Shower pan cost in Mississippi
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (1 pan)
- $760 – $2,400
- Per pan
- $734 – $1,975
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −15%
- US $1,850
- Metros covered
- 3
Mississippi prices for shower pan: $760 to $2,400 for 1 pan, or $734 to $1,975 per pan without the permit. The state midpoint is 15% below the national one. Local wages for plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters are $26.67 an hour.
Inside Mississippi, the metros we cover range from $1,550 (Hattiesburg) to $1,650 (Gulfport) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Mississippi (statewide), standard level
$1,250 to $1,900
About $1,106 to $1,603 per pan before permits. Labor is about 52% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $680 |
| Labor | $730 | $920 |
| Permits and fees | $150 | $310 |
| Total | $1,250 | $1,900 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Mississippi
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $530 | $910 | 33% |
| Labor | $590 | $830 | $1,050 | 52% |
| Permits and fees | $25 | $230 | $430 | 15% |
| Total | $760 | $1,600 | $2,400 | 100% |
Shower pan cost by metro in Mississippi
2 of the 3 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $1,600, and the top-to-bottom gap is 7%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (1 pan) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport, MS | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | +4% |
| Jackson, MS | $770 – $2,450 | $1,600 | +1% |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $730 – $2,350 | $1,550 | −3% |
Mississippi against its neighbors
Mississippi ranks 50 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for shower pan, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Massachusetts at $2,350 and the cheapest Arkansas at $1,500, both for 1 pan at the midpoint. Mississippi sits at $1,600. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 130 miles away | $840 – $2,550 | $1,700 | +7% |
| Alabama | 180 miles away | $820 – $2,500 | $1,650 | +5% |
| Arkansas | 330 miles away | $710 – $2,300 | $1,500 | −5% |
| Tennessee | 330 miles away | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | +5% |
| Georgia | 350 miles away | $840 – $2,600 | $1,700 | +9% |
Quality levels and sizes in Mississippi
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Mississippi wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 1 common sizes.
Basic
$760 to $1,400
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,250 to $1,900
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$1,750 to $2,400
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $760 – $1,400 | $1,250 – $1,900 | $1,750 – $2,400 |
Mississippi labor market for shower pan
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 2 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 0.79 for Mississippi.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 50%) the local median is $26.67 an hour, which is 13% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $19.72 and $30.31 an hour. BLS counts 3,360 of them working in the state, 28.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is about average.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 50%) the local median is $18.81 an hour, which is 30% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $17.97 and $24.12 an hour. BLS counts 60 of them working in the state, 0.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters ($30.31 an hour) would add about $60 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($19.72) would take off about $120. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 1,163,030 jobs across Mississippi (May 2025), which is 0.7% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 50% | $19.72 | $26.67 | $30.31 | $30.67 | 0.87 | state |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $17.97 | $18.81 | $24.12 | $26.77 | 0.70 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.79 | |||||
Other Mississippi jobs that often go with shower pan
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Mississippi wages and prices. Against national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−7%) and kitchen backsplash lowest (−14%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,100 – $20,400 | −12% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,850 – $12,300 | −11% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $3,950 – $13,600 | −10% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,200 – $29,300 | −7% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $250 – $1,300 | −14% |
Shower pan: what moves the price in Mississippi
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.
Permit
Plumbing permits are $30-$500, and many cities require one to replace a shower pan.
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Shower pan in Mississippi: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Mississippi?
$760 to $2,400 for 1 pan, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Mississippi can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Mississippi is cheapest for shower pan?
Hattiesburg at about $1,550 (midpoint, 1 pan). The priciest is Gulfport at $1,650.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Mississippi than the US average?
It is 15% cheaper: $1,600 against $1,850 for 1 pan at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Mississippi?
About 52% ($830). Materials are 33%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.79x the national wage level.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Mississippi?
The BLS statewide median is $26.67 an hour, against $30.67 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.72 to $30.31.
+Where does Mississippi rank for shower pan costs?
50th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $1,600 for 1 pan. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Mississippi?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $760 to $1,400 and premium work $1,750 to $2,400. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan by city in Mississippi
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.