Shower pan cost in Davenport, IA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $980 – $2,800
- Per pan
- $956 – $2,361
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +2%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #105
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a shower pan in the Davenport area: $980 to $2,800 for 1 pan. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint lands close to the US figure. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $36.69 an hour in the Davenport area, 20% above the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Davenport, IA, standard level
$1,550 to $2,250
About $1,378 to $1,940 per pan before permits. Labor is about 60% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $370 | $670 |
| Labor | $1,000 | $1,250 |
| Permits and fees | $150 | $320 |
| Total | $1,550 | $2,250 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Davenport, IA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $520 | $890 | 27% |
| Labor | $810 | $1,150 | $1,450 | 60% |
| Permits and fees | $25 | $240 | $450 | 12% |
| Total | $980 | $1,900 | $2,800 | 100% |
Why Davenport prices look the way they do
Labor is 60% 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 Davenport the blended ratio comes out at 1.09.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Davenport is at 94.2 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 89.1: $25 to $450.
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 Davenport. The wage table below marks each row.
Pick a size, pick a tier: shower pan pricing in Davenport
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Davenport. 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
$980 to $1,700
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,550 to $2,250
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$2,100 to $2,800
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $980 – $1,700 | $1,550 – $2,250 | $2,100 – $2,800 |
Who does the work: Davenport trade wages
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 Davenport the blend is 1.09.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 50% of the weighting: a median of $36.69 an hour, 20% above the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $28.55 and $46.29 an hour. About 680 work in the metro. That is 37.7 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 Davenport metro, so we used the Iowa statewide median: $26.13 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $23.11 and $34.11 an hour.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $160 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $140. That is a swing of roughly 7.4% to 8.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island has 180,450 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 128th 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% | $28.55 | $36.69 | $46.29 | $30.67 | 1.20 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $23.11 | $26.13 | $34.11 | $26.77 | 0.98 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.09 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Davenport?
Jobs that often go together with shower pan are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Davenport wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, bathroom remodel comes out highest (+1%) and kitchen backsplash lowest (−4%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,750 – $23,600 | +1% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,100 – $13,800 | −2% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,350 – $14,400 | −4% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,900 – $30,400 | −4% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $290 – $1,450 | −4% |
Davenport against nearby metros and the rest of Iowa
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Davenport. Dubuque is the lowest at about $1,750 (midpoint, 1 pan), 75 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport, IAthis page | $980 – $2,800 | $1,900 | |
| Iowa City, IA60 miles | $890 – $2,650 | $1,800 | −6% |
| Peoria, IL65 miles | $1,100 – $3,050 | $2,100 | +10% |
| Dubuque, IA75 miles | $890 – $2,650 | $1,750 | −7% |
| Cedar Rapids, IA75 miles | $1,000 – $2,850 | $1,950 | +3% |
| Rockford, IL100 miles | $1,150 – $3,150 | $2,150 | +14% |
| Iowa (statewide) | $910 – $2,650 | $1,800 | −6% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | −2% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Davenport ranks #105 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Davenport is 6% above the Iowa figure.
Elsewhere in Iowa
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, IA | 404,130 jobs | $980 – $2,800 | $1,900 | level |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 139,260 jobs | $1,000 – $2,850 | $1,950 | +3% |
| Iowa City, IA | 93,760 jobs | $890 – $2,650 | $1,800 | −6% |
| Waterloo, IA | 84,260 jobs | $900 – $2,650 | $1,750 | −7% |
| Sioux City, IA | 75,010 jobs | $890 – $2,650 | $1,750 | −7% |
| Dubuque, IA | 58,470 jobs | $890 – $2,650 | $1,750 | −7% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Davenport against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville, NC | 180,620 jobs | $850 – $2,600 | $1,750 | −8% |
| Lafayette, LA | 179,570 jobs | $780 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −15% |
| Lincoln, NE | 182,620 jobs | $920 – $2,700 | $1,800 | −4% |
| Sioux Falls, SD | 178,590 jobs | $830 – $2,550 | $1,700 | −11% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Davenport 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.
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Shower pan in Davenport: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Davenport?
For 1 pan, expect $980 to $2,800 in the Davenport area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,550 to $2,250. Small jobs usually cost more per pan and large ones less.
+What is the price per pan for shower pan in Davenport?
About $956 to $2,361 per pan for materials and labor, plus $25 to $450 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $900 to $2,300.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Davenport or Iowa City?
Iowa City is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $1,800, which is 6% less than Davenport ($1,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Davenport?
About 60% at the midpoint, or $1,150 out of $1,900. Materials are 27% and permits 12%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Davenport?
$980 to $2,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Davenport?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $25 to $450 for fees in the Davenport area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Davenport expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of Iowa?
Davenport is 6% above the Iowa statewide estimate ($1,800 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in Iowa; see the state page to compare them.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Davenport?
The BLS median is $36.69 an hour in the Davenport area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.55 to $46.29.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Davenport?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $980 to $1,700 and premium work $2,100 to $2,800. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan near Davenport
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.