles | $780 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −6% |
| Deltona, FL70 miles | $780 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −5% |
| Port St. Lucie, FL75 miles | $800 – $2,550 | $1,650 | −4% |
| Florida (statewide) | $810 – $2,600 | $1,700 | −2% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | +8% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Palm Bay ranks #178 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Palm Bay is 2% above the Florida figure.
Elsewhere in Florida
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami, FL | 2,819,940 jobs | $850 – $2,750 | $1,800 | +4% |
| Tampa, FL | 1,447,120 jobs | $790 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −4% |
| 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 | −1% |
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $790 – $2,550 | $1,650 | −4% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Palm Bay against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster, PA | 252,230 jobs | $990 – $2,900 | $1,950 | +12% |
| Trenton, NJ | 240,190 jobs | $1,050 – $3,050 | $2,050 | +18% |
| Scranton, PA | 255,620 jobs | $1,000 – $2,900 | $1,950 | +14% |
| Augusta, GA | 231,930 jobs | $820 – $2,550 | $1,650 | −3% |
What nearby projects cost in Palm Bay
Jobs that often go together with shower pan are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Palm Bay 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 | $4,300 – $21,400 | −8% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,950 – $12,400 | −10% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,050 – $13,700 | −9% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,400 – $29,700 | −6% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −9% |
What local crews earn in Palm Bay
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 Palm Bay the blend is 0.89.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 50% of the weighting: a median of $28.74 an hour, 6% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.97 and $30.43 an hour. About 940 work in the metro. That is 38.3 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 $22.75 an hour, 15% below the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $21.74 and $29.13 an hour. About 140 work in the metro. That is 5.7 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 $30 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $100. That is a swing of roughly 5.7% to 1.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville has 245,170 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 104th 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% | $22.97 | $28.74 | $30.43 | $30.67 | 0.94 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $21.74 | $22.75 | $29.13 | $26.77 | 0.85 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.89 | |||||
Cost by quality level and size in Palm Bay
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Palm Bay. 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
$840 to $1,550
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,400 to $2,100
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$1,900 to $2,600
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $840 – $1,550 | $1,400 – $2,100 | $1,900 – $2,600 |
Shower pan: what moves the price in Palm Bay
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.
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Shower pan in Palm Bay: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Palm Bay?
For 1 pan, expect $840 to $2,600 in the Palm Bay area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,400 to $2,100. Small jobs usually cost more per pan and large ones less.
+What is the price per pan for shower pan in Palm Bay?
About $814 to $2,120 per pan for materials and labor, plus $30 to $500 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $900 to $2,300.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Palm Bay or Orlando?
Orlando is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $1,700, which is 2% less than Palm Bay ($1,750). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Palm Bay?
About 54% at the midpoint, or $940 out of $1,750. Materials are 31% and permits 15%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Palm Bay?
$840 to $2,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Palm Bay?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $30 to $500 for fees in the Palm Bay area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Palm Bay expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of Florida?
Palm Bay is 2% 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 Palm Bay?
The BLS median is $28.74 an hour in the Palm Bay area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.97 to $30.43.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Palm Bay?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $840 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 Palm Bay
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.