Shower pan cost in Panama City, FL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $770 – $2,500
- Per pan
- $744 – $1,993
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −13%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #261
- 1 = most expensive
Panama City homeowners pay roughly $770 to $2,500 to install a shower pan at 1 pan, or $744 to $1,993 per pan (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Panama City is 13% lower. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $22.98 an hour in the Panama City area, 25% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Panama City, FL, standard level
$1,300 to $1,950
About $1,119 to $1,618 per pan before permits. Labor is about 52% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $680 |
| Labor | $740 | $940 |
| Permits and fees | $170 | $350 |
| Total | $1,300 | $1,950 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Panama City, FL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $530 | $910 | 33% |
| Labor | $600 | $840 | $1,100 | 52% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $260 | $490 | 16% |
| Total | $770 | $1,650 | $2,500 | 100% |
Where the Panama City price comes from
Labor is 52% 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 Panama City the blended ratio comes out at 0.80.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Panama City metro is 96.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 pan comes to $530, compared with $550 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (97.3) and land at $30 to $490.
Data note: 50% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Panama City. The wage table below marks each row.
How Panama City compares
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Panama City. Dothan is the lowest at about $1,600 (midpoint, 1 pan), 70 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panama City, FLthis page | $770 – $2,500 | $1,650 | |
| Crestview, FL50 miles | $800 – $2,500 | $1,650 | +2% |
| Dothan, AL70 miles | $760 – $2,400 | $1,600 | −3% |
| Tallahassee, FL80 miles | $780 – $2,450 | $1,600 | level |
| Pensacola, FL95 miles | $770 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −1% |
| Daphne, AL130 miles | $810 – $2,550 | $1,650 | +3% |
| Florida (statewide) | $810 – $2,600 | $1,700 | +4% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | +15% |
Across 300 US metros, Panama City comes in at #261 from the top. The priciest is Bellingham, WA at $2,450; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $1,500 (midpoints, 1 pan). Statewide, Panama City is 4% below the Florida figure.
Other Florida metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami, FL | 2,819,940 jobs | $850 – $2,750 | $1,800 | +11% |
| Tampa, FL | 1,447,120 jobs | $790 – $2,500 | $1,650 | +2% |
| Orlando, FL | 1,411,730 jobs | $820 – $2,600 | $1,700 | +5% |
| Jacksonville, FL | 765,930 jobs | $830 – $2,600 | $1,700 | +5% |
| North Port, FL | 339,940 jobs | $820 – $2,600 | $1,700 | +5% |
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $790 – $2,550 | $1,650 | +2% |
Cities with a workforce like Panama City's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Panama City against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $1,300 – $3,550 | $2,450 | +50% |
| St. George, UT | 90,500 jobs | $810 – $2,550 | $1,700 | +3% |
| Bremerton, WA | 93,740 jobs | $1,250 – $3,500 | $2,400 | +46% |
| Medford, OR | 89,060 jobs | $990 – $2,950 | $1,950 | +21% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Panama City bid
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.
Local wages behind the labor line
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 2 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Panama City is 0.80 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 50%) the local median is $22.98 an hour, which is 25% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $18.26 and $28.46 an hour. BLS counts 510 of them working in the area, 56.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 50% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Panama City metro, so we used the Florida statewide median: $22.73 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $18.27 and $29.14 an hour.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($28.46 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $95. At the 25th percentile ($18.26) it shrinks by about $80. The total moves by 5.8% or 5.0%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 90,610 jobs in the Panama City-Panama City Beach area. That makes it the 218th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.06% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 50% | $18.26 | $22.98 | $28.46 | $30.67 | 0.75 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $18.27 | $22.73 | $29.14 | $26.77 | 0.85 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.80 | |||||
What nearby projects cost in Panama City
Because every project leans on different trades, Panama City's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen remodel runs −7% and bathroom remodel −11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,200 – $20,700 | −11% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,900 – $12,400 | −11% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,100 – $13,900 | −8% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,300 – $29,500 | −7% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −9% |
Panama City: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Panama City wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 1 common sizes.
Basic
$770 to $1,450
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,300 to $1,950
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$1,800 to $2,500
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $770 – $1,450 | $1,300 – $1,950 | $1,800 – $2,500 |
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Shower pan in Panama City: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Panama City?
For 1 pan, expect $770 to $2,500 in the Panama City area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,300 to $1,950. Small jobs usually cost more per pan and large ones less.
+What is the price per pan for shower pan in Panama City?
About $744 to $1,993 per pan for materials and labor, plus $30 to $490 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $900 to $2,300.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Panama City or Crestview?
Crestview is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $1,650, which is 2% more than Panama City ($1,650). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Panama City?
About 52% at the midpoint, or $840 out of $1,650. Materials are 33% and permits 16%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Panama City?
$770 to $2,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Panama City?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $30 to $490 for fees in the Panama City area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Panama City expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of Florida?
Panama City is 4% 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 Panama City?
The BLS median is $22.98 an hour in the Panama City area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.26 to $28.46.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Panama City?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $770 to $1,450 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 Panama City
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.