Shower pan cost in Athens, GA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $830 – $2,550
- Per pan
- $806 – $2,105
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #202
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a shower pan in the Athens area: $830 to $2,550 for 1 pan. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 9% lower than the US figure. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $27.76 an hour in the Athens area, 9% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Athens, GA, standard level
$1,350 to $2,050
About $1,196 to $1,716 per pan before permits. Labor is about 54% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $680 |
| Labor | $820 | $1,050 |
| Permits and fees | $160 | $340 |
| Total | $1,350 | $2,050 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Athens, GA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $530 | $910 | 31% |
| Labor | $660 | $930 | $1,200 | 54% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $250 | $470 | 15% |
| Total | $830 | $1,700 | $2,550 | 100% |
Where the Athens price comes from
Labor is 54% 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 Athens the blended ratio comes out at 0.88.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Athens is at 96.3 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 93.3: $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 Athens. The wage table below marks each row.
What nearby projects cost in Athens
Jobs that often go together with shower pan are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Athens wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−7%) and kitchen cabinets lowest (−14%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,250 – $21,000 | −10% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,800 – $11,900 | −14% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,050 – $13,800 | −8% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,200 – $29,300 | −7% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −9% |
Who does the work: Athens trade wages
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 Athens the blend is 0.88.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 50% of the weighting: a median of $27.76 an hour, 9% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.55 and $32.13 an hour. About 210 work in the metro. That is 21.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 50% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Athens metro, so we used the Georgia statewide median: $23.00 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $20.94 and $27.57 an hour.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $75 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $90. That is a swing of roughly 5.2% to 4.4% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Athens-Clarke County has 95,800 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 209th 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% | $22.55 | $27.76 | $32.13 | $30.67 | 0.91 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $20.94 | $23.00 | $27.57 | $26.77 | 0.86 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.88 | |||||
Athens: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Athens. 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
$830 to $1,550
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,350 to $2,050
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$1,900 to $2,550
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $830 – $1,550 | $1,350 – $2,050 | $1,900 – $2,550 |
Why two Athens 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.
How Athens 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 $1,750 across Athens and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens, GAthis page | $830 – $2,550 | $1,700 | |
| Gainesville, GA45 miles | $800 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −3% |
| Greenville, SC70 miles | $760 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −6% |
| Atlanta, GA70 miles | $850 – $2,650 | $1,750 | +3% |
| Augusta, GA80 miles | $820 – $2,550 | $1,650 | −2% |
| Macon, GA80 miles | $780 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −5% |
| Georgia (statewide) | $840 – $2,600 | $1,700 | +1% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | +10% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Athens ranks #202 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Athens is 1% below the Georgia figure.
Elsewhere in Georgia
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | 2,889,670 jobs | $850 – $2,650 | $1,750 | +3% |
| Augusta, GA | 231,930 jobs | $820 – $2,550 | $1,650 | −2% |
| Savannah, GA | 198,360 jobs | $850 – $2,600 | $1,750 | +2% |
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $770 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −6% |
| Gainesville, GA | 103,870 jobs | $800 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −3% |
| Macon, GA | 95,030 jobs | $780 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −5% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Athens against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yakima, WA | 97,010 jobs | $1,050 – $3,050 | $2,050 | +21% |
| Fort Smith, AR | 95,560 jobs | $710 – $2,300 | $1,500 | −11% |
| Binghamton, NY | 97,030 jobs | $1,100 – $3,100 | $2,100 | +23% |
| Macon, GA | 95,030 jobs | $780 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −5% |
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Shower pan in Athens: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Athens?
For 1 pan, expect $830 to $2,550 in the Athens area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,350 to $2,050. Small jobs usually cost more per pan and large ones less.
+What is the price per pan for shower pan in Athens?
About $806 to $2,105 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 Athens or Gainesville?
Gainesville is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $1,650, which is 3% less than Athens ($1,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Athens?
About 54% at the midpoint, or $930 out of $1,700. Materials are 31% and permits 15%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Athens?
$830 to $2,550. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Athens?
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 Athens area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Athens expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of Georgia?
Athens is 1% below the Georgia statewide estimate ($1,700 at the midpoint). We cover 10 metros in Georgia; see the state page to compare them.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Athens?
The BLS median is $27.76 an hour in the Athens area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.55 to $32.13.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Athens?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $830 to $1,550 and premium work $1,900 to $2,550. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan near Athens
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.