Shower pan cost in Wichita, KS
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $850 – $2,550
- Per pan
- $826 – $2,126
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #195
- 1 = most expensive
A shower pan in Wichita, KS usually costs $850 to $2,550 for 1 pan. That works out to about $826 to $2,126 per pan before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $150 less. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $29.30 an hour in the Wichita area, 4% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Wichita, KS, standard level
$1,350 to $2,050
About $1,216 to $1,736 per pan before permits. Labor is about 56% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $370 | $670 |
| Labor | $850 | $1,050 |
| Permits and fees | $150 | $320 |
| Total | $1,350 | $2,050 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Wichita, KS
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $520 | $890 | 30% |
| Labor | $690 | $960 | $1,250 | 56% |
| Permits and fees | $25 | $240 | $440 | 14% |
| Total | $850 | $1,700 | $2,550 | 100% |
Why Wichita prices look the way they do
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 $29.30 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Wichita is 0.91 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 56% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Wichita is at 94.0 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 88.9: $25 to $440.
What local crews earn in Wichita
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 Wichita the blend is 0.91.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 50% of the weighting: a median of $29.30 an hour, 4% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $23.29 and $39.21 an hour. About 1,060 work in the metro. That is 34.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 50% of the weighting: a median of $23.33 an hour, 13% below the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $22.83 and $27.43 an hour. About 50 work in the metro. That is 1.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.3 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $170 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $100. That is a swing of roughly 6.0% to 9.9% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Wichita has 308,570 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 82nd 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% | $23.29 | $29.30 | $39.21 | $30.67 | 0.96 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $22.83 | $23.33 | $27.43 | $26.77 | 0.87 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.91 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Wichita
Jobs that often go together with shower pan are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Wichita wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−7%) and kitchen cabinets lowest (−10%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,300 – $21,400 | −8% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,900 – $12,600 | −10% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,050 – $13,700 | −9% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,200 – $29,200 | −7% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −9% |
Cost by quality level and size in Wichita
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Wichita. 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
$850 to $1,550
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,350 to $2,050
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$1,900 to $2,550
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $850 – $1,550 | $1,350 – $2,050 | $1,900 – $2,550 |
Shower pan: what moves the price in Wichita
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).
Extras
Benches, trench drains and curb changes add $100-$600.
Wichita against nearby metros and the rest of Kansas
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Wichita. Tulsa is the lowest at about $1,650 (midpoint, 1 pan), 110 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita, KSthis page | $850 – $2,550 | $1,700 | |
| Tulsa, OK110 miles | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −3% |
| Topeka, KS125 miles | $980 – $2,800 | $1,900 | +10% |
| Oklahoma City, OK155 miles | $820 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −3% |
| Joplin, MO155 miles | $950 – $2,750 | $1,850 | +8% |
| Kansas City, MO175 miles | $1,000 – $2,850 | $1,950 | +13% |
| Kansas (statewide) | $920 – $2,700 | $1,800 | +6% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | +9% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Wichita ranks #195 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Wichita is 5% below the Kansas figure.
Elsewhere in Kansas
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka, KS | 115,750 jobs | $980 – $2,800 | $1,900 | +10% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Wichita against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs, CO | 316,060 jobs | $880 – $2,700 | $1,800 | +4% |
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $790 – $2,550 | $1,650 | −3% |
| Akron, OH | 319,560 jobs | $860 – $2,600 | $1,750 | +1% |
| Provo, UT | 304,660 jobs | $880 – $2,650 | $1,750 | +4% |
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Shower pan in Wichita: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Wichita?
For 1 pan, expect $850 to $2,550 in the Wichita area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,350 to $2,050. Small jobs usually cost more per pan and large ones less.
+What is the price per pan for shower pan in Wichita?
About $826 to $2,126 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 Wichita or Tulsa?
Tulsa is 110 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $1,650, which is 3% less than Wichita ($1,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Wichita?
About 56% at the midpoint, or $960 out of $1,700. Materials are 30% and permits 14%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Wichita?
$850 to $2,550. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Wichita?
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 Wichita area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Wichita expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of Kansas?
Wichita is 5% below 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 Wichita?
The BLS median is $29.30 an hour in the Wichita area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.29 to $39.21.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Wichita?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $850 to $1,550 and premium work $1,900 to $2,550. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan near Wichita
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.