Shower pan cost in Hawaii
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (1 pan)
- $1,200 – $3,400
- Per pan
- $1,160 – $2,847
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +23%
- US $1,850
- Metros covered
- 2
Hawaii prices for shower pan: $1,200 to $3,400 for 1 pan, or $1,160 to $2,847 per pan without the permit. The state midpoint is 23% above the national one. Local wages for plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters are $37.53 an hour.
Inside Hawaii, the metros we cover range from $2,150 (Kahului) to $2,400 (Honolulu) at the midpoint.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Hawaii (statewide), standard level
$1,850 to $2,750
About $1,666 to $2,341 per pan before permits. Labor is about 61% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $440 | $790 |
| Labor | $1,250 | $1,550 |
| Permits and fees | $190 | $390 |
| Total | $1,850 | $2,750 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Hawaii
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $170 | $610 | $1,050 | 27% |
| Labor | $990 | $1,400 | $1,800 | 61% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $290 | $550 | 13% |
| Total | $1,200 | $2,300 | $3,400 | 100% |
Which Hawaii city is cheapest for shower pan?
1 of the 2 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $2,300, and the top-to-bottom gap is 11%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (1 pan) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu, HI | $1,250 – $3,550 | $2,400 | +4% |
| Kahului, HI | $1,100 – $3,200 | $2,150 | −6% |
Hawaii against its neighbors
Hawaii ranks 2 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for shower pan, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Massachusetts at $2,350 and the cheapest Arkansas at $1,500, both for 1 pan at the midpoint. Hawaii sits at $2,300. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 2530 miles away | $1,000 – $3,050 | $2,050 | −11% |
| Oregon | 2590 miles away | $1,150 – $3,250 | $2,200 | −4% |
| Washington | 2710 miles away | $1,200 – $3,350 | $2,250 | −2% |
| Nevada | 2730 miles away | $950 – $2,800 | $1,900 | −18% |
| Alaska | 2850 miles away | $1,100 – $3,200 | $2,150 | −6% |
If you are planning more than one job in Hawaii
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Hawaii wages and prices. Against national midpoints, bathroom remodel comes out highest (+27%) and kitchen remodel lowest (+18%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,950 – $29,600 | +27% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $5,100 – $17,700 | +25% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $5,450 – $17,800 | +19% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $21,800 – $37,100 | +18% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $380 – $1,850 | +24% |
Quality levels and sizes in Hawaii
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Hawaii wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 1 common sizes.
Basic
$1,200 to $2,050
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,850 to $2,750
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$2,500 to $3,400
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $1,200 – $2,050 | $1,850 – $2,750 | $2,500 – $3,400 |
Hawaii labor market for shower pan
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 2 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 1.32 for Hawaii.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 50%) the local median is $37.53 an hour, which is 22% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $29.60 and $47.09 an hour. BLS counts 2,500 of them working in the state, 39.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 50%) the local median is $38.11 an hour, which is 42% above the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $29.50 and $49.03 an hour. BLS counts 440 of them working in the state, 7.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters ($47.09 an hour) would add about $160 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($29.60) would take off about $140. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 627,530 jobs across Hawaii (May 2025), which is 0.4% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 50% | $29.60 | $37.53 | $47.09 | $30.67 | 1.22 | state |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $29.50 | $38.11 | $49.03 | $26.77 | 1.42 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.32 | |||||
Shower pan: what moves the price in Hawaii
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.
Permit
Plumbing permits are $30-$500, and many cities require one to replace a shower pan.
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Shower pan in Hawaii: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Hawaii?
$1,200 to $3,400 for 1 pan, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Hawaii can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Hawaii is cheapest for shower pan?
Kahului at about $2,150 (midpoint, 1 pan). The priciest is Honolulu at $2,400.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Hawaii than the US average?
It is 23% more expensive: $2,300 against $1,850 for 1 pan at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Hawaii?
About 61% ($1,400). Materials are 27%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.32x the national wage level.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Hawaii?
The BLS statewide median is $37.53 an hour, against $30.67 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $29.60 to $47.09.
+Where does Hawaii rank for shower pan costs?
2nd most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $2,300 for 1 pan. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Hawaii?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $1,200 to $2,050 and premium work $2,500 to $3,400. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan by city in Hawaii
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.