Shower pan cost in Duluth, MN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $1,150 – $3,100
- Per pan
- $1,118 – $2,661
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +14%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #25
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a shower pan in the Duluth area: $1,150 to $3,100 for 1 pan. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 14% higher than the US figure. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $40.89 an hour in the Duluth area, 33% above the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Duluth, MN, standard level
$1,750 to $2,500
About $1,581 to $2,198 per pan before permits. Labor is about 64% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $370 | $680 |
| Labor | $1,200 | $1,500 |
| Permits and fees | $150 | $320 |
| Total | $1,750 | $2,500 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Duluth, MN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $520 | $910 | 25% |
| Labor | $980 | $1,350 | $1,750 | 64% |
| Permits and fees | $25 | $240 | $440 | 11% |
| Total | $1,150 | $2,100 | $3,100 | 100% |
Where the Duluth 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, Duluth wages are 1.30 times the national level. Labor makes up about 64% of the midpoint estimate (56% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Duluth is at 95.3 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $550 nationally becomes $520 here (midpoint, 1 pan). Permits follow the all-items index of 88.8: $25 to $440.
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 Duluth. The wage table below marks each row.
How Duluth compares
Same job, same size (1 pan), priced for the nearest metros. Minneapolis is the priciest of the group at $2,350. Fargo is the cheapest at $1,800.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth, MNthis page | $1,150 – $3,100 | $2,100 | |
| St. Cloud, MN155 miles | $1,200 – $3,150 | $2,150 | +2% |
| Minneapolis, MN160 miles | $1,250 – $3,450 | $2,350 | +11% |
| Eau Claire, WI175 miles | $1,150 – $3,100 | $2,100 | level |
| Wausau, WI210 miles | $1,100 – $3,050 | $2,050 | −3% |
| Fargo, ND215 miles | $900 – $2,700 | $1,800 | −16% |
| Minnesota (statewide) | $1,200 – $3,300 | $2,250 | +6% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | −12% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Duluth ranks #25 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Duluth is 6% below the Minnesota figure.
Elsewhere in Minnesota
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis, MN | 1,951,650 jobs | $1,250 – $3,450 | $2,350 | +11% |
| Rochester, MN | 122,980 jobs | $1,150 – $3,100 | $2,150 | level |
| St. Cloud, MN | 103,920 jobs | $1,200 – $3,150 | $2,150 | +2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Duluth against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crestview, FL | 125,050 jobs | $800 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −22% |
| Appleton, WI | 124,230 jobs | $1,150 – $3,100 | $2,100 | −1% |
| Norwich, CT | 126,450 jobs | $1,050 – $3,000 | $2,050 | −4% |
| Amarillo, TX | 123,930 jobs | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −22% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: shower pan pricing in Duluth
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Duluth. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from one shower pan to one shower pan.
Basic
$1,150 to $1,950
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,750 to $2,500
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$2,300 to $3,100
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $1,150 – $1,950 | $1,750 – $2,500 | $2,300 – $3,100 |
Who does the work: Duluth trade wages
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 2 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Duluth the blend is 1.30.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 50% of the weighting: a median of $40.89 an hour, 33% above the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $28.49 and $47.17 an hour. About 420 work in the metro. That is 33.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 50% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Duluth metro, so we used the Minnesota statewide median: $33.92 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $29.69 and $34.50 an hour.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $110 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $210. That is a swing of roughly 10.0% to 5.1% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Duluth has 124,710 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 173rd by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 50% | $28.49 | $40.89 | $47.17 | $30.67 | 1.33 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $29.69 | $33.92 | $34.50 | $26.77 | 1.27 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.30 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Duluth?
Jobs that often go together with shower pan are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Duluth wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, bathroom remodel comes out highest (+7%) and kitchen remodel lowest (−2%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,050 – $25,000 | +7% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,150 – $14,100 | level |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,500 – $14,800 | −1% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,200 – $31,000 | −2% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $330 – $1,600 | +7% |
Why two Duluth 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.
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Shower pan in Duluth: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Duluth?
For 1 pan, expect $1,150 to $3,100 in the Duluth area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,750 to $2,500. Small jobs usually cost more per pan and large ones less.
+What is the price per pan for shower pan in Duluth?
About $1,118 to $2,661 per pan for materials and labor, plus $25 to $440 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $900 to $2,300.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Duluth or St. Cloud?
St. Cloud is 155 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $2,150, which is 2% more than Duluth ($2,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Duluth?
About 64% at the midpoint, or $1,350 out of $2,100. Materials are 25% and permits 11%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Duluth?
$1,150 to $3,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Duluth?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $25 to $440 for fees in the Duluth area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Duluth expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of Minnesota?
Duluth is 6% below the Minnesota statewide estimate ($2,250 at the midpoint). We cover 4 metros in Minnesota; see the state page to compare them.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Duluth?
The BLS median is $40.89 an hour in the Duluth area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.49 to $47.17.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Duluth?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $1,150 to $1,950 and premium work $2,300 to $3,100. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan near Duluth
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.