Shower pan cost in Maryland
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (1 pan)
- $880 – $2,750
- Per pan
- $846 – $2,220
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −3%
- US $1,850
- Metros covered
- 3
Across Maryland, a shower pan costs about $880 to $2,750 for 1 pan. Statewide, that midpoint is 3% below the US figure of $1,850. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median $31.44 an hour in Maryland (US: $30.67).
Inside Maryland, the metros we cover range from $1,650 (Hagerstown) to $1,800 (Baltimore) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Maryland (statewide), standard level
$1,450 to $2,200
About $1,258 to $1,807 per pan before permits. Labor is about 54% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $400 | $730 |
| Labor | $860 | $1,100 |
| Permits and fees | $180 | $380 |
| Total | $1,450 | $2,200 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Maryland
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $150 | $560 | $970 | 31% |
| Labor | $690 | $970 | $1,250 | 54% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $280 | $520 | 15% |
| Total | $880 | $1,800 | $2,750 | 100% |
Why two Maryland 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.
Permit
Plumbing permits are $30-$500, and many cities require one to replace a shower pan.
Wages behind the Maryland number
Maryland's labor line is priced from 2 trades, each compared with its US median wage. After weighting by each trade's share of the work, the state comes out at 0.92 times the national level.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 50% of the weighting: a median of $31.44 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $26.34 and $45.62 an hour. About 11,420 work in the state. That is 41.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 50% of the weighting: a median of $21.96 an hour, 18% below the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $18.57 and $25.00 an hour. About 240 work in the state. That is 0.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.3 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters ($45.62 an hour) would add about $240 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($26.34) would take off about $85. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 2,763,030 jobs across Maryland (May 2025), which is 1.8% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 50% | $26.34 | $31.44 | $45.62 | $30.67 | 1.03 | state |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $18.57 | $21.96 | $25.00 | $26.77 | 0.82 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.92 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Maryland
Each project weights the trades differently, so Maryland's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, kitchen cabinets is +4% and kitchen backsplash −5%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,700 – $23,300 | level |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,400 – $14,600 | +4% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,650 – $15,400 | +3% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $19,000 – $32,300 | +3% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,450 | −5% |
Shower pan cost by metro in Maryland
0 of the 3 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $1,800, and the top-to-bottom gap is 8%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore, MD | $860 – $2,700 | $1,800 | −1% |
| Lexington Park, MD | $830 – $2,600 | $1,700 | −5% |
| Hagerstown, MD | $800 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −8% |
Maryland against its neighbors
Maryland ranks 27 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. Maryland sits at $1,800. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 50 miles away | $1,150 – $3,300 | $2,250 | +23% |
| Delaware | 60 miles away | $930 – $2,750 | $1,850 | +2% |
| Pennsylvania | 70 miles away | $1,050 – $3,000 | $2,050 | +12% |
| New Jersey | 110 miles away | $1,050 – $3,150 | $2,100 | +16% |
| Virginia | 150 miles away | $870 – $2,700 | $1,800 | −2% |
Basic, standard or premium: Maryland prices
Bands overlap on purpose, since a good standard job can cost as much as a light premium one. Below are the three bands for the default size, then a grid from one shower pan to one shower pan.
Basic
$880 to $1,600
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,450 to $2,200
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$2,000 to $2,750
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $880 – $1,600 | $1,450 – $2,200 | $2,000 – $2,750 |
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Shower pan in Maryland: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Maryland?
$880 to $2,750 for 1 pan, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Maryland can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Maryland is cheapest for shower pan?
Hagerstown at about $1,650 (midpoint, 1 pan). The priciest is Baltimore at $1,800.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Maryland than the US average?
It is 3% cheaper: $1,800 against $1,850 for 1 pan at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Maryland?
About 54% ($970). Materials are 31%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.92x the national wage level.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Maryland?
The BLS statewide median is $31.44 an hour, against $30.67 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $26.34 to $45.62.
+Where does Maryland rank for shower pan costs?
27th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $1,800 for 1 pan. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Maryland?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $880 to $1,600 and premium work $2,000 to $2,750. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan by city in Maryland
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.