Shower pan cost in Minneapolis, MN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $1,250 – $3,450
- Per pan
- $1,235 – $2,924
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +26%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #8
- 1 = most expensive
Minneapolis homeowners pay roughly $1,250 to $3,450 to install a shower pan at 1 pan, or $1,235 to $2,924 per pan (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Minneapolis is 26% higher. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $48.86 an hour in the Minneapolis area, 59% above the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Minneapolis, MN, standard level
$1,900 to $2,800
About $1,742 to $2,418 per pan before permits. Labor is about 64% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $400 | $730 |
| Labor | $1,350 | $1,700 |
| Permits and fees | $180 | $380 |
| Total | $1,900 | $2,800 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Minneapolis, MN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $150 | $570 | $980 | 24% |
| Labor | $1,100 | $1,500 | $1,950 | 64% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $280 | $520 | 12% |
| Total | $1,250 | $2,350 | $3,450 | 100% |
What is behind the Minneapolis 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, Minneapolis wages are 1.44 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 Minneapolis metro is 103.1 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 pan comes to $570, compared with $550 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (104.8) and land at $30 to $520.
What nearby projects cost in Minneapolis
Because every project leans on different trades, Minneapolis's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, bathroom remodel runs +19% and window replacement +8%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,600 – $27,700 | +19% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,700 – $16,200 | +15% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,900 – $16,100 | +8% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $20,000 – $34,100 | +8% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $350 – $1,700 | +14% |
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 Minneapolis is 1.44 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 50%) the local median is $48.86 an hour, which is 59% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $31.39 and $55.28 an hour. BLS counts 6,730 of them working in the area, 34.5 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 $34.50 an hour, which is 29% above the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $30.22 and $34.50 an hour. BLS counts 450 of them working in the area, 2.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is about average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($55.28 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $110. At the 25th percentile ($31.39) it shrinks by about $300. The total moves by 4.7% or 12.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 1,951,650 jobs in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area. That makes it the 14th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 1.26% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 50% | $31.39 | $48.86 | $55.28 | $30.67 | 1.59 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $30.22 | $34.50 | $34.50 | $26.77 | 1.29 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.44 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: shower pan pricing in Minneapolis
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Minneapolis 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
$1,250 to $2,150
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,900 to $2,800
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$2,600 to $3,450
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $1,250 – $2,150 | $1,900 – $2,800 | $2,600 – $3,450 |
Why two Minneapolis quotes can differ
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.
Permit
Plumbing permits are $30-$500, and many cities require one to replace a shower pan.
How Minneapolis compares
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 $2,050 to $2,350 across Minneapolis and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis, MNthis page | $1,250 – $3,450 | $2,350 | |
| St. Cloud, MN70 miles | $1,200 – $3,150 | $2,150 | −8% |
| Rochester, MN90 miles | $1,150 – $3,100 | $2,150 | −10% |
| Eau Claire, WI100 miles | $1,150 – $3,100 | $2,100 | −10% |
| La Crosse, WI145 miles | $1,100 – $3,000 | $2,050 | −14% |
| Duluth, MN160 miles | $1,150 – $3,100 | $2,100 | −10% |
| Minnesota (statewide) | $1,200 – $3,300 | $2,250 | −4% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | −21% |
Across 300 US metros, Minneapolis comes in at #8 from the top. The priciest is Bellingham, WA at $2,450; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $1,500 (midpoints, 1 pan). Statewide, Minneapolis is 4% above the Minnesota figure.
Other Minnesota metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth, MN | 124,710 jobs | $1,150 – $3,100 | $2,100 | −10% |
| Rochester, MN | 122,980 jobs | $1,150 – $3,100 | $2,150 | −10% |
| St. Cloud, MN | 103,920 jobs | $1,200 – $3,150 | $2,150 | −8% |
Cities with a workforce like Minneapolis's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Minneapolis against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | 2,086,210 jobs | $1,300 – $3,500 | $2,400 | +2% |
| Detroit, MI | 1,904,530 jobs | $1,000 – $2,950 | $1,950 | −16% |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $1,100 – $3,200 | $2,150 | −9% |
| Riverside, CA | 1,716,760 jobs | $930 – $2,850 | $1,900 | −20% |
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Shower pan in Minneapolis: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Minneapolis?
For 1 pan, expect $1,250 to $3,450 in the Minneapolis area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,900 to $2,800. Small jobs usually cost more per pan and large ones less.
+What is the price per pan for shower pan in Minneapolis?
About $1,235 to $2,924 per pan for materials and labor, plus $30 to $520 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $900 to $2,300.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Minneapolis or St. Cloud?
St. Cloud is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $2,150, which is 8% less than Minneapolis ($2,350). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Minneapolis?
About 64% at the midpoint, or $1,500 out of $2,350. Materials are 24% and permits 12%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Minneapolis?
$1,250 to $3,450. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Minneapolis?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $30 to $520 for fees in the Minneapolis area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Minneapolis expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of Minnesota?
Minneapolis is 4% above 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 Minneapolis?
The BLS median is $48.86 an hour in the Minneapolis area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $31.39 to $55.28.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Minneapolis?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $1,250 to $2,150 and premium work $2,600 to $3,450. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan near Minneapolis
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.