Shower pan cost in Honolulu, HI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $1,250 – $3,550
- Per pan
- $1,229 – $2,971
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +28%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #5
- 1 = most expensive
A shower pan in Honolulu, HI usually costs $1,250 to $3,550 for 1 pan. That works out to about $1,229 to $2,971 per pan before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $530 more. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $39.00 an hour in the Honolulu area, 27% above the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Honolulu, HI, standard level
$1,950 to $2,850
About $1,752 to $2,449 per pan before permits. Labor is about 62% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $440 | $790 |
| Labor | $1,300 | $1,650 |
| Permits and fees | $190 | $400 |
| Total | $1,950 | $2,850 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Honolulu, HI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $170 | $610 | $1,050 | 26% |
| Labor | $1,050 | $1,500 | $1,900 | 62% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $290 | $550 | 12% |
| Total | $1,250 | $2,400 | $3,550 | 100% |
What is behind the Honolulu number
Labor is 62% 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 Honolulu the blended ratio comes out at 1.42.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Honolulu is at 111.6 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $550 nationally becomes $610 here (midpoint, 1 pan). Permits follow the all-items index of 111.0: $35 to $550.
What local crews earn in Honolulu
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 Honolulu the blend is 1.42.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 50% of the weighting: a median of $39.00 an hour, 27% above the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $30.49 and $47.49 an hour. About 1,810 work in the metro. That is 40.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 50% of the weighting: a median of $41.76 an hour, 56% above the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $34.17 and $51.75 an hour. About 290 work in the metro. That is 6.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.3 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $150 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $150. That is a swing of roughly 6.1% to 6.1% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Urban Honolulu has 446,380 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 56th 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% | $30.49 | $39.00 | $47.49 | $30.67 | 1.27 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $34.17 | $41.76 | $51.75 | $26.77 | 1.56 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.42 | |||||
Cost by quality level and size in Honolulu
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Honolulu. 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
$1,250 to $2,150
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,950 to $2,850
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$2,600 to $3,550
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $1,250 – $2,150 | $1,950 – $2,850 | $2,600 – $3,550 |
Shower pan: what moves the price in Honolulu
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 Honolulu?
Jobs that often go together with shower pan are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Honolulu wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, bathroom remodel comes out highest (+31%) and kitchen remodel lowest (+20%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $6,150 – $30,600 | +31% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $5,250 – $18,700 | +31% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $5,550 – $18,000 | +21% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $22,200 – $37,700 | +20% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $400 – $1,950 | +30% |
How Honolulu compares
Of the five closest metros, all are cheaper than Honolulu. Santa Rosa is the lowest at about $1,950 (midpoint, 1 pan), 2395 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu, HIthis page | $1,250 – $3,550 | $2,400 | |
| Kahului, HI110 miles | $1,100 – $3,200 | $2,150 | −10% |
| Santa Rosa, CA2395 miles | $960 – $2,950 | $1,950 | −19% |
| Santa Cruz, CA2415 miles | $990 – $3,000 | $2,000 | −17% |
| San Francisco, CA2415 miles | $1,100 – $3,200 | $2,150 | −10% |
| Napa, CA2425 miles | $970 – $2,950 | $1,950 | −18% |
| Hawaii (statewide) | $1,200 – $3,400 | $2,300 | −4% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | −22% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Honolulu ranks #5 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Honolulu is 4% above the Hawaii figure.
Elsewhere in Hawaii
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kahului, HI | 73,750 jobs | $1,100 – $3,200 | $2,150 | −10% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Honolulu against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany, NY | 449,410 jobs | $1,000 – $2,950 | $2,000 | −17% |
| New Orleans, LA | 445,550 jobs | $830 – $2,550 | $1,700 | −29% |
| Tulsa, OK | 458,730 jobs | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −31% |
| Greenville, SC | 434,900 jobs | $760 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −33% |
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Shower pan in Honolulu: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Honolulu?
For 1 pan, expect $1,250 to $3,550 in the Honolulu area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,950 to $2,850. Small jobs usually cost more per pan and large ones less.
+What is the price per pan for shower pan in Honolulu?
About $1,229 to $2,971 per pan for materials and labor, plus $35 to $550 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $900 to $2,300.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Honolulu or Kahului?
Kahului is 110 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $2,150, which is 10% less than Honolulu ($2,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Honolulu?
About 62% at the midpoint, or $1,500 out of $2,400. Materials are 26% and permits 12%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Honolulu?
$1,250 to $3,550. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Honolulu?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $35 to $550 for fees in the Honolulu area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Honolulu expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of Hawaii?
Honolulu is 4% above the Hawaii statewide estimate ($2,300 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in Hawaii; see the state page to compare them.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Honolulu?
The BLS median is $39.00 an hour in the Honolulu area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $30.49 to $47.49.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Honolulu?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $1,250 to $2,150 and premium work $2,600 to $3,550. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan near Honolulu
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.