Shower pan cost in Rochester, 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
- $1,117 – $2,660
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +14%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #24
- 1 = most expensive
Rochester homeowners pay roughly $1,150 to $3,100 to install a shower pan at 1 pan, or $1,117 to $2,660 per pan (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Rochester is 14% higher. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $40.81 an hour in the Rochester area, 33% above the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Rochester, MN, standard level
$1,750 to $2,500
About $1,580 to $2,197 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 | $160 | $330 |
| Total | $1,750 | $2,500 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Rochester, MN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $520 | $910 | 25% |
| Labor | $970 | $1,350 | $1,750 | 64% |
| Permits and fees | $25 | $240 | $450 | 11% |
| Total | $1,150 | $2,150 | $3,100 | 100% |
What is behind the Rochester number
Labor is 64% of the midpoint bill here, against 56% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (50%), tile and stone setters (50%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Rochester the blended ratio comes out at 1.30.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Rochester metro is 95.4 (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 (90.8) and land at $25 to $450.
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 Rochester. The wage table below marks each row.
Planning more than one job in Rochester?
Because every project leans on different trades, Rochester's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, bathroom remodel runs +9% and kitchen remodel −1%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,100 – $25,400 | +9% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,200 – $14,400 | +2% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,550 – $14,900 | level |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,400 – $31,200 | −1% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $330 – $1,600 | +8% |
Cost by quality level and size in Rochester
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Rochester 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 $1,950
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,750 to $2,500
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$2,350 to $3,100
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $1,150 – $1,950 | $1,750 – $2,500 | $2,350 – $3,100 |
Is Rochester cheap or dear? The local comparison
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 $1,750 to $2,350 across Rochester and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester, MNthis page | $1,150 – $3,100 | $2,150 | |
| La Crosse, WI65 miles | $1,100 – $3,000 | $2,050 | −5% |
| Eau Claire, WI85 miles | $1,150 – $3,100 | $2,100 | −1% |
| Minneapolis, MN90 miles | $1,250 – $3,450 | $2,350 | +11% |
| Waterloo, IA100 miles | $900 – $2,650 | $1,750 | −17% |
| Dubuque, IA125 miles | $890 – $2,650 | $1,750 | −17% |
| Minnesota (statewide) | $1,200 – $3,300 | $2,250 | +6% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | −12% |
Across 300 US metros, Rochester comes in at #24 from the top. The priciest is Bellingham, WA at $2,450; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $1,500 (midpoints, 1 pan). Statewide, Rochester is 6% below the Minnesota figure.
Other Minnesota metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis, MN | 1,951,650 jobs | $1,250 – $3,450 | $2,350 | +11% |
| Duluth, MN | 124,710 jobs | $1,150 – $3,100 | $2,100 | level |
| St. Cloud, MN | 103,920 jobs | $1,200 – $3,150 | $2,150 | +2% |
Cities with a workforce like Rochester's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Rochester against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amarillo, TX | 123,930 jobs | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −22% |
| Midland, TX | 122,180 jobs | $840 – $2,600 | $1,700 | −20% |
| Appleton, WI | 124,230 jobs | $1,150 – $3,100 | $2,100 | −1% |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | 122,020 jobs | $920 – $2,850 | $1,900 | −12% |
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 Rochester is 1.30 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 50%) the local median is $40.81 an hour, which is 33% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $30.66 and $50.40 an hour. BLS counts 490 of them working in the area, 39.8 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 Rochester 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.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($50.40 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $160. At the 25th percentile ($30.66) it shrinks by about $170. The total moves by 7.7% or 8.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 122,980 jobs in the Rochester area. That makes it the 176th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.08% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 50% | $30.66 | $40.81 | $50.40 | $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 | |||||
Shower pan: what moves the price in Rochester
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.
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Shower pan in Rochester: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Rochester?
For 1 pan, expect $1,150 to $3,100 in the Rochester 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 Rochester?
About $1,117 to $2,660 per pan for materials and labor, plus $25 to $450 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $900 to $2,300.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Rochester or La Crosse?
La Crosse is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $2,050, which is 5% less than Rochester ($2,150). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Rochester?
About 64% at the midpoint, or $1,350 out of $2,150. Materials are 25% and permits 11%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Rochester?
$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 Rochester?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $25 to $450 for fees in the Rochester area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Rochester expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of Minnesota?
Rochester 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 Rochester?
The BLS median is $40.81 an hour in the Rochester area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $30.66 to $50.40.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Rochester?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $1,150 to $1,950 and premium work $2,350 to $3,100. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan near Rochester
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.