Shower pan cost in Worcester, MA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $1,050 – $3,000
- Per pan
- $1,026 – $2,506
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +9%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #50
- 1 = most expensive
Worcester homeowners pay roughly $1,050 to $3,000 to install a shower pan at 1 pan, or $1,026 to $2,506 per pan (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Worcester is 9% higher. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $39.55 an hour in the Worcester area, 29% above the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Worcester, MA, standard level
$1,650 to $2,450
About $1,470 to $2,062 per pan before permits. Labor is about 60% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $690 |
| Labor | $1,100 | $1,350 |
| Permits and fees | $180 | $370 |
| Total | $1,650 | $2,450 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Worcester, MA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $150 | $530 | $920 | 26% |
| Labor | $880 | $1,250 | $1,600 | 60% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $270 | $510 | 13% |
| Total | $1,050 | $2,050 | $3,000 | 100% |
What is behind the Worcester number
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, Worcester wages are 1.17 times the national level. Labor makes up about 60% of the midpoint estimate (56% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Worcester 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 (102.5) and land at $30 to $510.
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 Worcester is 1.17 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 50%) the local median is $39.55 an hour, which is 29% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $28.23 and $51.02 an hour. BLS counts 1,370 of them working in the area, 39.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 50%) the local median is $28.33 an hour, which is 6% above the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $23.74 and $37.24 an hour. BLS counts 50 of them working in the area, 1.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($51.02 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $200. At the 25th percentile ($28.23) it shrinks by about $190. The total moves by 9.6% or 9.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 349,880 jobs in the Worcester area. That makes it the 73rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.23% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 50% | $28.23 | $39.55 | $51.02 | $30.67 | 1.29 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $23.74 | $28.33 | $37.24 | $26.77 | 1.06 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.17 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Worcester?
Because every project leans on different trades, Worcester's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen cabinets runs +9% and kitchen backsplash +1%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,100 – $25,400 | +9% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,450 – $15,500 | +9% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,850 – $15,700 | +6% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,900 – $32,100 | +2% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $310 – $1,500 | +1% |
Worcester against nearby metros and the rest of Massachusetts
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 1 pan range from $1,850 to $2,400 across Worcester and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester, MAthis page | $1,050 – $3,000 | $2,050 | |
| Amherst, MA35 miles | $1,200 – $3,250 | $2,200 | +8% |
| Springfield, MA40 miles | $1,150 – $3,200 | $2,200 | +7% |
| Manchester, NH45 miles | $910 – $2,800 | $1,850 | −9% |
| Boston, MA50 miles | $1,300 – $3,500 | $2,400 | +18% |
| Hartford, CT55 miles | $1,050 – $3,000 | $2,050 | level |
| Massachusetts (statewide) | $1,300 – $3,450 | $2,350 | +16% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | −8% |
Across 300 US metros, Worcester comes in at #50 from the top. The priciest is Bellingham, WA at $2,450; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $1,500 (midpoints, 1 pan). Statewide, Worcester is 14% 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 | +18% |
| Springfield, MA | 201,240 jobs | $1,150 – $3,200 | $2,200 | +7% |
| Barnstable, MA | 94,110 jobs | $1,150 – $3,200 | $2,200 | +7% |
| Amherst, MA | 65,670 jobs | $1,200 – $3,250 | $2,200 | +8% |
| Pittsfield, MA | 56,810 jobs | $1,200 – $3,250 | $2,250 | +9% |
Cities with a workforce like Worcester's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Worcester against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock, AR | 358,210 jobs | $710 – $2,300 | $1,500 | −26% |
| Durham, NC | 344,020 jobs | $830 – $2,600 | $1,700 | −16% |
| Greensboro, NC | 365,410 jobs | $840 – $2,600 | $1,700 | −16% |
| North Port, FL | 339,940 jobs | $820 – $2,600 | $1,700 | −16% |
Why two Worcester 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.
Pick a size, pick a tier: shower pan pricing in Worcester
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Worcester 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
$1,050 to $1,850
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,650 to $2,450
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$2,250 to $3,000
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $1,050 – $1,850 | $1,650 – $2,450 | $2,250 – $3,000 |
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Shower pan in Worcester: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Worcester?
For 1 pan, expect $1,050 to $3,000 in the Worcester area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,650 to $2,450. Small jobs usually cost more per pan and large ones less.
+What is the price per pan for shower pan in Worcester?
About $1,026 to $2,506 per pan for materials and labor, plus $30 to $510 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $900 to $2,300.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Worcester or Amherst?
Amherst is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $2,200, which is 8% more than Worcester ($2,050). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Worcester?
About 60% at the midpoint, or $1,250 out of $2,050. Materials are 26% and permits 13%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Worcester?
$1,050 to $3,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Worcester?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $30 to $510 for fees in the Worcester area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Worcester expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of Massachusetts?
Worcester is 14% 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 Worcester?
The BLS median is $39.55 an hour in the Worcester area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.23 to $51.02.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Worcester?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $1,050 to $1,850 and premium work $2,250 to $3,000. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan near Worcester
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.