Shower pan cost in Montana
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (1 pan)
- $1,050 – $2,950
- Per pan
- $1,009 – $2,469
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +7%
- US $1,850
- Metros covered
- 3
Across Montana, a shower pan costs about $1,050 to $2,950 for 1 pan. Statewide, that midpoint is 7% above the US figure of $1,850. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median $38.44 an hour in Montana (US: $30.67).
Inside Montana, the metros we cover range from $2,000 (Missoula) to $2,050 (Bozeman) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Montana (statewide), standard level
$1,600 to $2,350
About $1,447 to $2,031 per pan before permits. Labor is about 61% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $370 | $680 |
| Labor | $1,050 | $1,350 |
| Permits and fees | $160 | $340 |
| Total | $1,600 | $2,350 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Montana
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $530 | $910 | 27% |
| Labor | $870 | $1,200 | $1,550 | 61% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $250 | $470 | 13% |
| Total | $1,050 | $2,000 | $2,950 | 100% |
Basic, standard or premium: Montana prices
Bands overlap on purpose, since a good standard job can cost as much as a light premium one. Below are the three bands for the default size, then a grid from one shower pan to one shower pan.
Basic
$1,050 to $1,800
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,600 to $2,350
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$2,200 to $2,950
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $1,050 – $1,800 | $1,600 – $2,350 | $2,200 – $2,950 |
Which Montana city is cheapest for shower pan?
2 of the 3 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $2,000, and the top-to-bottom gap is 2%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman, MT | $1,050 – $3,000 | $2,050 | +2% |
| Billings, MT | $1,050 – $2,950 | $2,000 | +1% |
| Missoula, MT | $1,050 – $2,950 | $2,000 | level |
Why two Montana quotes can differ
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.
If you are planning more than one job in Montana
Each project weights the trades differently, so Montana's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, bathroom remodel is +4% and window replacement −5%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,900 – $24,200 | +4% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,150 – $13,900 | −1% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,250 – $14,200 | −5% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,200 – $30,900 | −2% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $300 – $1,500 | level |
Montana labor market for shower pan
Montana's labor line is priced from 2 trades, each compared with its US median wage. After weighting by each trade's share of the work, the state comes out at 1.15 times the national level.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 50% of the weighting: a median of $38.44 an hour, 25% above the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $29.32 and $45.37 an hour. About 1,860 work in the state. That is 36.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 50% of the weighting: a median of $28.21 an hour, 5% above the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $23.23 and $29.82 an hour. About 240 work in the state. That is 4.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.3 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters ($45.37 an hour) would add about $120 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($29.32) would take off about $160. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 511,580 jobs across Montana (May 2025), which is 0.3% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 50% | $29.32 | $38.44 | $45.37 | $30.67 | 1.25 | state |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $23.23 | $28.21 | $29.82 | $26.77 | 1.05 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.15 | |||||
How Montana compares with nearby states
Montana ranks 15 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. Montana sits at $2,000. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho | 270 miles away | $800 – $2,550 | $1,650 | −16% |
| Utah | 400 miles away | $870 – $2,650 | $1,750 | −11% |
| Wyoming | 460 miles away | $910 – $2,700 | $1,800 | −9% |
| Washington | 500 miles away | $1,200 – $3,350 | $2,250 | +14% |
| Colorado | 550 miles away | $940 – $2,800 | $1,900 | −6% |
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Shower pan in Montana: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Montana?
$1,050 to $2,950 for 1 pan, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Montana can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Montana is cheapest for shower pan?
Missoula at about $2,000 (midpoint, 1 pan). The priciest is Bozeman at $2,050.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Montana than the US average?
It is 7% more expensive: $2,000 against $1,850 for 1 pan at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Montana?
About 61% ($1,200). Materials are 27%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.15x the national wage level.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Montana?
The BLS statewide median is $38.44 an hour, against $30.67 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $29.32 to $45.37.
+Where does Montana rank for shower pan costs?
15th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $2,000 for 1 pan. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Montana?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $1,050 to $1,800 and premium work $2,200 to $2,950. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan by city in Montana
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.