Shower pan cost in Slidell, LA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $820 – $2,500
- Per pan
- $787 – $2,054
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −11%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #235
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a shower pan in Slidell, plan on $820 to $2,500 for 1 pan, all in. Per pan, that is $787 to $2,054 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 11% lower than the national one. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $28.25 an hour in the Slidell area, 8% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Slidell, LA, standard level
$1,350 to $2,000
About $1,168 to $1,674 per pan before permits. Labor is about 54% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $370 | $670 |
| Labor | $800 | $1,000 |
| Permits and fees | $160 | $330 |
| Total | $1,350 | $2,000 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Slidell, LA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $520 | $890 | 31% |
| Labor | $650 | $910 | $1,150 | 54% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $250 | $460 | 15% |
| Total | $820 | $1,650 | $2,500 | 100% |
What is behind the Slidell number
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, Slidell wages are 0.86 times the national level. Labor makes up about 54% of the midpoint estimate (56% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Slidell metro is 93.7 (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 (92.7) and land at $30 to $460.
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 Slidell. The wage table below marks each row.
Shower pan: what moves the price in Slidell
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.
Cost by quality level and size in Slidell
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Slidell 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
$820 to $1,500
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,350 to $2,000
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$1,850 to $2,500
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $820 – $1,500 | $1,350 – $2,000 | $1,850 – $2,500 |
Is Slidell cheap or dear? The local comparison
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 $1,550 to $1,800 across Slidell and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slidell, LAthis page | $820 – $2,500 | $1,650 | |
| Gulfport, MS55 miles | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −1% |
| Hattiesburg, MS70 miles | $730 – $2,350 | $1,550 | −8% |
| Baton Rouge, LA70 miles | $910 – $2,650 | $1,800 | +7% |
| New Orleans, LA80 miles | $830 – $2,550 | $1,700 | +1% |
| Houma, LA90 miles | $790 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −3% |
| Louisiana (statewide) | $840 – $2,550 | $1,700 | +2% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | +12% |
Across 300 US metros, Slidell comes in at #235 from the top. The priciest is Bellingham, WA at $2,450; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $1,500 (midpoints, 1 pan). Statewide, Slidell is 2% below the Louisiana figure.
Other Louisiana metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | 445,550 jobs | $830 – $2,550 | $1,700 | +1% |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 409,690 jobs | $910 – $2,650 | $1,800 | +7% |
| Lafayette, LA | 179,570 jobs | $780 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −4% |
| Shreveport, LA | 162,750 jobs | $820 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −1% |
| Lake Charles, LA | 101,690 jobs | $870 – $2,600 | $1,700 | +3% |
| Monroe, LA | 87,500 jobs | $790 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −3% |
Cities with a workforce like Slidell's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Slidell against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz, CA | 98,500 jobs | $990 – $3,000 | $2,000 | +20% |
| Lynchburg, VA | 97,190 jobs | $840 – $2,550 | $1,700 | +2% |
| Springfield, IL | 100,810 jobs | $1,200 – $3,150 | $2,150 | +30% |
| Binghamton, NY | 97,030 jobs | $1,100 – $3,100 | $2,100 | +26% |
Slidell 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 Slidell is 0.86 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 50%) the local median is $28.25 an hour, which is 8% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.32 and $30.78 an hour. BLS counts 340 of them working in the area, 34.6 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 Slidell metro, so we used the Louisiana statewide median: $21.52 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $18.96 and $22.99 an hour.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($30.78 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $45. At the 25th percentile ($22.32) it shrinks by about $100. The total moves by 2.6% or 6.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 98,240 jobs in the Slidell-Mandeville-Covington area. That makes it the 205th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.06% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 50% | $22.32 | $28.25 | $30.78 | $30.67 | 0.92 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $18.96 | $21.52 | $22.99 | $26.77 | 0.80 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.86 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Slidell
Because every project leans on different trades, Slidell's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen remodel runs −8% and kitchen cabinets −12%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,200 – $20,700 | −11% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,850 – $12,200 | −12% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,000 – $13,600 | −10% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,000 – $28,900 | −8% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $260 – $1,350 | −12% |
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Shower pan in Slidell: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Slidell?
For 1 pan, expect $820 to $2,500 in the Slidell area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,350 to $2,000. Small jobs usually cost more per pan and large ones less.
+What is the price per pan for shower pan in Slidell?
About $787 to $2,054 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 Slidell or Gulfport?
Gulfport is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $1,650, which is 1% less than Slidell ($1,650). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Slidell?
About 54% at the midpoint, or $910 out of $1,650. Materials are 31% and permits 15%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Slidell?
$820 to $2,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Slidell?
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 Slidell area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Slidell expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of Louisiana?
Slidell is 2% below the Louisiana statewide estimate ($1,700 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in Louisiana; see the state page to compare them.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Slidell?
The BLS median is $28.25 an hour in the Slidell area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.32 to $30.78.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Slidell?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $820 to $1,500 and premium work $1,850 to $2,500. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan near Slidell
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.