Shower pan cost in Amherst, MA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $1,200 – $3,250
- Per pan
- $1,154 – $2,737
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +19%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #13
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a shower pan in Amherst, plan on $1,200 to $3,250 for 1 pan, all in. Per pan, that is $1,154 to $2,737 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 19% higher than the national one. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $37.77 an hour in the Amherst area, 23% above the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Amherst, MA, standard level
$1,800 to $2,600
About $1,629 to $2,262 per pan before permits. Labor is about 64% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $690 |
| Labor | $1,250 | $1,550 |
| Permits and fees | $170 | $360 |
| Total | $1,800 | $2,600 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Amherst, MA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $150 | $530 | $920 | 24% |
| Labor | $1,000 | $1,400 | $1,800 | 64% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $270 | $500 | 12% |
| Total | $1,200 | $2,200 | $3,250 | 100% |
Where the Amherst price comes from
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, Amherst wages are 1.34 times the national level. Labor makes up about 64% of the midpoint estimate (56% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Amherst metro is 97.0 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 pan comes to $530, compared with $550 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (100.2) and land at $30 to $500.
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 Amherst. The wage table below marks each row.
Is Amherst cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (1 pan), priced for the nearest metros. Pittsfield is the priciest of the group at $2,250. Waterbury is the cheapest at $2,050.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst, MAthis page | $1,200 – $3,250 | $2,200 | |
| Springfield, MA15 miles | $1,150 – $3,200 | $2,200 | −1% |
| Pittsfield, MA30 miles | $1,200 – $3,250 | $2,250 | +1% |
| Worcester, MA35 miles | $1,050 – $3,000 | $2,050 | −8% |
| Hartford, CT45 miles | $1,050 – $3,000 | $2,050 | −8% |
| Waterbury, CT60 miles | $1,050 – $3,000 | $2,050 | −8% |
| Massachusetts (statewide) | $1,300 – $3,450 | $2,350 | +7% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | −16% |
Across 300 US metros, Amherst comes in at #13 from the top. The priciest is Bellingham, WA at $2,450; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $1,500 (midpoints, 1 pan). Statewide, Amherst is 6% below the Massachusetts figure.
Other Massachusetts metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | 2,703,890 jobs | $1,300 – $3,500 | $2,400 | +9% |
| Worcester, MA | 349,880 jobs | $1,050 – $3,000 | $2,050 | −8% |
| Springfield, MA | 201,240 jobs | $1,150 – $3,200 | $2,200 | −1% |
| Barnstable, MA | 94,110 jobs | $1,150 – $3,200 | $2,200 | −1% |
| Pittsfield, MA | 56,810 jobs | $1,200 – $3,250 | $2,250 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like Amherst's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Amherst against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff, AZ | 66,610 jobs | $870 – $2,650 | $1,750 | −20% |
| Harrisonburg, VA | 65,460 jobs | $810 – $2,550 | $1,650 | −24% |
| Logan, UT | 66,800 jobs | $860 – $2,650 | $1,750 | −21% |
| El Centro, CA | 65,430 jobs | $950 – $2,850 | $1,900 | −14% |
Planning more than one job in Amherst?
Because every project leans on different trades, Amherst's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen backsplash runs +16% and kitchen remodel +1%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,250 – $26,000 | +12% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,350 – $14,800 | +5% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $5,100 – $16,300 | +10% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,800 – $31,900 | +1% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $360 – $1,750 | +16% |
Amherst 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 Amherst is 1.34 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 50%) the local median is $37.77 an hour, which is 23% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $27.70 and $45.15 an hour. BLS counts 190 of them working in the area, 28.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is about average.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 50% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Amherst metro, so we used the Massachusetts statewide median: $39.02 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $28.46 and $46.13 an hour.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($45.15 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $130. At the 25th percentile ($27.70) it shrinks by about $170. The total moves by 5.7% or 7.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 65,670 jobs in the Amherst Town-Northampton area. That makes it the 273rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.04% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 50% | $27.70 | $37.77 | $45.15 | $30.67 | 1.23 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $28.46 | $39.02 | $46.13 | $26.77 | 1.46 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.34 | |||||
Shower pan: what moves the price in Amherst
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.
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).
Pick a size, pick a tier: shower pan pricing in Amherst
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Amherst 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
$1,200 to $2,000
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,800 to $2,600
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$2,400 to $3,250
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $1,200 – $2,000 | $1,800 – $2,600 | $2,400 – $3,250 |
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Shower pan in Amherst: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Amherst?
For 1 pan, expect $1,200 to $3,250 in the Amherst area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,800 to $2,600. Small jobs usually cost more per pan and large ones less.
+What is the price per pan for shower pan in Amherst?
About $1,154 to $2,737 per pan for materials and labor, plus $30 to $500 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $900 to $2,300.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Amherst or Springfield?
Springfield is 15 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $2,200, which is 1% less than Amherst ($2,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Amherst?
About 64% at the midpoint, or $1,400 out of $2,200. Materials are 24% and permits 12%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Amherst?
$1,200 to $3,250. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Amherst?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $30 to $500 for fees in the Amherst area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Amherst expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of Massachusetts?
Amherst is 6% below the Massachusetts statewide estimate ($2,350 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Massachusetts; see the state page to compare them.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Amherst?
The BLS median is $37.77 an hour in the Amherst area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $27.70 to $45.15.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Amherst?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $1,200 to $2,000 and premium work $2,400 to $3,250. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan near Amherst
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.