Shower pan cost in Boise, ID
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $850 – $2,600
- Per pan
- $816 – $2,123
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #181
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a shower pan in the Boise area: $850 to $2,600 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 7% lower than the US figure. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $27.38 an hour in the Boise area, 11% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Boise, ID, standard level
$1,400 to $2,100
About $1,208 to $1,731 per pan before permits. Labor is about 54% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $680 |
| Labor | $830 | $1,050 |
| Permits and fees | $170 | $350 |
| Total | $1,400 | $2,100 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Boise, ID
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $530 | $910 | 31% |
| Labor | $670 | $940 | $1,200 | 54% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $260 | $490 | 15% |
| Total | $850 | $1,750 | $2,600 | 100% |
Where the Boise price comes from
Labor is 54% 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 Boise the blended ratio comes out at 0.90.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Boise is at 96.2 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 98.4: $30 to $490.
How Boise compares
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 $1,550 to $2,100 across Boise and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise, IDthis page | $850 – $2,600 | $1,750 | |
| Idaho Falls, ID190 miles | $730 – $2,400 | $1,550 | −10% |
| Logan, UT235 miles | $860 – $2,650 | $1,750 | +1% |
| Salt Lake City, UT235 miles | $890 – $2,700 | $1,800 | +4% |
| Bend, OR250 miles | $1,050 – $3,100 | $2,100 | +20% |
| Ogden, UT255 miles | $870 – $2,700 | $1,800 | +3% |
| Idaho (statewide) | $800 – $2,550 | $1,650 | −4% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | +8% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Boise ranks #181 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Boise is 4% above the Idaho figure.
Elsewhere in Idaho
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Falls, ID | 81,840 jobs | $730 – $2,400 | $1,550 | −10% |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 72,280 jobs | $790 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −4% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Boise against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston, SC | 394,170 jobs | $810 – $2,550 | $1,700 | −3% |
| Tucson, AZ | 389,630 jobs | $860 – $2,650 | $1,750 | +1% |
| Columbia, SC | 394,200 jobs | $770 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −7% |
| Allentown, PA | 377,180 jobs | $910 – $2,750 | $1,850 | +6% |
Who does the work: Boise 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 Boise the blend is 0.90.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 50% of the weighting: a median of $27.38 an hour, 11% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.40 and $35.89 an hour. About 1,760 work in the metro. That is 44.9 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 $24.07 an hour, 10% below the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $21.64 and $27.24 an hour. About 300 work in the metro. That is 7.7 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 $85. That is a swing of roughly 4.9% to 8.4% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Boise City has 391,790 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 67th 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% | $22.40 | $27.38 | $35.89 | $30.67 | 0.89 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $21.64 | $24.07 | $27.24 | $26.77 | 0.90 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.90 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Boise 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).
Boise: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Boise. 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
$850 to $1,550
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,400 to $2,100
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$1,900 to $2,600
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $850 – $1,550 | $1,400 – $2,100 | $1,900 – $2,600 |
Related projects, priced for Boise
Jobs that often go together with shower pan are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Boise wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, window replacement comes out highest (−4%) and kitchen cabinets lowest (−9%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,300 – $21,400 | −8% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,950 – $12,700 | −9% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,350 – $14,400 | −4% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,500 – $29,800 | −6% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,400 | −7% |
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Shower pan in Boise: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Boise?
For 1 pan, expect $850 to $2,600 in the Boise area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,400 to $2,100. Small jobs usually cost more per pan and large ones less.
+What is the price per pan for shower pan in Boise?
About $816 to $2,123 per pan for materials and labor, plus $30 to $490 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $900 to $2,300.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Boise or Idaho Falls?
Idaho Falls is 190 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $1,550, which is 10% less than Boise ($1,750). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Boise?
About 54% at the midpoint, or $940 out of $1,750. Materials are 31% and permits 15%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Boise?
$850 to $2,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Boise?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $30 to $490 for fees in the Boise area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Boise expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of Idaho?
Boise is 4% above the Idaho statewide estimate ($1,650 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Idaho; see the state page to compare them.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Boise?
The BLS median is $27.38 an hour in the Boise area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.40 to $35.89.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Boise?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $850 to $1,550 and premium work $1,900 to $2,600. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan near Boise
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.