Shower pan cost in Macon, GA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $780 – $2,450
- Per pan
- $749 – $2,004
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −14%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #272
- 1 = most expensive
Macon homeowners pay roughly $780 to $2,450 to install a shower pan at 1 pan, or $749 to $2,004 per pan (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Macon is 14% lower. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $23.13 an hour in the Macon area, 25% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Macon, GA, standard level
$1,300 to $1,950
About $1,126 to $1,627 per pan before permits. Labor is about 53% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $680 |
| Labor | $750 | $940 |
| Permits and fees | $150 | $320 |
| Total | $1,300 | $1,950 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Macon, GA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $530 | $910 | 33% |
| Labor | $600 | $850 | $1,100 | 53% |
| Permits and fees | $25 | $230 | $440 | 15% |
| Total | $780 | $1,600 | $2,450 | 100% |
Where the Macon price comes from
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 $23.13 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Macon is 0.81 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 53% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Macon 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 (88.5) and land at $25 to $440.
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 Macon. The wage table below marks each row.
Macon: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Macon 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
$780 to $1,450
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,300 to $1,950
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$1,800 to $2,450
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $780 – $1,450 | $1,300 – $1,950 | $1,800 – $2,450 |
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Macon is 0.81 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 50%) the local median is $23.13 an hour, which is 25% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $19.33 and $28.67 an hour. BLS counts 170 of them working in the area, 17.9 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 Macon 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 ($28.67 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $95. At the 25th percentile ($19.33) it shrinks by about $65. The total moves by 5.9% or 4.0%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 95,030 jobs in the Macon-Bibb County area. That makes it the 211th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.06% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 50% | $19.33 | $23.13 | $28.67 | $30.67 | 0.75 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $20.94 | $23.00 | $27.57 | $26.77 | 0.86 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.81 | |||||
How Macon compares
Same job, same size (1 pan), priced for the nearest metros. Atlanta is the priciest of the group at $1,750. Albany is the cheapest at $1,600.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macon, GAthis page | $780 – $2,450 | $1,600 | |
| Warner Robins, GA25 miles | $840 – $2,600 | $1,700 | +6% |
| Atlanta, GA70 miles | $850 – $2,650 | $1,750 | +9% |
| Columbus, GA70 miles | $770 – $2,450 | $1,600 | level |
| Athens, GA80 miles | $830 – $2,550 | $1,700 | +6% |
| Albany, GA85 miles | $770 – $2,450 | $1,600 | level |
| Georgia (statewide) | $840 – $2,600 | $1,700 | +7% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | +16% |
Across 300 US metros, Macon comes in at #272 from the top. The priciest is Bellingham, WA at $2,450; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $1,500 (midpoints, 1 pan). Statewide, Macon is 6% below the Georgia figure.
Other Georgia metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | 2,889,670 jobs | $850 – $2,650 | $1,750 | +9% |
| Augusta, GA | 231,930 jobs | $820 – $2,550 | $1,650 | +4% |
| Savannah, GA | 198,360 jobs | $850 – $2,600 | $1,750 | +7% |
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $770 – $2,450 | $1,600 | level |
| Gainesville, GA | 103,870 jobs | $800 – $2,500 | $1,650 | +3% |
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $830 – $2,550 | $1,700 | +6% |
Cities with a workforce like Macon's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Macon against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Smith, AR | 95,560 jobs | $710 – $2,300 | $1,500 | −6% |
| Barnstable, MA | 94,110 jobs | $1,150 – $3,200 | $2,200 | +36% |
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $830 – $2,550 | $1,700 | +6% |
| Billings, MT | 93,800 jobs | $1,050 – $2,950 | $2,000 | +24% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Macon bid
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.
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).
Planning more than one job in Macon?
Because every project leans on different trades, Macon's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen remodel runs −8% and kitchen cabinets −17%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,150 – $20,600 | −12% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,750 – $11,500 | −17% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,000 – $13,600 | −10% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,100 – $29,100 | −8% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −9% |
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Shower pan in Macon: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Macon?
For 1 pan, expect $780 to $2,450 in the Macon area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,300 to $1,950. Small jobs usually cost more per pan and large ones less.
+What is the price per pan for shower pan in Macon?
About $749 to $2,004 per pan for materials and labor, plus $25 to $440 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $900 to $2,300.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Macon or Warner Robins?
Warner Robins is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $1,700, which is 6% more than Macon ($1,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Macon?
About 53% at the midpoint, or $850 out of $1,600. Materials are 33% and permits 15%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Macon?
$780 to $2,450. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Macon?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $25 to $440 for fees in the Macon area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Macon expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of Georgia?
Macon is 6% 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 Macon?
The BLS median is $23.13 an hour in the Macon area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.33 to $28.67.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Macon?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $780 to $1,450 and premium work $1,800 to $2,450. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan near Macon
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.