Shower pan cost in Evansville, IN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $1,000 – $2,850
- Per pan
- $980 – $2,405
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +4%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #94
- 1 = most expensive
Evansville homeowners pay roughly $1,000 to $2,850 to install a shower pan at 1 pan, or $980 to $2,405 per pan (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Evansville is 4% higher. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $35.19 an hour in the Evansville area, 15% above the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Evansville, IN, standard level
$1,550 to $2,300
About $1,407 to $1,977 per pan before permits. Labor is about 61% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $370 | $670 |
| Labor | $1,050 | $1,300 |
| Permits and fees | $160 | $330 |
| Total | $1,550 | $2,300 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Evansville, IN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $520 | $900 | 27% |
| Labor | $840 | $1,150 | $1,500 | 61% |
| Permits and fees | $25 | $240 | $460 | 13% |
| Total | $1,000 | $1,950 | $2,850 | 100% |
Why Evansville prices look the way they do
Labor is 61% 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 Evansville the blended ratio comes out at 1.12.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Evansville metro is 94.3 (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 (91.5) and land at $25 to $460.
Pick a size, pick a tier: shower pan pricing in Evansville
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Evansville 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
$1,000 to $1,750
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,550 to $2,300
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$2,100 to $2,850
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $1,000 – $1,750 | $1,550 – $2,300 | $2,100 – $2,850 |
Evansville against nearby metros and the rest of Indiana
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 $1,650 to $2,050 across Evansville and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evansville, INthis page | $1,000 – $2,850 | $1,950 | |
| Clarksville, TN95 miles | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −14% |
| Terre Haute, IN95 miles | $1,000 – $2,900 | $1,950 | +1% |
| Bowling Green, KY95 miles | $870 – $2,600 | $1,750 | −10% |
| Bloomington, IN95 miles | $1,050 – $3,000 | $2,050 | +5% |
| Louisville, KY105 miles | $930 – $2,750 | $1,850 | −5% |
| Indiana (statewide) | $950 – $2,750 | $1,850 | −4% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | −4% |
Across 300 US metros, Evansville comes in at #94 from the top. The priciest is Bellingham, WA at $2,450; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $1,500 (midpoints, 1 pan). Statewide, Evansville is 4% above the Indiana figure.
Other Indiana metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis, IN | 1,105,170 jobs | $960 – $2,800 | $1,900 | −3% |
| Fort Wayne, IN | 225,520 jobs | $950 – $2,750 | $1,850 | −4% |
| South Bend, IN | 131,670 jobs | $930 – $2,750 | $1,850 | −5% |
| Elkhart, IN | 127,730 jobs | $880 – $2,600 | $1,750 | −10% |
| Lafayette, IN | 102,200 jobs | $860 – $2,600 | $1,750 | −10% |
| Bloomington, IN | 73,240 jobs | $1,050 – $3,000 | $2,050 | +5% |
Cities with a workforce like Evansville's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Evansville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford, IL | 137,650 jobs | $1,150 – $3,150 | $2,150 | +12% |
| Flint, MI | 135,040 jobs | $960 – $2,800 | $1,900 | −3% |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 139,260 jobs | $1,000 – $2,850 | $1,950 | +1% |
| College Station, TX | 134,040 jobs | $780 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −17% |
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Evansville is 1.12 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 50%) the local median is $35.19 an hour, which is 15% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $26.34 and $44.46 an hour. BLS counts 560 of them working in the area, 41.4 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 $29.13 an hour, which is 9% above the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $23.12 and $37.10 an hour. BLS counts 40 of them working in the area, 3.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($44.46 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $160. At the 25th percentile ($26.34) it shrinks by about $150. The total moves by 8.2% or 7.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 135,250 jobs in the Evansville area. That makes it the 162nd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.09% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 50% | $26.34 | $35.19 | $44.46 | $30.67 | 1.15 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $23.12 | $29.13 | $37.10 | $26.77 | 1.09 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.12 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Evansville 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 Evansville
Because every project leans on different trades, Evansville's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, bathroom remodel runs +3% and window replacement −3%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,800 – $23,900 | +3% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,200 – $14,300 | +1% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,400 – $14,500 | −3% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,000 – $30,600 | −3% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $300 – $1,500 | level |
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Shower pan in Evansville: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Evansville?
For 1 pan, expect $1,000 to $2,850 in the Evansville area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,550 to $2,300. Small jobs usually cost more per pan and large ones less.
+What is the price per pan for shower pan in Evansville?
About $980 to $2,405 per pan for materials and labor, plus $25 to $460 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $900 to $2,300.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Evansville or Clarksville?
Clarksville is 95 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $1,650, which is 14% less than Evansville ($1,950). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Evansville?
About 61% at the midpoint, or $1,150 out of $1,950. Materials are 27% and permits 13%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Evansville?
$1,000 to $2,850. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Evansville?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $25 to $460 for fees in the Evansville area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Evansville expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of Indiana?
Evansville is 4% above the Indiana statewide estimate ($1,850 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Indiana; see the state page to compare them.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Evansville?
The BLS median is $35.19 an hour in the Evansville area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $26.34 to $44.46.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Evansville?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $1,000 to $1,750 and premium work $2,100 to $2,850. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan near Evansville
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.