Shower pan cost in Topeka, KS
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $980 – $2,800
- Per pan
- $952 – $2,353
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +1%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #109
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a shower pan in Topeka, plan on $980 to $2,800 for 1 pan, all in. Per pan, that is $952 to $2,353 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint lands close to the national one. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $36.10 an hour in the Topeka area, 18% above the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Topeka, KS, standard level
$1,500 to $2,250
About $1,373 to $1,933 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 | $1,500 | $2,250 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Topeka, KS
| 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 | $440 | 12% |
| Total | $980 | $1,900 | $2,800 | 100% |
What is behind the Topeka number
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 Topeka the blended ratio comes out at 1.08.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Topeka metro is 94.0 (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 (88.8) and land at $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 Topeka. The wage table below marks each row.
Related projects, priced for Topeka
Because every project leans on different trades, Topeka's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, bathroom remodel runs −4% and window replacement −9%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,500 – $22,300 | −4% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,900 – $12,800 | −9% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,100 – $13,700 | −9% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,300 – $29,500 | −6% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $290 – $1,450 | −5% |
Topeka against nearby metros and the rest of Kansas
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 $1,700 to $1,950 across Topeka and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka, KSthis page | $980 – $2,800 | $1,900 | |
| Kansas City, MO75 miles | $1,000 – $2,850 | $1,950 | +2% |
| Wichita, KS125 miles | $850 – $2,550 | $1,700 | −9% |
| Lincoln, NE135 miles | $920 – $2,700 | $1,800 | −4% |
| Joplin, MO150 miles | $950 – $2,750 | $1,850 | −2% |
| Omaha, NE155 miles | $950 – $2,750 | $1,850 | −2% |
| Kansas (statewide) | $920 – $2,700 | $1,800 | −4% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | −1% |
Across 300 US metros, Topeka comes in at #109 from the top. The priciest is Bellingham, WA at $2,450; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $1,500 (midpoints, 1 pan). Statewide, Topeka is 4% above the Kansas figure.
Other Kansas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita, KS | 308,570 jobs | $850 – $2,550 | $1,700 | −9% |
Cities with a workforce like Topeka's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Topeka against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $770 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −15% |
| Tyler, TX | 115,220 jobs | $770 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −15% |
| Longview, TX | 118,060 jobs | $800 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −13% |
| Charlottesville, VA | 114,780 jobs | $840 – $2,600 | $1,700 | −9% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: shower pan pricing in Topeka
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Topeka 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
$980 to $1,700
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,500 to $2,250
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$2,050 to $2,800
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $980 – $1,700 | $1,500 – $2,250 | $2,050 – $2,800 |
Topeka labor market for shower pan
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 Topeka is 1.08 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 50%) the local median is $36.10 an hour, which is 18% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $23.59 and $43.10 an hour. BLS counts 420 of them working in the area, 36.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 50% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Topeka metro, so we used the Kansas statewide median: $26.40 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $23.50 and $29.74 an hour.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($43.10 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $120. At the 25th percentile ($23.59) it shrinks by about $210. The total moves by 6.3% or 11.3%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 115,750 jobs in the Topeka area. That makes it the 188th 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 | $36.10 | $43.10 | $30.67 | 1.18 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $23.50 | $26.40 | $29.74 | $26.77 | 0.99 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.08 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Topeka bid
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).
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Shower pan in Topeka: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Topeka?
For 1 pan, expect $980 to $2,800 in the Topeka area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,500 to $2,250. Small jobs usually cost more per pan and large ones less.
+What is the price per pan for shower pan in Topeka?
About $952 to $2,353 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 Topeka or Kansas City?
Kansas City is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $1,950, which is 2% more than Topeka ($1,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Topeka?
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 Topeka?
$980 to $2,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Topeka?
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 Topeka area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Topeka expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of Kansas?
Topeka is 4% above the Kansas statewide estimate ($1,800 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in Kansas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Topeka?
The BLS median is $36.10 an hour in the Topeka area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.59 to $43.10.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Topeka?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $980 to $1,700 and premium work $2,050 to $2,800. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan near Topeka
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.