Shower pan cost in Tallahassee, FL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $780 – $2,450
- Per pan
- $748 – $2,001
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −13%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #263
- 1 = most expensive
A shower pan in Tallahassee, FL usually costs $780 to $2,450 for 1 pan. That works out to about $748 to $2,001 per pan before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $240 less. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $23.34 an hour in the Tallahassee area, 24% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Tallahassee, FL, standard level
$1,300 to $1,950
About $1,124 to $1,625 per pan before permits. Labor is about 52% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $680 |
| Labor | $750 | $940 |
| Permits and fees | $160 | $340 |
| Total | $1,300 | $1,950 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Tallahassee, FL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $530 | $910 | 33% |
| Labor | $600 | $850 | $1,100 | 52% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $250 | $470 | 15% |
| Total | $780 | $1,600 | $2,450 | 100% |
Why Tallahassee prices look the way they do
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 Tallahassee the blended ratio comes out at 0.81.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Tallahassee 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 93.9: $30 to $470.
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 Tallahassee. The wage table below marks each row.
Shower pan: what moves the price in Tallahassee
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.
What local crews earn in Tallahassee
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 Tallahassee the blend is 0.81.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 50% of the weighting: a median of $23.34 an hour, 24% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $20.51 and $28.54 an hour. About 480 work in the metro. That is 25.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 50% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Tallahassee 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.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $90 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $50. That is a swing of roughly 3.0% to 5.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Tallahassee has 186,160 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 124th 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% | $20.51 | $23.34 | $28.54 | $30.67 | 0.76 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $18.27 | $22.73 | $29.14 | $26.77 | 0.85 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.81 | |||||
What nearby projects cost in Tallahassee
Jobs that often go together with shower pan are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Tallahassee wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−7%) and kitchen cabinets lowest (−13%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,150 – $20,600 | −12% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,850 – $12,100 | −13% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,100 – $13,900 | −8% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,200 – $29,300 | −7% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −9% |
Tallahassee: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Tallahassee. 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
$780 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 $2,450
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $780 – $1,450 | $1,300 – $1,950 | $1,800 – $2,450 |
Is Tallahassee cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (1 pan), priced for the nearest metros. Crestview is the priciest of the group at $1,650. Dothan is the cheapest at $1,600.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tallahassee, FLthis page | $780 – $2,450 | $1,600 | |
| Panama City, FL80 miles | $770 – $2,500 | $1,650 | level |
| Albany, GA90 miles | $770 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −1% |
| Dothan, AL95 miles | $760 – $2,400 | $1,600 | −3% |
| Gainesville, FL115 miles | $790 – $2,500 | $1,650 | +1% |
| Crestview, FL125 miles | $800 – $2,500 | $1,650 | +2% |
| Florida (statewide) | $810 – $2,600 | $1,700 | +4% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | +15% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Tallahassee ranks #263 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Tallahassee is 4% below the Florida figure.
Elsewhere in Florida
| 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 | +3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Tallahassee against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salinas, CA | 186,430 jobs | $960 – $2,950 | $1,950 | +20% |
| York, PA | 183,590 jobs | $1,050 – $3,050 | $2,050 | +26% |
| Salem, OR | 188,620 jobs | $1,050 – $3,100 | $2,050 | +28% |
| Lincoln, NE | 182,620 jobs | $920 – $2,700 | $1,800 | +12% |
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Shower pan in Tallahassee: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Tallahassee?
For 1 pan, expect $780 to $2,450 in the Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee?
About $748 to $2,001 per pan for materials and labor, plus $30 to $470 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $900 to $2,300.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Tallahassee or Panama City?
Panama City is 80 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $1,650, which is 0% more than Tallahassee ($1,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Tallahassee?
About 52% at the midpoint, or $850 out of $1,600. Materials are 33% and permits 15%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Tallahassee?
$780 to $2,450. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Tallahassee?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $30 to $470 for fees in the Tallahassee area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Tallahassee expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of Florida?
Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee?
The BLS median is $23.34 an hour in the Tallahassee area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.51 to $28.54.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Tallahassee?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $780 to $1,450 and premium work $1,800 to $2,450. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan near Tallahassee
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.