Shower pan cost in Louisiana
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (1 pan)
- $840 – $2,550
- Per pan
- $816 – $2,107
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $1,850
- Metros covered
- 9
Across Louisiana, a shower pan costs about $840 to $2,550 for 1 pan. Statewide, that midpoint is 9% below the US figure of $1,850. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median $30.62 an hour in Louisiana (US: $30.67).
Inside Louisiana, the metros we cover range from $1,600 (Lafayette) to $1,800 (Baton Rouge) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Louisiana (statewide), standard level
$1,350 to $2,050
About $1,203 to $1,720 per pan before permits. Labor is about 56% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $370 | $670 |
| Labor | $840 | $1,050 |
| Permits and fees | $150 | $320 |
| Total | $1,350 | $2,050 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Louisiana
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $520 | $890 | 30% |
| Labor | $680 | $950 | $1,200 | 56% |
| Permits and fees | $25 | $230 | $440 | 14% |
| Total | $840 | $1,700 | $2,550 | 100% |
Wages behind the Louisiana 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 0.90 for Louisiana.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 50%) the local median is $30.62 an hour, which is in line with the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $24.40 and $35.99 an hour. BLS counts 8,360 of them working in the state, 43.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 50%) the local median is $21.52 an hour, which is 20% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $18.96 and $22.99 an hour. BLS counts 190 of them working in the state, 1.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters ($35.99 an hour) would add about $90 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($24.40) would take off about $110. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 1,934,900 jobs across Louisiana (May 2025), which is 1.2% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 50% | $24.40 | $30.62 | $35.99 | $30.67 | 1.00 | state |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $18.96 | $21.52 | $22.99 | $26.77 | 0.80 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.90 | |||||
Louisiana against its neighbors
Louisiana ranks 40 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. Louisiana sits at $1,700. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 130 miles away | $760 – $2,400 | $1,600 | −7% |
| Alabama | 310 miles away | $820 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −1% |
| Texas | 360 miles away | $840 – $2,600 | $1,750 | +2% |
| Arkansas | 360 miles away | $710 – $2,300 | $1,500 | −11% |
| Tennessee | 460 miles away | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −2% |
Shower pan cost by metro in Louisiana
2 of the 9 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $1,700, and the top-to-bottom gap is 11%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LA | $910 – $2,650 | $1,800 | +6% |
| Lake Charles, LA | $870 – $2,600 | $1,700 | +2% |
| New Orleans, LA | $830 – $2,550 | $1,700 | level |
| Slidell, LA | $820 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −2% |
| Shreveport, LA | $820 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −2% |
| Alexandria, LA | $810 – $2,450 | $1,650 | −3% |
| Houma, LA | $790 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −5% |
| Monroe, LA | $790 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −5% |
| Lafayette, LA | $780 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −5% |
Shower pan: what moves the price in Louisiana
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 Louisiana
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Louisiana wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 1 common sizes.
Basic
$840 to $1,500
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,350 to $2,050
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$1,850 to $2,550
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $840 – $1,500 | $1,350 – $2,050 | $1,850 – $2,550 |
If you are planning more than one job in Louisiana
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Louisiana wages and prices. Against national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−8%) and kitchen backsplash lowest (−12%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,250 – $21,200 | −9% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,850 – $12,400 | −11% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,050 – $13,700 | −9% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,100 – $29,000 | −8% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $260 – $1,350 | −12% |
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Shower pan in Louisiana: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Louisiana?
$840 to $2,550 for 1 pan, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Louisiana can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Louisiana is cheapest for shower pan?
Lafayette at about $1,600 (midpoint, 1 pan). The priciest is Baton Rouge at $1,800.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Louisiana than the US average?
It is 9% cheaper: $1,700 against $1,850 for 1 pan at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Louisiana?
About 56% ($950). Materials are 30%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.90x the national wage level.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Louisiana?
The BLS statewide median is $30.62 an hour, against $30.67 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.40 to $35.99.
+Where does Louisiana rank for shower pan costs?
40th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $1,700 for 1 pan. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Louisiana?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $840 to $1,500 and premium work $1,850 to $2,550. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan by city in Louisiana
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.