Shower pan cost in Lafayette, IN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $860 – $2,600
- Per pan
- $837 – $2,148
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #172
- 1 = most expensive
Lafayette homeowners pay roughly $860 to $2,600 to install a shower pan at 1 pan, or $837 to $2,148 per pan (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Lafayette is 7% lower. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $30.19 an hour in the Lafayette area, 2% below the US median of $30.67.
Estimate your shower pan cost
Pick a size, a quality level and where you live. Prices update as you type.
Estimated cost for 1 pan in Lafayette, IN, standard level
$1,400 to $2,100
About $1,230 to $1,754 per pan before permits. Labor is about 56% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $370 | $670 |
| Labor | $860 | $1,100 |
| Permits and fees | $160 | $340 |
| Total | $1,400 | $2,100 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Lafayette, IN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $520 | $900 | 30% |
| Labor | $700 | $970 | $1,250 | 56% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $250 | $470 | 14% |
| Total | $860 | $1,750 | $2,600 | 100% |
Where the Lafayette price comes from
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 $30.19 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Lafayette is 0.93 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 56% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Lafayette 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 (93.4) and land at $30 to $470.
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 Lafayette. The wage table below marks each row.
What nearby projects cost in Lafayette
Because every project leans on different trades, Lafayette's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen cabinets runs level and kitchen backsplash −8%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,500 – $22,300 | −4% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,150 – $14,000 | level |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,400 – $14,600 | −3% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,700 – $30,200 | −4% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,400 | −8% |
Cost by quality level and size in Lafayette
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Lafayette 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
$860 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 | $860 – $1,550 | $1,400 – $2,100 | $1,900 – $2,600 |
Is Lafayette cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Lafayette. Niles is the lowest at about $1,700 (midpoint, 1 pan), 90 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette, INthis page | $860 – $2,600 | $1,750 | |
| Indianapolis, IN65 miles | $960 – $2,800 | $1,900 | +8% |
| Champaign, IL70 miles | $1,200 – $3,200 | $2,200 | +25% |
| Terre Haute, IN75 miles | $1,000 – $2,900 | $1,950 | +12% |
| Bloomington, IN90 miles | $1,050 – $3,000 | $2,050 | +16% |
| Niles, MI90 miles | $840 – $2,550 | $1,700 | −2% |
| Indiana (statewide) | $950 – $2,750 | $1,850 | +7% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | +7% |
Across 300 US metros, Lafayette comes in at #172 from the top. The priciest is Bellingham, WA at $2,450; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $1,500 (midpoints, 1 pan). Statewide, Lafayette is 6% below the Indiana figure.
Other Indiana metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis, IN | 1,105,170 jobs | $960 – $2,800 | $1,900 | +8% |
| Fort Wayne, IN | 225,520 jobs | $950 – $2,750 | $1,850 | +7% |
| Evansville, IN | 135,250 jobs | $1,000 – $2,850 | $1,950 | +11% |
| South Bend, IN | 131,670 jobs | $930 – $2,750 | $1,850 | +5% |
| Elkhart, IN | 127,730 jobs | $880 – $2,600 | $1,750 | level |
| Bloomington, IN | 73,240 jobs | $1,050 – $3,000 | $2,050 | +16% |
Cities with a workforce like Lafayette's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Lafayette against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksville, TN | 103,220 jobs | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −4% |
| Lake Charles, LA | 101,690 jobs | $870 – $2,600 | $1,700 | −1% |
| Charleston, WV | 103,450 jobs | $860 – $2,600 | $1,750 | −1% |
| Springfield, IL | 100,810 jobs | $1,200 – $3,150 | $2,150 | +25% |
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 Lafayette is 0.93 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 50%) the local median is $30.19 an hour, which is in line with the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $23.59 and $38.56 an hour. BLS counts 320 of them working in the area, 31.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is about average.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 50% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Lafayette metro, so we used the Indiana statewide median: $23.29 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $20.64 and $27.66 an hour.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($38.56 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $140. At the 25th percentile ($23.59) it shrinks by about $110. The total moves by 8.2% or 6.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 102,200 jobs in the Lafayette-West Lafayette area. That makes it the 201st largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.07% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 50% | $23.59 | $30.19 | $38.56 | $30.67 | 0.98 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $20.64 | $23.29 | $27.66 | $26.77 | 0.87 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.93 | |||||
Shower pan: what moves the price in Lafayette
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.
Get 3 local quotes
Tell us about the job and we will try to connect you with up to three local contractors for written quotes. It is free and you are under no obligation to hire. Your estimate of $1,400 to $2,100 for Lafayette, IN is attached.
Detailed shower pan report for Lafayette, IN, $9
The report lays out the shower pan numbers for Lafayette, IN line by line, with the local wage and price inputs, permit and timing notes, a quote comparison sheet and the full method. Save your estimate above, preview page 1 free, and unlock the full report for $9 one-time, or get every report with CostLocal Pro.
Shower pan in Lafayette: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Lafayette?
For 1 pan, expect $860 to $2,600 in the Lafayette 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 Lafayette?
About $837 to $2,148 per pan for materials and labor, plus $30 to $470 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $900 to $2,300.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Lafayette or Indianapolis?
Indianapolis is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $1,900, which is 8% more than Lafayette ($1,750). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Lafayette?
About 56% at the midpoint, or $970 out of $1,750. Materials are 30% and permits 14%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Lafayette?
$860 to $2,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Lafayette?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $30 to $470 for fees in the Lafayette area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Lafayette expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of Indiana?
Lafayette is 6% below 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 Lafayette?
The BLS median is $30.19 an hour in the Lafayette area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.59 to $38.56.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Lafayette?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $860 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 Lafayette
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.