Shower pan cost in Terre Haute, IN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $1,000 – $2,900
- Per pan
- $998 – $2,438
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +5%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #86
- 1 = most expensive
A shower pan in Terre Haute, IN usually costs $1,000 to $2,900 for 1 pan. That works out to about $998 to $2,438 per pan before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $85 more. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $43.39 an hour in the Terre Haute area, 41% above the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Terre Haute, IN, standard level
$1,600 to $2,300
About $1,430 to $2,006 per pan before permits. Labor is about 61% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $370 | $670 |
| Labor | $1,050 | $1,350 |
| Permits and fees | $150 | $320 |
| Total | $1,600 | $2,300 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Terre Haute, IN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $520 | $900 | 27% |
| Labor | $860 | $1,200 | $1,550 | 61% |
| Permits and fees | $25 | $230 | $440 | 12% |
| Total | $1,000 | $1,950 | $2,900 | 100% |
Where the Terre Haute price comes from
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters at 50%, tile and stone setters at 50%. Weighted together, Terre Haute wages are 1.14 times the national level. Labor makes up about 61% of the midpoint estimate (56% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Terre Haute is at 94.3 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $550 nationally becomes $520 here (midpoint, 1 pan). Permits follow the all-items index of 87.8: $25 to $440.
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 Terre Haute. The wage table below marks each row.
What local crews earn in Terre Haute
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 Terre Haute the blend is 1.14.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 50% of the weighting: a median of $43.39 an hour, 41% above the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $29.53 and $48.07 an hour. About 420 work in the metro. That is 64.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 50% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Terre Haute 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.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $80 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $240. That is a swing of roughly 12.2% to 4.1% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Terre Haute has 65,120 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 277th 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% | $29.53 | $43.39 | $48.07 | $30.67 | 1.41 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $20.64 | $23.29 | $27.66 | $26.77 | 0.87 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.14 | |||||
Shower pan: what moves the price in Terre Haute
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).
What nearby projects cost in Terre Haute
Jobs that often go together with shower pan are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Terre Haute wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, bathroom remodel comes out highest (+1%) and kitchen backsplash lowest (−8%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,750 – $23,500 | +1% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,150 – $14,000 | −1% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,350 – $14,400 | −4% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,900 – $30,400 | −4% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,400 | −8% |
Terre Haute 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 $1,750 to $2,200 across Terre Haute and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terre Haute, INthis page | $1,000 – $2,900 | $1,950 | |
| Bloomington, IN40 miles | $1,050 – $3,000 | $2,050 | +4% |
| Indianapolis, IN70 miles | $960 – $2,800 | $1,900 | −3% |
| Champaign, IL75 miles | $1,200 – $3,200 | $2,200 | +12% |
| Lafayette, IN75 miles | $860 – $2,600 | $1,750 | −11% |
| Evansville, IN95 miles | $1,000 – $2,850 | $1,950 | −1% |
| Indiana (statewide) | $950 – $2,750 | $1,850 | −5% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | −4% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Terre Haute ranks #86 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Terre Haute is 5% above the Indiana figure.
Elsewhere in Indiana
| 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 | −5% |
| Evansville, IN | 135,250 jobs | $1,000 – $2,850 | $1,950 | −1% |
| South Bend, IN | 131,670 jobs | $930 – $2,750 | $1,850 | −6% |
| Elkhart, IN | 127,730 jobs | $880 – $2,600 | $1,750 | −10% |
| Lafayette, IN | 102,200 jobs | $860 – $2,600 | $1,750 | −11% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Terre Haute against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton, GA | 65,300 jobs | $770 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −18% |
| Muskegon, MI | 62,340 jobs | $940 – $2,750 | $1,850 | −6% |
| El Centro, CA | 65,430 jobs | $950 – $2,850 | $1,900 | −3% |
| Vineland, NJ | 62,300 jobs | $1,050 – $3,000 | $2,050 | +4% |
Cost by quality level and size in Terre Haute
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Terre Haute. 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
$1,000 to $1,750
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,600 to $2,300
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$2,150 to $2,900
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $1,000 – $1,750 | $1,600 – $2,300 | $2,150 – $2,900 |
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Shower pan in Terre Haute: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Terre Haute?
For 1 pan, expect $1,000 to $2,900 in the Terre Haute area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,600 to $2,300. Small jobs usually cost more per pan and large ones less.
+What is the price per pan for shower pan in Terre Haute?
About $998 to $2,438 per pan for materials and labor, plus $25 to $440 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $900 to $2,300.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Terre Haute or Bloomington?
Bloomington is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $2,050, which is 4% more than Terre Haute ($1,950). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Terre Haute?
About 61% at the midpoint, or $1,200 out of $1,950. Materials are 27% and permits 12%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Terre Haute?
$1,000 to $2,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Terre Haute?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $25 to $440 for fees in the Terre Haute area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Terre Haute expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of Indiana?
Terre Haute is 5% 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 Terre Haute?
The BLS median is $43.39 an hour in the Terre Haute area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $29.53 to $48.07.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Terre Haute?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $1,000 to $1,750 and premium work $2,150 to $2,900. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan near Terre Haute
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.