Shower pan cost in Springfield, IL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $1,200 – $3,150
- Per pan
- $1,148 – $2,702
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +16%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #17
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a shower pan in Springfield, plan on $1,200 to $3,150 for 1 pan, all in. Per pan, that is $1,148 to $2,702 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 16% higher than the national one. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $45.37 an hour in the Springfield area, 48% above the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Springfield, IL, standard level
$1,750 to $2,550
About $1,614 to $2,236 per pan before permits. Labor is about 65% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $370 | $660 |
| Labor | $1,250 | $1,550 |
| Permits and fees | $160 | $330 |
| Total | $1,750 | $2,550 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Springfield, IL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $520 | $890 | 24% |
| Labor | $1,000 | $1,400 | $1,800 | 65% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $250 | $460 | 11% |
| Total | $1,200 | $2,150 | $3,150 | 100% |
What is behind the Springfield number
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 $45.37 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Springfield is 1.34 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 65% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Springfield metro is 93.6 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 pan comes to $520, compared with $550 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (92.7) and land at $30 to $460.
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 Springfield. The wage table below marks each row.
Springfield: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Springfield 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
$1,200 to $1,950
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,750 to $2,550
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$2,350 to $3,150
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $1,200 – $1,950 | $1,750 – $2,550 | $2,350 – $3,150 |
Springfield labor market for shower pan
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 Springfield is 1.34 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 50%) the local median is $45.37 an hour, which is 48% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $30.86 and $49.79 an hour. BLS counts 220 of them working in the area, 21.8 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 Springfield metro, so we used the Illinois statewide median: $32.29 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $23.20 and $44.83 an hour.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($49.79 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $75. At the 25th percentile ($30.86) it shrinks by about $250. The total moves by 3.5% or 11.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 100,810 jobs in the Springfield area. That makes it the 203rd 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% | $30.86 | $45.37 | $49.79 | $30.67 | 1.48 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $23.20 | $32.29 | $44.83 | $26.77 | 1.21 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.34 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Springfield bid
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.
Related projects, priced for Springfield
Because every project leans on different trades, Springfield's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, bathroom remodel runs +13% and window replacement −1%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,300 – $26,300 | +13% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,450 – $15,800 | +11% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,550 – $14,800 | −1% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,600 – $31,700 | +1% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $320 – $1,550 | +5% |
Is Springfield cheap or dear? The local comparison
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 $1,900 to $2,200 across Springfield and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield, ILthis page | $1,200 – $3,150 | $2,150 | |
| Bloomington, IL65 miles | $1,100 – $3,000 | $2,050 | −6% |
| Peoria, IL65 miles | $1,100 – $3,050 | $2,100 | −4% |
| Champaign, IL80 miles | $1,200 – $3,200 | $2,200 | level |
| St. Louis, MO85 miles | $1,050 – $3,000 | $2,050 | −6% |
| Davenport, IA115 miles | $980 – $2,800 | $1,900 | −13% |
| Illinois (statewide) | $1,250 – $3,350 | $2,300 | +6% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | −14% |
Across 300 US metros, Springfield comes in at #17 from the top. The priciest is Bellingham, WA at $2,450; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $1,500 (midpoints, 1 pan). Statewide, Springfield is 5% below the Illinois figure.
Other Illinois metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | 4,513,280 jobs | $1,300 – $3,550 | $2,400 | +11% |
| Peoria, IL | 166,020 jobs | $1,100 – $3,050 | $2,100 | −4% |
| Rockford, IL | 137,650 jobs | $1,150 – $3,150 | $2,150 | level |
| Champaign, IL | 105,500 jobs | $1,200 – $3,200 | $2,200 | level |
| Bloomington, IL | 88,110 jobs | $1,100 – $3,000 | $2,050 | −6% |
Cities with a workforce like Springfield's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Springfield against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Charles, LA | 101,690 jobs | $870 – $2,600 | $1,700 | −21% |
| Santa Cruz, CA | 98,500 jobs | $990 – $3,000 | $2,000 | −8% |
| Lafayette, IN | 102,200 jobs | $860 – $2,600 | $1,750 | −20% |
| Slidell, LA | 98,240 jobs | $820 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −23% |
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Shower pan in Springfield: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Springfield?
For 1 pan, expect $1,200 to $3,150 in the Springfield area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,750 to $2,550. Small jobs usually cost more per pan and large ones less.
+What is the price per pan for shower pan in Springfield?
About $1,148 to $2,702 per pan for materials and labor, plus $30 to $460 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $900 to $2,300.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Springfield or Bloomington?
Bloomington is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $2,050, which is 6% less than Springfield ($2,150). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Springfield?
About 65% at the midpoint, or $1,400 out of $2,150. Materials are 24% and permits 11%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Springfield?
$1,200 to $3,150. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Springfield?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $30 to $460 for fees in the Springfield area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Springfield expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of Illinois?
Springfield is 5% below the Illinois statewide estimate ($2,300 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Illinois; see the state page to compare them.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Springfield?
The BLS median is $45.37 an hour in the Springfield area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $30.86 to $49.79.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Springfield?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $1,200 to $1,950 and premium work $2,350 to $3,150. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan near Springfield
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.