Shower pan cost in Atlanta, GA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $850 – $2,650
- Per pan
- $816 – $2,152
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #163
- 1 = most expensive
A shower pan in Atlanta, GA usually costs $850 to $2,650 for 1 pan. That works out to about $816 to $2,152 per pan before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $120 less. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $28.07 an hour in the Atlanta area, 8% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Atlanta, GA, standard level
$1,400 to $2,100
About $1,217 to $1,751 per pan before permits. Labor is about 53% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $710 |
| Labor | $830 | $1,050 |
| Permits and fees | $170 | $360 |
| Total | $1,400 | $2,100 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Atlanta, GA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $150 | $550 | $950 | 32% |
| Labor | $670 | $930 | $1,200 | 53% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $270 | $500 | 15% |
| Total | $850 | $1,750 | $2,650 | 100% |
What is behind the Atlanta number
Labor is 53% 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 Atlanta the blended ratio comes out at 0.89.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Atlanta is at 100.4 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $550 nationally becomes $550 here (midpoint, 1 pan). Permits follow the all-items index of 100.1: $30 to $500.
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 Atlanta. The wage table below marks each row.
How Atlanta compares
Of the five closest metros, all are cheaper than Atlanta. Dalton is the lowest at about $1,600 (midpoint, 1 pan), 80 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GAthis page | $850 – $2,650 | $1,750 | |
| Gainesville, GA50 miles | $800 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −5% |
| Athens, GA70 miles | $830 – $2,550 | $1,700 | −3% |
| Macon, GA70 miles | $780 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −8% |
| Dalton, GA80 miles | $770 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −8% |
| Warner Robins, GA95 miles | $840 – $2,600 | $1,700 | −2% |
| Georgia (statewide) | $840 – $2,600 | $1,700 | −2% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | +7% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Atlanta ranks #163 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Atlanta is 2% above the Georgia figure.
Elsewhere in Georgia
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta, GA | 231,930 jobs | $820 – $2,550 | $1,650 | −4% |
| Savannah, GA | 198,360 jobs | $850 – $2,600 | $1,750 | −1% |
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $770 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −8% |
| Gainesville, GA | 103,870 jobs | $800 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −5% |
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $830 – $2,550 | $1,700 | −3% |
| Macon, GA | 95,030 jobs | $780 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −8% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Atlanta against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA | 2,897,830 jobs | $1,100 – $3,100 | $2,100 | +19% |
| Miami, FL | 2,819,940 jobs | $850 – $2,750 | $1,800 | +3% |
| Washington, DC | 3,136,190 jobs | $940 – $2,900 | $1,900 | +10% |
| Boston, MA | 2,703,890 jobs | $1,300 – $3,500 | $2,400 | +38% |
Cost by quality level and size in Atlanta
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Atlanta. 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
$850 to $1,550
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,400 to $2,100
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$1,950 to $2,650
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $850 – $1,550 | $1,400 – $2,100 | $1,950 – $2,650 |
What local crews earn in Atlanta
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 Atlanta the blend is 0.89.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 50% of the weighting: a median of $28.07 an hour, 8% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.09 and $34.59 an hour. About 5,470 work in the metro. That is 18.9 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 Atlanta 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 $110 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $100. That is a swing of roughly 5.9% to 6.4% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell has 2,889,670 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 8th 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% | $22.09 | $28.07 | $34.59 | $30.67 | 0.92 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $20.94 | $23.00 | $27.57 | $26.77 | 0.86 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.89 | |||||
Why two Atlanta quotes can differ
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.
Planning more than one job in Atlanta?
Jobs that often go together with shower pan are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Atlanta wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−2%) and kitchen cabinets lowest (−7%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,450 – $22,200 | −5% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,100 – $12,900 | −7% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,200 – $14,400 | −5% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,200 – $30,900 | −2% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,400 | −6% |
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Shower pan in Atlanta: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Atlanta?
For 1 pan, expect $850 to $2,650 in the Atlanta area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,400 to $2,100. Small jobs usually cost more per pan and large ones less.
+What is the price per pan for shower pan in Atlanta?
About $816 to $2,152 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 Atlanta or Gainesville?
Gainesville is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $1,650, which is 5% less than Atlanta ($1,750). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Atlanta?
About 53% at the midpoint, or $930 out of $1,750. Materials are 32% and permits 15%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Atlanta?
$850 to $2,650. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Atlanta?
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 Atlanta area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Atlanta expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of Georgia?
Atlanta is 2% above 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 Atlanta?
The BLS median is $28.07 an hour in the Atlanta area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.09 to $34.59.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Atlanta?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $850 to $1,550 and premium work $1,950 to $2,650. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan near Atlanta
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.