Shower pan cost in Missouri
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (1 pan)
- $970 – $2,800
- Per pan
- $945 – $2,356
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +1%
- US $1,850
- Metros covered
- 6
What does it cost to install a shower pan in Missouri? Plan on $970 to $2,800 for 1 pan. Wages (1.07x the US blend), materials (price index 96.3) and permit costs (90.8) put the state above the national midpoint by 1%.
Inside Missouri, the metros we cover range from $1,650 (Springfield) to $2,050 (St. Louis) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Missouri (statewide), standard level
$1,500 to $2,250
About $1,368 to $1,933 per pan before permits. Labor is about 59% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $680 |
| Labor | $990 | $1,250 |
| Permits and fees | $160 | $330 |
| Total | $1,500 | $2,250 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Missouri
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $530 | $910 | 28% |
| Labor | $800 | $1,100 | $1,450 | 59% |
| Permits and fees | $25 | $240 | $450 | 13% |
| Total | $970 | $1,900 | $2,800 | 100% |
Quality levels and sizes in Missouri
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Missouri wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 1 common sizes.
Basic
$970 to $1,700
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,500 to $2,250
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$2,100 to $2,800
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $970 – $1,700 | $1,500 – $2,250 | $2,100 – $2,800 |
Wages behind the Missouri number
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 1.07 for Missouri.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 50%) the local median is $32.11 an hour, which is 5% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $24.35 and $48.19 an hour. BLS counts 8,310 of them working in the state, 28.3 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 $29.13 an hour, which is 9% above the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $20.86 and $35.61 an hour. BLS counts 470 of them working in the state, 1.6 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 ($48.19 an hour) would add about $280 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($24.35) would take off about $130. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 2,936,050 jobs across Missouri (May 2025), which is 1.9% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 50% | $24.35 | $32.11 | $48.19 | $30.67 | 1.05 | state |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $20.86 | $29.13 | $35.61 | $26.77 | 1.09 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.07 | |||||
Shower pan: what moves the price in Missouri
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.
Missouri metro-by-metro prices
2 of the 6 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $1,900, and the top-to-bottom gap is 23%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO | $1,050 – $3,000 | $2,050 | +8% |
| Kansas City, MO | $1,000 – $2,850 | $1,950 | +2% |
| Joplin, MO | $950 – $2,750 | $1,850 | −2% |
| Columbia, MO | $920 – $2,700 | $1,800 | −5% |
| Jefferson City, MO | $870 – $2,600 | $1,750 | −9% |
| Springfield, MO | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −12% |
How Missouri compares with nearby states
Missouri ranks 19 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. Missouri sits at $1,900. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
If you are planning more than one job in Missouri
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Missouri wages and prices. Against national midpoints, bathroom remodel comes out highest (+1%) and window replacement lowest (−4%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,750 – $23,600 | +1% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,150 – $13,800 | −2% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,300 – $14,400 | −4% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,100 – $30,700 | −2% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $310 – $1,500 | +1% |
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Shower pan in Missouri: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Missouri?
$970 to $2,800 for 1 pan, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Missouri can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Missouri is cheapest for shower pan?
Springfield at about $1,650 (midpoint, 1 pan). The priciest is St. Louis at $2,050.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Missouri than the US average?
It is 1% more expensive: $1,900 against $1,850 for 1 pan at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Missouri?
About 59% ($1,100). Materials are 28%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.07x the national wage level.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Missouri?
The BLS statewide median is $32.11 an hour, against $30.67 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.35 to $48.19.
+Where does Missouri rank for shower pan costs?
19th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $1,900 for 1 pan. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Missouri?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $970 to $1,700 and premium work $2,100 to $2,800. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan by city in Missouri
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.