Shower pan cost in St. Louis, MO
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $1,050 – $3,000
- Per pan
- $1,031 – $2,536
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +9%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #52
- 1 = most expensive
St. Louis homeowners pay roughly $1,050 to $3,000 to install a shower pan at 1 pan, or $1,031 to $2,536 per pan (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, St. Louis is 9% higher. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $37.02 an hour in the St. Louis area, 21% above the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in St. Louis, MO, standard level
$1,650 to $2,450
About $1,483 to $2,085 per pan before permits. Labor is about 61% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $710 |
| Labor | $1,100 | $1,350 |
| Permits and fees | $160 | $340 |
| Total | $1,650 | $2,450 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in St. Louis, MO
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $150 | $550 | $950 | 27% |
| Labor | $880 | $1,250 | $1,600 | 61% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $250 | $480 | 12% |
| Total | $1,050 | $2,050 | $3,000 | 100% |
Why St. Louis prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters, who do 50% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $37.02 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for St. Louis is 1.18 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 61% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the St. Louis metro is 100.0 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 pan comes to $550, compared with $550 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (95.1) and land at $30 to $480.
Why two St. Louis quotes can differ
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.
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).
Pick a size, pick a tier: shower pan pricing in St. Louis
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for St. Louis 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
$1,050 to $1,850
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,650 to $2,450
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$2,250 to $3,000
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $1,050 – $1,850 | $1,650 – $2,450 | $2,250 – $3,000 |
What nearby projects cost in St. Louis
Because every project leans on different trades, St. Louis's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, bathroom remodel runs +9% and window replacement +3%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,100 – $25,300 | +9% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,450 – $15,300 | +8% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,700 – $15,400 | +3% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $19,100 – $32,500 | +3% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $320 – $1,600 | +6% |
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 St. Louis is 1.18 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 50%) the local median is $37.02 an hour, which is 21% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $27.61 and $49.92 an hour. BLS counts 4,060 of them working in the area, 30.3 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 $30.60 an hour, which is 14% above the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $21.48 and $37.48 an hour. BLS counts 280 of them working in the area, 2.1 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 ($49.92 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $220. At the 25th percentile ($27.61) it shrinks by about $160. The total moves by 10.8% or 7.9%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 1,341,320 jobs in the St. Louis area. That makes it the 23rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.86% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 50% | $27.61 | $37.02 | $49.92 | $30.67 | 1.21 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $21.48 | $30.60 | $37.48 | $26.77 | 1.14 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.18 | |||||
Is St. Louis cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (1 pan), priced for the nearest metros. Springfield is the priciest of the group at $2,150. Jefferson City is the cheapest at $1,750.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MOthis page | $1,050 – $3,000 | $2,050 | |
| Springfield, IL85 miles | $1,200 – $3,150 | $2,150 | +7% |
| Jefferson City, MO95 miles | $870 – $2,600 | $1,750 | −15% |
| Columbia, MO120 miles | $920 – $2,700 | $1,800 | −11% |
| Bloomington, IL145 miles | $1,100 – $3,000 | $2,050 | level |
| Peoria, IL150 miles | $1,100 – $3,050 | $2,100 | +3% |
| Missouri (statewide) | $970 – $2,800 | $1,900 | −7% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | −8% |
Across 300 US metros, St. Louis comes in at #52 from the top. The priciest is Bellingham, WA at $2,450; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $1,500 (midpoints, 1 pan). Statewide, St. Louis is 8% above the Missouri figure.
Other Missouri metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO | 1,096,110 jobs | $1,000 – $2,850 | $1,950 | −5% |
| Springfield, MO | 223,030 jobs | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −19% |
| Columbia, MO | 107,680 jobs | $920 – $2,700 | $1,800 | −11% |
| Joplin, MO | 87,190 jobs | $950 – $2,750 | $1,850 | −9% |
| Jefferson City, MO | 80,220 jobs | $870 – $2,600 | $1,750 | −15% |
Cities with a workforce like St. Louis's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is St. Louis against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore, MD | 1,356,680 jobs | $860 – $2,700 | $1,800 | −12% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $860 – $2,600 | $1,750 | −15% |
| Charlotte, NC | 1,358,370 jobs | $820 – $2,550 | $1,700 | −17% |
| Portland, OR | 1,208,410 jobs | $1,200 – $3,350 | $2,250 | +12% |
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Shower pan in St. Louis: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in St. Louis?
For 1 pan, expect $1,050 to $3,000 in the St. Louis area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,650 to $2,450. Small jobs usually cost more per pan and large ones less.
+What is the price per pan for shower pan in St. Louis?
About $1,031 to $2,536 per pan for materials and labor, plus $30 to $480 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $900 to $2,300.
+Is shower pan cheaper in St. Louis or Springfield?
Springfield is 85 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $2,150, which is 7% more than St. Louis ($2,050). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in St. Louis?
About 61% at the midpoint, or $1,250 out of $2,050. Materials are 27% and permits 12%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in St. Louis?
$1,050 to $3,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in St. Louis?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $30 to $480 for fees in the St. Louis area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is St. Louis expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of Missouri?
St. Louis is 8% above the Missouri statewide estimate ($1,900 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Missouri; see the state page to compare them.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in St. Louis?
The BLS median is $37.02 an hour in the St. Louis area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $27.61 to $49.92.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in St. Louis?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $1,050 to $1,850 and premium work $2,250 to $3,000. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan near St. Louis
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.