Shower pan cost in Augusta, GA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $820 – $2,550
- Per pan
- $788 – $2,073
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #227
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a shower pan in Augusta, plan on $820 to $2,550 for 1 pan, all in. Per pan, that is $788 to $2,073 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 10% lower than the national one. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $26.29 an hour in the Augusta area, 14% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Augusta, GA, standard level
$1,350 to $2,000
About $1,174 to $1,688 per pan before permits. Labor is about 54% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $680 |
| Labor | $800 | $1,000 |
| Permits and fees | $160 | $330 |
| Total | $1,350 | $2,000 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Augusta, GA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $530 | $910 | 32% |
| Labor | $640 | $900 | $1,150 | 54% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $240 | $460 | 15% |
| Total | $820 | $1,650 | $2,550 | 100% |
Why Augusta prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters, who do 50% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $26.29 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Augusta is 0.86 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 54% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Augusta metro is 96.3 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 pan comes to $530, compared with $550 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (91.9) and land at $30 to $460.
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 Augusta. The wage table below marks each row.
Shower pan: what moves the price in Augusta
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.
Augusta: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Augusta wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 1 common sizes.
Basic
$820 to $1,500
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,350 to $2,000
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$1,850 to $2,550
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $820 – $1,500 | $1,350 – $2,000 | $1,850 – $2,550 |
Augusta labor market for shower pan
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 2 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Augusta is 0.86 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 50%) the local median is $26.29 an hour, which is 14% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.26 and $30.94 an hour. BLS counts 540 of them working in the area, 23.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 50% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Augusta 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.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($30.94 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $80. At the 25th percentile ($22.26) it shrinks by about $70. The total moves by 4.8% or 4.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 231,930 jobs in the Augusta-Richmond County area. That makes it the 106th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.15% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 50% | $22.26 | $26.29 | $30.94 | $30.67 | 0.86 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $20.94 | $23.00 | $27.57 | $26.77 | 0.86 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.86 | |||||
Augusta against nearby metros and the rest of Georgia
Same job, same size (1 pan), priced for the nearest metros. Athens is the priciest of the group at $1,700. Greenville is the cheapest at $1,600.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta, GAthis page | $820 – $2,550 | $1,650 | |
| Columbia, SC70 miles | $770 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −3% |
| Athens, GA80 miles | $830 – $2,550 | $1,700 | +2% |
| Greenville, SC90 miles | $760 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −4% |
| Spartanburg, SC95 miles | $770 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −4% |
| Hilton Head, SC100 miles | $790 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −1% |
| Georgia (statewide) | $840 – $2,600 | $1,700 | +3% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | +11% |
Across 300 US metros, Augusta comes in at #227 from the top. The priciest is Bellingham, WA at $2,450; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $1,500 (midpoints, 1 pan). Statewide, Augusta is 3% below the Georgia figure.
Other Georgia metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | 2,889,670 jobs | $850 – $2,650 | $1,750 | +4% |
| Savannah, GA | 198,360 jobs | $850 – $2,600 | $1,750 | +3% |
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $770 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −4% |
| Gainesville, GA | 103,870 jobs | $800 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −1% |
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $830 – $2,550 | $1,700 | +2% |
| Macon, GA | 95,030 jobs | $780 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −4% |
Cities with a workforce like Augusta's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Augusta against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton, NJ | 240,190 jobs | $1,050 – $3,050 | $2,050 | +22% |
| Fort Wayne, IN | 225,520 jobs | $950 – $2,750 | $1,850 | +11% |
| Palm Bay, FL | 245,170 jobs | $840 – $2,600 | $1,750 | +3% |
| Springfield, MO | 223,030 jobs | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −1% |
What nearby projects cost in Augusta
Because every project leans on different trades, Augusta's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen cabinets runs −4% and kitchen backsplash −8%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,350 – $21,600 | −7% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,050 – $13,400 | −4% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,100 | −6% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,700 – $30,100 | −4% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,400 | −8% |
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Shower pan in Augusta: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Augusta?
For 1 pan, expect $820 to $2,550 in the Augusta area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,350 to $2,000. Small jobs usually cost more per pan and large ones less.
+What is the price per pan for shower pan in Augusta?
About $788 to $2,073 per pan for materials and labor, plus $30 to $460 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $900 to $2,300.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Augusta or Columbia?
Columbia is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $1,600, which is 3% less than Augusta ($1,650). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Augusta?
About 54% at the midpoint, or $900 out of $1,650. Materials are 32% and permits 15%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Augusta?
$820 to $2,550. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Augusta?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $30 to $460 for fees in the Augusta area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Augusta expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of Georgia?
Augusta is 3% 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 Augusta?
The BLS median is $26.29 an hour in the Augusta area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.26 to $30.94.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Augusta?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $820 to $1,500 and premium work $1,850 to $2,550. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan near Augusta
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.