Shower pan cost in Barnstable, MA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $1,150 – $3,200
- Per pan
- $1,140 – $2,713
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +17%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #14
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a shower pan in Barnstable, plan on $1,150 to $3,200 for 1 pan, all in. Per pan, that is $1,140 to $2,713 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 17% higher than the national one. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $36.67 an hour in the Barnstable area, 20% above the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Barnstable, MA, standard level
$1,800 to $2,600
About $1,612 to $2,241 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 | $350 |
| Total | $1,800 | $2,600 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Barnstable, MA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $150 | $530 | $920 | 24% |
| Labor | $990 | $1,400 | $1,800 | 64% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $260 | $490 | 12% |
| Total | $1,150 | $2,200 | $3,200 | 100% |
Why Barnstable 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, Barnstable wages are 1.33 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 Barnstable 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 (98.4) and land at $30 to $490.
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 Barnstable. The wage table below marks each row.
How Barnstable compares
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than Barnstable. Manchester is the lowest at about $1,850 (midpoint, 1 pan), 115 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable, MAthis page | $1,150 – $3,200 | $2,200 | |
| Providence, RI60 miles | $1,050 – $2,950 | $2,000 | −9% |
| Boston, MA70 miles | $1,300 – $3,500 | $2,400 | +10% |
| Worcester, MA100 miles | $1,050 – $3,000 | $2,050 | −7% |
| Norwich, CT100 miles | $1,050 – $3,000 | $2,050 | −7% |
| Manchester, NH115 miles | $910 – $2,800 | $1,850 | −16% |
| Massachusetts (statewide) | $1,300 – $3,450 | $2,350 | +8% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | −15% |
Across 300 US metros, Barnstable comes in at #14 from the top. The priciest is Bellingham, WA at $2,450; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $1,500 (midpoints, 1 pan). Statewide, Barnstable is 7% 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 | +10% |
| Worcester, MA | 349,880 jobs | $1,050 – $3,000 | $2,050 | −7% |
| Springfield, MA | 201,240 jobs | $1,150 – $3,200 | $2,200 | level |
| Amherst, MA | 65,670 jobs | $1,200 – $3,250 | $2,200 | +1% |
| Pittsfield, MA | 56,810 jobs | $1,200 – $3,250 | $2,250 | +2% |
Cities with a workforce like Barnstable's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Barnstable against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macon, GA | 95,030 jobs | $780 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −26% |
| Billings, MT | 93,800 jobs | $1,050 – $2,950 | $2,000 | −8% |
| Fort Smith, AR | 95,560 jobs | $710 – $2,300 | $1,500 | −31% |
| Iowa City, IA | 93,760 jobs | $890 – $2,650 | $1,800 | −19% |
Cost by quality level and size in Barnstable
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Barnstable 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
$1,150 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 $3,200
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $1,150 – $2,000 | $1,800 – $2,600 | $2,400 – $3,200 |
Barnstable 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 Barnstable is 1.33 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 50%) the local median is $36.67 an hour, which is 20% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $28.25 and $46.41 an hour. BLS counts 640 of them working in the area, 68.0 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 Barnstable 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 ($46.41 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $170. At the 25th percentile ($28.25) it shrinks by about $140. The total moves by 7.6% or 6.6%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 94,110 jobs in the Barnstable Town area. That makes it the 212th 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% | $28.25 | $36.67 | $46.41 | $30.67 | 1.20 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $28.46 | $39.02 | $46.13 | $26.77 | 1.46 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.33 | |||||
Shower pan: what moves the price in Barnstable
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).
What nearby projects cost in Barnstable
Because every project leans on different trades, Barnstable's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen backsplash runs +16% and kitchen remodel +2%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,250 – $26,000 | +11% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,400 – $15,100 | +7% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $5,150 – $16,400 | +11% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,800 – $32,000 | +2% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $360 – $1,750 | +16% |
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Shower pan in Barnstable: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Barnstable?
For 1 pan, expect $1,150 to $3,200 in the Barnstable 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 Barnstable?
About $1,140 to $2,713 per pan for materials and labor, plus $30 to $490 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $900 to $2,300.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Barnstable or Providence?
Providence is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $2,000, which is 9% less than Barnstable ($2,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Barnstable?
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 Barnstable?
$1,150 to $3,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Barnstable?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $30 to $490 for fees in the Barnstable area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Barnstable expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of Massachusetts?
Barnstable is 7% 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 Barnstable?
The BLS median is $36.67 an hour in the Barnstable area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.25 to $46.41.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Barnstable?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $1,150 to $2,000 and premium work $2,400 to $3,200. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan near Barnstable
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.