Shower pan cost in Illinois
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (1 pan)
- $1,250 – $3,350
- Per pan
- $1,196 – $2,858
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +23%
- US $1,850
- Metros covered
- 6
Across Illinois, a shower pan costs about $1,250 to $3,350 for 1 pan. Statewide, that midpoint is 23% above the US figure of $1,850. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median $48.05 an hour in Illinois (US: $30.67).
Inside Illinois, the metros we cover range from $2,050 (Bloomington) to $2,400 (Chicago) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Illinois (statewide), standard level
$1,850 to $2,700
About $1,694 to $2,359 per pan before permits. Labor is about 64% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $400 | $740 |
| Labor | $1,300 | $1,600 |
| Permits and fees | $170 | $360 |
| Total | $1,850 | $2,700 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Illinois
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $160 | $570 | $990 | 25% |
| Labor | $1,050 | $1,450 | $1,850 | 64% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $260 | $500 | 12% |
| Total | $1,250 | $2,300 | $3,350 | 100% |
What plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters and the other trades earn in Illinois
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 1.39 for Illinois.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 50%) the local median is $48.05 an hour, which is 57% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $34.65 and $57.72 an hour. BLS counts 16,750 of them working in the state, 27.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is about average.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 50%) the local median is $32.29 an hour, which is 21% above the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $23.20 and $44.83 an hour. BLS counts 730 of them working in the state, 1.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters ($57.72 an hour) would add about $170 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($34.65) would take off about $230. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 6,098,130 jobs across Illinois (May 2025), which is 3.9% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 50% | $34.65 | $48.05 | $57.72 | $30.67 | 1.57 | state |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $23.20 | $32.29 | $44.83 | $26.77 | 1.21 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.39 | |||||
Quality levels and sizes in Illinois
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Illinois wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 1 common sizes.
Basic
$1,250 to $2,100
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,850 to $2,700
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$2,500 to $3,350
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $1,250 – $2,100 | $1,850 – $2,700 | $2,500 – $3,350 |
Other Illinois jobs that often go with shower pan
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Illinois wages and prices. Against national midpoints, bathroom remodel comes out highest (+20%) and window replacement lowest (+8%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,650 – $27,900 | +20% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,800 – $16,900 | +19% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,900 – $16,100 | +8% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $20,300 – $34,600 | +10% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $340 – $1,650 | +11% |
Which Illinois city is cheapest for shower pan?
1 of the 6 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $2,300, and the top-to-bottom gap is 19%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | $1,300 – $3,550 | $2,400 | +6% |
| Champaign, IL | $1,200 – $3,200 | $2,200 | −5% |
| Springfield, IL | $1,200 – $3,150 | $2,150 | −5% |
| Rockford, IL | $1,150 – $3,150 | $2,150 | −5% |
| Peoria, IL | $1,100 – $3,050 | $2,100 | −9% |
| Bloomington, IL | $1,100 – $3,000 | $2,050 | −11% |
Shower pan: what moves the price in Illinois
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.
Illinois versus the states around it
Illinois ranks 3 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. Illinois sits at $2,300. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 120 miles away | $1,050 – $3,000 | $2,050 | −12% |
| Indiana | 140 miles away | $950 – $2,750 | $1,850 | −19% |
| Michigan | 220 miles away | $970 – $2,800 | $1,900 | −17% |
| Iowa | 240 miles away | $910 – $2,650 | $1,800 | −22% |
| Kentucky | 280 miles away | $870 – $2,600 | $1,750 | −24% |
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Shower pan in Illinois: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Illinois?
$1,250 to $3,350 for 1 pan, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Illinois can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Illinois is cheapest for shower pan?
Bloomington at about $2,050 (midpoint, 1 pan). The priciest is Chicago at $2,400.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Illinois 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 Illinois?
About 64% ($1,450). Materials are 25%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.39x the national wage level.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Illinois?
The BLS statewide median is $48.05 an hour, against $30.67 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $34.65 to $57.72.
+Where does Illinois rank for shower pan costs?
3rd 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 Illinois?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $1,250 to $2,100 and premium work $2,500 to $3,350. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan by city in Illinois
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.