Shower pan cost in Massachusetts
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (1 pan)
- $1,300 – $3,450
- Per pan
- $1,247 – $2,916
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +27%
- US $1,850
- Metros covered
- 6
Massachusetts prices for shower pan: $1,300 to $3,450 for 1 pan, or $1,247 to $2,916 per pan without the permit. The state midpoint is 27% above the national one. Local wages for plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters are $45.14 an hour.
Inside Massachusetts, the metros we cover range from $2,050 (Worcester) to $2,400 (Boston) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Massachusetts (statewide), standard level
$1,950 to $2,800
About $1,748 to $2,415 per pan before permits. Labor is about 65% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $700 |
| Labor | $1,350 | $1,700 |
| Permits and fees | $180 | $380 |
| Total | $1,950 | $2,800 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Massachusetts
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $150 | $540 | $940 | 23% |
| Labor | $1,100 | $1,550 | $2,000 | 65% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $280 | $530 | 12% |
| Total | $1,300 | $2,350 | $3,450 | 100% |
Massachusetts labor market for shower pan
Massachusetts'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 1.46 times the national level.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 50% of the weighting: a median of $45.14 an hour, 47% above the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $29.74 and $52.13 an hour. About 13,460 work in the state. That is 37.0 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 $39.02 an hour, 46% above the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $28.46 and $46.13 an hour. About 410 work in the state. That is 1.1 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 ($52.13 an hour) would add about $120 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($29.74) would take off about $260. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 3,637,650 jobs across Massachusetts (May 2025), which is 2.3% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 50% | $29.74 | $45.14 | $52.13 | $30.67 | 1.47 | state |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $28.46 | $39.02 | $46.13 | $26.77 | 1.46 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.46 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Massachusetts
Each project weights the trades differently, so Massachusetts's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, bathroom remodel is +18% and kitchen remodel +5%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,550 – $27,400 | +18% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,600 – $16,000 | +13% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $5,250 – $16,700 | +13% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $19,400 – $33,100 | +5% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $360 – $1,750 | +17% |
Basic, standard or premium: Massachusetts 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
$1,300 to $2,150
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,950 to $2,800
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$2,600 to $3,450
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $1,300 – $2,150 | $1,950 – $2,800 | $2,600 – $3,450 |
Massachusetts versus the states around it
Massachusetts ranks 1 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. Massachusetts sits at $2,350. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 40 miles away | $910 – $2,750 | $1,850 | −22% |
| Rhode Island | 50 miles away | $960 – $2,850 | $1,900 | −20% |
| Connecticut | 110 miles away | $1,050 – $3,050 | $2,050 | −14% |
| Maine | 120 miles away | $1,050 – $2,950 | $2,000 | −16% |
| Vermont | 180 miles away | $920 – $2,750 | $1,850 | −22% |
Massachusetts metro-by-metro prices
1 of the 6 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $2,350, and the top-to-bottom gap is 18%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | $1,300 – $3,500 | $2,400 | +2% |
| Pittsfield, MA | $1,200 – $3,250 | $2,250 | −6% |
| Amherst, MA | $1,200 – $3,250 | $2,200 | −6% |
| Barnstable, MA | $1,150 – $3,200 | $2,200 | −7% |
| Springfield, MA | $1,150 – $3,200 | $2,200 | −8% |
| Worcester, MA | $1,050 – $3,000 | $2,050 | −14% |
Why two Massachusetts 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.
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Shower pan in Massachusetts: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Massachusetts?
$1,300 to $3,450 for 1 pan, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Massachusetts can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Massachusetts is cheapest for shower pan?
Worcester at about $2,050 (midpoint, 1 pan). The priciest is Boston at $2,400.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Massachusetts than the US average?
It is 27% more expensive: $2,350 against $1,850 for 1 pan at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Massachusetts?
About 65% ($1,550). Materials are 23%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.46x the national wage level.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Massachusetts?
The BLS statewide median is $45.14 an hour, against $30.67 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $29.74 to $52.13.
+Where does Massachusetts rank for shower pan costs?
1st most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $2,350 for 1 pan. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Massachusetts?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $1,300 to $2,150 and premium work $2,600 to $3,450. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan by city in Massachusetts
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.