Shower pan cost in Baltimore, MD
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $860 – $2,700
- Per pan
- $833 – $2,195
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −4%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #145
- 1 = most expensive
Baltimore homeowners pay roughly $860 to $2,700 to install a shower pan at 1 pan, or $833 to $2,195 per pan (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Baltimore is 4% lower. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $30.38 an hour in the Baltimore area, 1% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Baltimore, MD, standard level
$1,400 to $2,150
About $1,241 to $1,786 per pan before permits. Labor is about 53% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $400 | $730 |
| Labor | $840 | $1,050 |
| Permits and fees | $180 | $380 |
| Total | $1,400 | $2,150 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Baltimore, MD
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $150 | $560 | $970 | 31% |
| Labor | $680 | $950 | $1,200 | 53% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $280 | $520 | 15% |
| Total | $860 | $1,800 | $2,700 | 100% |
Why Baltimore prices look the way they do
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, Baltimore wages are 0.91 times the national level. Labor makes up about 53% of the midpoint estimate (56% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Baltimore metro is 102.4 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 pan comes to $560, compared with $550 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (104.5) and land at $30 to $520.
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 Baltimore. The wage table below marks each row.
Specs and site conditions that change a Baltimore bid
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.
What nearby projects cost in Baltimore
Because every project leans on different trades, Baltimore's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen cabinets runs +3% and kitchen backsplash −5%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,600 – $22,900 | −2% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,350 – $14,400 | +3% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,600 – $15,400 | +3% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,800 – $32,000 | +2% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,450 | −5% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: shower pan pricing in Baltimore
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Baltimore 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 $1,600
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,400 to $2,150
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$2,000 to $2,700
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $860 – $1,600 | $1,400 – $2,150 | $2,000 – $2,700 |
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Baltimore is 0.91 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 50%) the local median is $30.38 an hour, which is in line with the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $26.38 and $39.76 an hour. BLS counts 5,220 of them working in the area, 38.5 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 Baltimore metro, so we used the Maryland statewide median: $21.96 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $18.57 and $25.00 an hour.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($39.76 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $160. At the 25th percentile ($26.38) it shrinks by about $70. The total moves by 9.0% or 3.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 1,356,680 jobs in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson area. That makes it the 22nd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.87% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 50% | $26.38 | $30.38 | $39.76 | $30.67 | 0.99 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $18.57 | $21.96 | $25.00 | $26.77 | 0.82 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.91 | |||||
Is Baltimore cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Baltimore. Lexington Park is the lowest at about $1,700 (midpoint, 1 pan), 70 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore, MDthis page | $860 – $2,700 | $1,800 | |
| York, PA45 miles | $1,050 – $3,050 | $2,050 | +14% |
| Lancaster, PA55 miles | $990 – $2,900 | $1,950 | +9% |
| Dover, DE60 miles | $890 – $2,700 | $1,800 | level |
| Washington, DC60 miles | $940 – $2,900 | $1,900 | +7% |
| Lexington Park, MD70 miles | $830 – $2,600 | $1,700 | −4% |
| Maryland (statewide) | $880 – $2,750 | $1,800 | +1% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | +4% |
Across 300 US metros, Baltimore comes in at #145 from the top. The priciest is Bellingham, WA at $2,450; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $1,500 (midpoints, 1 pan). Statewide, Baltimore is 1% below the Maryland figure.
Other Maryland metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hagerstown, MD | 107,170 jobs | $800 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −7% |
| Lexington Park, MD | 70,650 jobs | $830 – $2,600 | $1,700 | −4% |
Cities with a workforce like Baltimore's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Baltimore against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC | 1,358,370 jobs | $820 – $2,550 | $1,700 | −5% |
| St. Louis, MO | 1,341,320 jobs | $1,050 – $3,000 | $2,050 | +14% |
| Orlando, FL | 1,411,730 jobs | $820 – $2,600 | $1,700 | −5% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $860 – $2,600 | $1,750 | −3% |
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Shower pan in Baltimore: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Baltimore?
For 1 pan, expect $860 to $2,700 in the Baltimore area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,400 to $2,150. Small jobs usually cost more per pan and large ones less.
+What is the price per pan for shower pan in Baltimore?
About $833 to $2,195 per pan for materials and labor, plus $30 to $520 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $900 to $2,300.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Baltimore or York?
York is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $2,050, which is 14% more than Baltimore ($1,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Baltimore?
About 53% at the midpoint, or $950 out of $1,800. Materials are 31% and permits 15%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Baltimore?
$860 to $2,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Baltimore?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $30 to $520 for fees in the Baltimore area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Baltimore expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of Maryland?
Baltimore is 1% below the Maryland statewide estimate ($1,800 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Maryland; see the state page to compare them.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Baltimore?
The BLS median is $30.38 an hour in the Baltimore area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $26.38 to $39.76.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Baltimore?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $860 to $1,600 and premium work $2,000 to $2,700. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
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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.