Shower pan cost in Lexington, KY
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $860 – $2,600
- Per pan
- $830 – $2,149
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #175
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a shower pan in Lexington, plan on $860 to $2,600 for 1 pan, all in. Per pan, that is $830 to $2,149 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 7% lower than the national one. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $29.75 an hour in the Lexington area, 3% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Lexington, KY, standard level
$1,400 to $2,100
About $1,226 to $1,753 per pan before permits. Labor is about 55% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $680 |
| Labor | $850 | $1,050 |
| Permits and fees | $160 | $330 |
| Total | $1,400 | $2,100 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Lexington, KY
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $530 | $910 | 30% |
| Labor | $690 | $960 | $1,250 | 55% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $250 | $460 | 14% |
| Total | $860 | $1,750 | $2,600 | 100% |
Where the Lexington 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, Lexington wages are 0.91 times the national level. Labor makes up about 55% of the midpoint estimate (56% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Lexington metro is 96.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 pan comes to $530, compared with $550 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (92.9) and land at $30 to $460.
Pick a size, pick a tier: shower pan pricing in Lexington
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Lexington 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
$860 to $1,550
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,400 to $2,100
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$1,900 to $2,600
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $860 – $1,550 | $1,400 – $2,100 | $1,900 – $2,600 |
Why two Lexington quotes can differ
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.
Lexington 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 Lexington is 0.91 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 50%) the local median is $29.75 an hour, which is in line with the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $23.55 and $39.11 an hour. BLS counts 810 of them working in the area, 28.2 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 $23.00 an hour, which is 14% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $22.34 and $26.32 an hour. BLS counts 50 of them working in the area, 1.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($39.11 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $160. At the 25th percentile ($23.55) it shrinks by about $110. The total moves by 9.2% or 6.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 286,910 jobs in the Lexington-Fayette area. That makes it the 90th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.18% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 50% | $23.55 | $29.75 | $39.11 | $30.67 | 0.97 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $22.34 | $23.00 | $26.32 | $26.77 | 0.86 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.91 | |||||
Lexington against nearby metros and the rest of Kentucky
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Lexington. Dayton is the lowest at about $1,700 (midpoint, 1 pan), 120 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington, KYthis page | $860 – $2,600 | $1,750 | |
| Cincinnati, OH65 miles | $870 – $2,600 | $1,750 | level |
| Louisville, KY70 miles | $930 – $2,750 | $1,850 | +6% |
| Huntington, WV100 miles | $880 – $2,650 | $1,750 | +1% |
| Dayton, OH120 miles | $850 – $2,600 | $1,700 | −1% |
| Bowling Green, KY130 miles | $870 – $2,600 | $1,750 | level |
| Kentucky (statewide) | $870 – $2,600 | $1,750 | level |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | +7% |
Across 300 US metros, Lexington comes in at #175 from the top. The priciest is Bellingham, WA at $2,450; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $1,500 (midpoints, 1 pan). Statewide, Lexington is 0% below the Kentucky figure.
Other Kentucky metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville, KY | 685,190 jobs | $930 – $2,750 | $1,850 | +6% |
| Bowling Green, KY | 82,160 jobs | $870 – $2,600 | $1,750 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Lexington's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Lexington against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, ME | 288,480 jobs | $1,050 – $2,950 | $2,000 | +15% |
| New Haven, CT | 281,410 jobs | $1,050 – $3,050 | $2,050 | +18% |
| Stockton, CA | 289,660 jobs | $960 – $2,900 | $1,950 | +11% |
| Reno, NV | 275,680 jobs | $1,000 – $2,950 | $2,000 | +14% |
Related projects, priced for Lexington
Because every project leans on different trades, Lexington's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen remodel runs −5% and kitchen cabinets −8%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,350 – $21,600 | −7% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,950 – $12,800 | −8% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,500 – $29,800 | −5% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,400 | −8% |
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Shower pan in Lexington: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Lexington?
For 1 pan, expect $860 to $2,600 in the Lexington area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,400 to $2,100. Small jobs usually cost more per pan and large ones less.
+What is the price per pan for shower pan in Lexington?
About $830 to $2,149 per pan for materials and labor, plus $30 to $460 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $900 to $2,300.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Lexington or Cincinnati?
Cincinnati is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $1,750, which is 0% more than Lexington ($1,750). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Lexington?
About 55% at the midpoint, or $960 out of $1,750. Materials are 30% and permits 14%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Lexington?
$860 to $2,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Lexington?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $30 to $460 for fees in the Lexington area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Lexington expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of Kentucky?
Lexington is 0% below the Kentucky statewide estimate ($1,750 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Kentucky; see the state page to compare them.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Lexington?
The BLS median is $29.75 an hour in the Lexington area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.55 to $39.11.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Lexington?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $860 to $1,550 and premium work $1,900 to $2,600. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan near Lexington
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.