Shower pan cost in Gainesville, GA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $800 – $2,500
- Per pan
- $767 – $2,036
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −11%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #243
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a shower pan in the Gainesville area: $800 to $2,500 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 11% lower than the US figure. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $24.60 an hour in the Gainesville area, 20% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Gainesville, GA, standard level
$1,300 to $2,000
About $1,148 to $1,655 per pan before permits. Labor is about 53% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $680 |
| Labor | $770 | $970 |
| Permits and fees | $170 | $350 |
| Total | $1,300 | $2,000 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Gainesville, GA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $530 | $910 | 32% |
| Labor | $620 | $870 | $1,100 | 53% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $260 | $480 | 15% |
| Total | $800 | $1,650 | $2,500 | 100% |
Why Gainesville prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters at 50%, tile and stone setters at 50%. Weighted together, Gainesville wages are 0.83 times the national level. Labor makes up about 53% of the midpoint estimate (56% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Gainesville 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 96.8: $30 to $480.
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 Gainesville. The wage table below marks each row.
Specs and site conditions that change a Gainesville bid
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.
Who does the work: Gainesville 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 Gainesville the blend is 0.83.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 50% of the weighting: a median of $24.60 an hour, 20% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $21.94 and $29.99 an hour. About 210 work in the metro. That is 20.2 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 Gainesville 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 $90 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $45. That is a swing of roughly 2.7% to 5.6% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Gainesville has 103,870 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 198th 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% | $21.94 | $24.60 | $29.99 | $30.67 | 0.80 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $20.94 | $23.00 | $27.57 | $26.77 | 0.86 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.83 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Gainesville?
Jobs that often go together with shower pan are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Gainesville wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−6%) and kitchen cabinets lowest (−12%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,250 – $21,100 | −9% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,850 – $12,100 | −12% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,100 – $13,900 | −7% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,300 – $29,500 | −6% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,400 | −8% |
Is Gainesville cheap or dear? The local comparison
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 Gainesville and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville, GAthis page | $800 – $2,500 | $1,650 | |
| Athens, GA45 miles | $830 – $2,550 | $1,700 | +3% |
| Atlanta, GA50 miles | $850 – $2,650 | $1,750 | +5% |
| Dalton, GA70 miles | $770 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −3% |
| Greenville, SC85 miles | $760 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −3% |
| Macon, GA100 miles | $780 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −3% |
| Georgia (statewide) | $840 – $2,600 | $1,700 | +4% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | +12% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Gainesville ranks #243 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Gainesville is 4% below the Georgia figure.
Elsewhere in Georgia
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | 2,889,670 jobs | $850 – $2,650 | $1,750 | +5% |
| Augusta, GA | 231,930 jobs | $820 – $2,550 | $1,650 | +1% |
| Savannah, GA | 198,360 jobs | $850 – $2,600 | $1,750 | +4% |
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $770 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −3% |
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $830 – $2,550 | $1,700 | +3% |
| Macon, GA | 95,030 jobs | $780 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Gainesville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Cloud, MN | 103,920 jobs | $1,200 – $3,150 | $2,150 | +31% |
| Charleston, WV | 103,450 jobs | $860 – $2,600 | $1,750 | +4% |
| Champaign, IL | 105,500 jobs | $1,200 – $3,200 | $2,200 | +31% |
| Clarksville, TN | 103,220 jobs | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | level |
Cost by quality level and size in Gainesville
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Gainesville. 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
$800 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 | $800 – $1,500 | $1,300 – $2,000 | $1,850 – $2,500 |
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Shower pan in Gainesville: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Gainesville?
For 1 pan, expect $800 to $2,500 in the Gainesville 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 Gainesville?
About $767 to $2,036 per pan for materials and labor, plus $30 to $480 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $900 to $2,300.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Gainesville or Athens?
Athens is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $1,700, which is 3% more than Gainesville ($1,650). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Gainesville?
About 53% at the midpoint, or $870 out of $1,650. Materials are 32% and permits 15%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Gainesville?
$800 to $2,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Gainesville?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $30 to $480 for fees in the Gainesville area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Gainesville expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of Georgia?
Gainesville is 4% 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 Gainesville?
The BLS median is $24.60 an hour in the Gainesville area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.94 to $29.99.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Gainesville?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $800 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 Gainesville
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.