Shower pan cost in Georgia
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (1 pan)
- $840 – $2,600
- Per pan
- $807 – $2,125
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $1,850
- Metros covered
- 10
Across Georgia, a shower pan costs about $840 to $2,600 for 1 pan. Statewide, that midpoint is 8% below the US figure of $1,850. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median $27.50 an hour in Georgia (US: $30.67).
Inside Georgia, the metros we cover range from $1,600 (Albany) to $1,750 (Atlanta) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Georgia (statewide), standard level
$1,350 to $2,100
About $1,202 to $1,730 per pan before permits. Labor is about 54% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $700 |
| Labor | $820 | $1,050 |
| Permits and fees | $160 | $350 |
| Total | $1,350 | $2,100 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Georgia
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $150 | $540 | $940 | 32% |
| Labor | $660 | $920 | $1,200 | 54% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $260 | $480 | 15% |
| Total | $840 | $1,700 | $2,600 | 100% |
Georgia versus the states around it
Georgia ranks 36 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for shower pan, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Massachusetts at $2,350 and the cheapest Arkansas at $1,500, both for 1 pan at the midpoint. Georgia sits at $1,700. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 170 miles away | $820 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −3% |
| South Carolina | 180 miles away | $780 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −5% |
| Tennessee | 210 miles away | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −3% |
| North Carolina | 270 miles away | $810 – $2,550 | $1,650 | −3% |
| Kentucky | 320 miles away | $870 – $2,600 | $1,750 | +1% |
Which Georgia city is cheapest for shower pan?
2 of the 10 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $1,700, and the top-to-bottom gap is 9%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (1 pan) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | $850 – $2,650 | $1,750 | +2% |
| Savannah, GA | $850 – $2,600 | $1,750 | +1% |
| Warner Robins, GA | $840 – $2,600 | $1,700 | −1% |
| Athens, GA | $830 – $2,550 | $1,700 | −1% |
| Augusta, GA | $820 – $2,550 | $1,650 | −3% |
| Gainesville, GA | $800 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −4% |
| Macon, GA | $780 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −6% |
| Dalton, GA | $770 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −7% |
| Columbus, GA | $770 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −7% |
| Albany, GA | $770 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −7% |
Basic, standard or premium: Georgia prices
Bands overlap on purpose, since a good standard job can cost as much as a light premium one. Below are the three bands for the default size, then a grid from one shower pan to one shower pan.
Basic
$840 to $1,550
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,350 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 | $1,350 – $2,100 | $1,900 – $2,600 |
Why two Georgia quotes can differ
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.
Permit
Plumbing permits are $30-$500, and many cities require one to replace a shower pan.
Wages behind the Georgia number
Georgia's labor line is priced from 2 trades, each compared with its US median wage. After weighting by each trade's share of the work, the state comes out at 0.88 times the national level.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 50% of the weighting: a median of $27.50 an hour, 10% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $21.70 and $33.00 an hour. About 8,930 work in the state. That is 18.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 50% of the weighting: a median of $23.00 an hour, 14% below the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $20.94 and $27.57 an hour. About 360 work in the state. That is 0.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.3 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters ($33.00 an hour) would add about $95 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($21.70) would take off about $100. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 4,889,170 jobs across Georgia (May 2025), which is 3.1% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 50% | $21.70 | $27.50 | $33.00 | $30.67 | 0.90 | state |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $20.94 | $23.00 | $27.57 | $26.77 | 0.86 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.88 | |||||
Other Georgia jobs that often go with shower pan
Each project weights the trades differently, so Georgia's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, kitchen remodel is −3% and kitchen cabinets −9%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,400 – $21,800 | −6% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,000 – $12,600 | −9% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,100 | −6% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,900 – $30,400 | −3% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,400 | −7% |
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Shower pan in Georgia: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Georgia?
$840 to $2,600 for 1 pan, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Georgia can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Georgia is cheapest for shower pan?
Albany at about $1,600 (midpoint, 1 pan). The priciest is Atlanta at $1,750.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Georgia than the US average?
It is 8% cheaper: $1,700 against $1,850 for 1 pan at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Georgia?
About 54% ($920). Materials are 32%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.88x the national wage level.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Georgia?
The BLS statewide median is $27.50 an hour, against $30.67 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.70 to $33.00.
+Where does Georgia rank for shower pan costs?
36th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $1,700 for 1 pan. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Georgia?
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 by city in Georgia
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.