Shower pan cost in Kansas
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (1 pan)
- $920 – $2,700
- Per pan
- $894 – $2,249
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −3%
- US $1,850
- Metros covered
- 2
Across Kansas, a shower pan costs about $920 to $2,700 for 1 pan. Statewide, that midpoint is 3% below the US figure of $1,850. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median $31.36 an hour in Kansas (US: $30.67).
Inside Kansas, the metros we cover range from $1,700 (Wichita) to $1,900 (Topeka) at the midpoint.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Kansas (statewide), standard level
$1,450 to $2,150
About $1,301 to $1,843 per pan before permits. Labor is about 58% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $370 | $670 |
| Labor | $930 | $1,200 |
| Permits and fees | $150 | $320 |
| Total | $1,450 | $2,150 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Kansas
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $520 | $890 | 29% |
| Labor | $750 | $1,050 | $1,350 | 58% |
| Permits and fees | $25 | $240 | $450 | 13% |
| Total | $920 | $1,800 | $2,700 | 100% |
Shower pan: what moves the price in Kansas
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).
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.
Quality levels and sizes in Kansas
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Kansas wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 1 common sizes.
Basic
$920 to $1,650
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,450 to $2,150
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$2,000 to $2,700
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $920 – $1,650 | $1,450 – $2,150 | $2,000 – $2,700 |
Kansas versus the states around it
Kansas ranks 28 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for shower pan, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Massachusetts at $2,350 and the cheapest Arkansas at $1,500, both for 1 pan at the midpoint. Kansas sits at $1,800. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
Wages behind the Kansas number
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 2 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 1.00 for Kansas.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 50%) the local median is $31.36 an hour, which is in line with the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $23.67 and $40.80 an hour. BLS counts 4,590 of them working in the state, 31.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is about average.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 50%) the local median is $26.40 an hour, which is in line with the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $23.50 and $29.74 an hour. BLS counts 310 of them working in the state, 2.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is about average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters ($40.80 an hour) would add about $160 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($23.67) would take off about $130. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 1,437,520 jobs across Kansas (May 2025), which is 0.9% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 50% | $23.67 | $31.36 | $40.80 | $30.67 | 1.02 | state |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $23.50 | $26.40 | $29.74 | $26.77 | 0.99 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.00 | |||||
If you are planning more than one job in Kansas
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Kansas wages and prices. Against national midpoints, kitchen backsplash comes out highest (−4%) and window replacement lowest (−8%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,450 – $22,100 | −5% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,000 – $13,200 | −6% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,150 – $13,900 | −8% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,400 – $29,600 | −6% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $290 – $1,450 | −4% |
Kansas metro-by-metro prices
1 of the 2 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $1,800, and the top-to-bottom gap is 10%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (1 pan) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka, KS | $980 – $2,800 | $1,900 | +4% |
| Wichita, KS | $850 – $2,550 | $1,700 | −5% |
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Shower pan in Kansas: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Kansas?
$920 to $2,700 for 1 pan, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Kansas can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Kansas is cheapest for shower pan?
Wichita at about $1,700 (midpoint, 1 pan). The priciest is Topeka at $1,900.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Kansas than the US average?
It is 3% cheaper: $1,800 against $1,850 for 1 pan at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Kansas?
About 58% ($1,050). Materials are 29%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.00x the national wage level.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Kansas?
The BLS statewide median is $31.36 an hour, against $30.67 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.67 to $40.80.
+Where does Kansas rank for shower pan costs?
28th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $1,800 for 1 pan. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Kansas?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $920 to $1,650 and premium work $2,000 to $2,700. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan by city in Kansas
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.