Shower pan cost in Ann Arbor, MI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $950 – $2,800
- Per pan
- $923 – $2,299
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +1%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #116
- 1 = most expensive
Ann Arbor homeowners pay roughly $950 to $2,800 to install a shower pan at 1 pan, or $923 to $2,299 per pan (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Ann Arbor is almost level. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $37.60 an hour in the Ann Arbor area, 23% above the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Ann Arbor, MI, standard level
$1,500 to $2,250
About $1,336 to $1,886 per pan before permits. Labor is about 58% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $370 | $670 |
| Labor | $970 | $1,200 |
| Permits and fees | $170 | $360 |
| Total | $1,500 | $2,250 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Ann Arbor, MI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $520 | $890 | 27% |
| Labor | $780 | $1,100 | $1,400 | 58% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $270 | $500 | 14% |
| Total | $950 | $1,900 | $2,800 | 100% |
What is behind the Ann Arbor number
The wage side of the estimate leans on plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters, who do 50% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $37.60 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Ann Arbor is 1.04 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 58% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Ann Arbor metro is 93.7 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 pan comes to $520, compared with $550 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (100.9) 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 Ann Arbor. The wage table below marks each row.
Cost by quality level and size in Ann Arbor
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Ann Arbor 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
$950 to $1,700
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,500 to $2,250
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$2,050 to $2,800
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $950 – $1,700 | $1,500 – $2,250 | $2,050 – $2,800 |
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 Ann Arbor is 1.04 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 50%) the local median is $37.60 an hour, which is 23% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $27.89 and $49.17 an hour. BLS counts 420 of them working in the area, 19.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 50% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Ann Arbor metro, so we used the Michigan statewide median: $23.05 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $20.17 and $30.08 an hour.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($49.17 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $200. At the 25th percentile ($27.89) it shrinks by about $170. The total moves by 10.5% or 8.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 219,730 jobs in the Ann Arbor area. That makes it the 110th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.14% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 50% | $27.89 | $37.60 | $49.17 | $30.67 | 1.23 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $20.17 | $23.05 | $30.08 | $26.77 | 0.86 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.04 | |||||
Why two Ann Arbor 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.
Ann Arbor against nearby metros and the rest of Michigan
Same job, same size (1 pan), priced for the nearest metros. Detroit is the priciest of the group at $1,950. Toledo is the cheapest at $1,750.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor, MIthis page | $950 – $2,800 | $1,900 | |
| Detroit, MI45 miles | $1,000 – $2,950 | $1,950 | +5% |
| Toledo, OH50 miles | $870 – $2,600 | $1,750 | −8% |
| Lansing, MI50 miles | $950 – $2,750 | $1,850 | −1% |
| Flint, MI55 miles | $960 – $2,800 | $1,900 | level |
| Saginaw, MI75 miles | $960 – $2,800 | $1,850 | level |
| Michigan (statewide) | $970 – $2,800 | $1,900 | +1% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | −1% |
Across 300 US metros, Ann Arbor comes in at #116 from the top. The priciest is Bellingham, WA at $2,450; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $1,500 (midpoints, 1 pan). Statewide, Ann Arbor is 1% below the Michigan figure.
Other Michigan metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit, MI | 1,904,530 jobs | $1,000 – $2,950 | $1,950 | +5% |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 598,260 jobs | $960 – $2,800 | $1,850 | level |
| Lansing, MI | 217,180 jobs | $950 – $2,750 | $1,850 | −1% |
| Flint, MI | 135,040 jobs | $960 – $2,800 | $1,900 | level |
| Kalamazoo, MI | 121,790 jobs | $1,100 – $3,050 | $2,100 | +11% |
| Saginaw, MI | 80,000 jobs | $960 – $2,800 | $1,850 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Ann Arbor's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Ann Arbor against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deltona, FL | 219,740 jobs | $780 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −12% |
| Lansing, MI | 217,180 jobs | $950 – $2,750 | $1,850 | −1% |
| Springfield, MO | 223,030 jobs | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −12% |
| Santa Rosa, CA | 205,260 jobs | $960 – $2,950 | $1,950 | +3% |
What nearby projects cost in Ann Arbor
Because every project leans on different trades, Ann Arbor's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen cabinets runs +3% and kitchen backsplash −9%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,800 – $23,700 | +2% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,250 – $14,500 | +3% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,300 – $14,300 | −5% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,000 – $30,700 | −3% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −9% |
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Shower pan in Ann Arbor: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Ann Arbor?
For 1 pan, expect $950 to $2,800 in the Ann Arbor area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,500 to $2,250. Small jobs usually cost more per pan and large ones less.
+What is the price per pan for shower pan in Ann Arbor?
About $923 to $2,299 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 Ann Arbor or Detroit?
Detroit is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $1,950, which is 5% more than Ann Arbor ($1,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Ann Arbor?
About 58% at the midpoint, or $1,100 out of $1,900. Materials are 27% and permits 14%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Ann Arbor?
$950 to $2,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Ann Arbor?
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 Ann Arbor area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Ann Arbor expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of Michigan?
Ann Arbor is 1% below the Michigan statewide estimate ($1,900 at the midpoint). We cover 10 metros in Michigan; see the state page to compare them.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Ann Arbor?
The BLS median is $37.60 an hour in the Ann Arbor area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $27.89 to $49.17.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Ann Arbor?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $950 to $1,700 and premium work $2,050 to $2,800. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan near Ann Arbor
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.