Shower pan cost in Tampa, FL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $790 – $2,500
- Per pan
- $761 – $2,018
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −11%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #246
- 1 = most expensive
A shower pan in Tampa, FL usually costs $790 to $2,500 for 1 pan. That works out to about $761 to $2,018 per pan before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $210 less. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $25.00 an hour in the Tampa area, 18% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Tampa, FL, standard level
$1,300 to $2,000
About $1,138 to $1,641 per pan before permits. Labor is about 52% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $370 | $680 |
| Labor | $770 | $960 |
| Permits and fees | $170 | $360 |
| Total | $1,300 | $2,000 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Tampa, FL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $530 | $910 | 32% |
| Labor | $620 | $860 | $1,100 | 52% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $270 | $500 | 16% |
| Total | $790 | $1,650 | $2,500 | 100% |
What is behind the Tampa number
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 Tampa the blended ratio comes out at 0.82.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Tampa is at 95.5 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 100.9: $30 to $500.
How Tampa compares
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 $1,700 across Tampa and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa, FLthis page | $790 – $2,500 | $1,650 | |
| Lakeland, FL50 miles | $780 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −1% |
| North Port, FL55 miles | $820 – $2,600 | $1,700 | +3% |
| Orlando, FL75 miles | $820 – $2,600 | $1,700 | +3% |
| Ocala, FL80 miles | $770 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −2% |
| Punta Gorda, FL90 miles | $810 – $2,550 | $1,700 | +2% |
| Florida (statewide) | $810 – $2,600 | $1,700 | +2% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | +13% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Tampa ranks #246 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Tampa is 2% 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% |
| Orlando, FL | 1,411,730 jobs | $820 – $2,600 | $1,700 | +3% |
| Jacksonville, FL | 765,930 jobs | $830 – $2,600 | $1,700 | +3% |
| North Port, FL | 339,940 jobs | $820 – $2,600 | $1,700 | +3% |
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $790 – $2,550 | $1,650 | +1% |
| Lakeland, FL | 265,280 jobs | $780 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Tampa against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego, CA | 1,538,060 jobs | $1,000 – $3,050 | $2,050 | +23% |
| Orlando, FL | 1,411,730 jobs | $820 – $2,600 | $1,700 | +3% |
| Denver, CO | 1,609,350 jobs | $950 – $2,850 | $1,900 | +15% |
| Charlotte, NC | 1,358,370 jobs | $820 – $2,550 | $1,700 | +2% |
What nearby projects cost in Tampa
Jobs that often go together with shower pan are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Tampa wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−6%) and bathroom remodel lowest (−10%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,250 – $21,100 | −10% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,950 – $12,700 | −8% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,150 – $13,900 | −7% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,300 – $29,600 | −6% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −10% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: shower pan pricing in Tampa
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Tampa. 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
$1,850 to $2,500
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $790 – $1,500 | $1,300 – $2,000 | $1,850 – $2,500 |
Why two Tampa 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.
What local crews earn in Tampa
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 Tampa the blend is 0.82.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 50% of the weighting: a median of $25.00 an hour, 18% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $23.43 and $29.67 an hour. About 4,180 work in the metro. That is 28.9 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 $22.25 an hour, 17% below the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $18.41 and $28.05 an hour. About 480 work in the metro. That is 3.3 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 $80 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $25. That is a swing of roughly 1.6% to 4.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater has 1,447,120 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 19th 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% | $23.43 | $25.00 | $29.67 | $30.67 | 0.82 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $18.41 | $22.25 | $28.05 | $26.77 | 0.83 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.82 | |||||
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Shower pan in Tampa: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Tampa?
For 1 pan, expect $790 to $2,500 in the Tampa 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 Tampa?
About $761 to $2,018 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 Tampa or Lakeland?
Lakeland is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $1,650, which is 1% less than Tampa ($1,650). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Tampa?
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 Tampa?
$790 to $2,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Tampa?
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 Tampa area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Tampa expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of Florida?
Tampa is 2% 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 Tampa?
The BLS median is $25.00 an hour in the Tampa area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.43 to $29.67.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Tampa?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $790 to $1,500 and premium work $1,850 to $2,500. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan near Tampa
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.