Shower pan cost in Billings, MT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $1,050 – $2,950
- Per pan
- $1,019 – $2,488
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +7%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #67
- 1 = most expensive
A shower pan in Billings, MT usually costs $1,050 to $2,950 for 1 pan. That works out to about $1,019 to $2,488 per pan before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $140 more. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $39.27 an hour in the Billings area, 28% above the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Billings, MT, standard level
$1,600 to $2,400
About $1,460 to $2,047 per pan before permits. Labor is about 61% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $370 | $680 |
| Labor | $1,100 | $1,350 |
| Permits and fees | $160 | $340 |
| Total | $1,600 | $2,400 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Billings, MT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $530 | $910 | 26% |
| Labor | $880 | $1,250 | $1,600 | 61% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $250 | $470 | 12% |
| Total | $1,050 | $2,000 | $2,950 | 100% |
Where the Billings price comes from
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 $39.27 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Billings is 1.17 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 61% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Billings is at 96.0 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $550 nationally becomes $530 here (midpoint, 1 pan). Permits follow the all-items index of 93.5: $30 to $470.
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 Billings. The wage table below marks each row.
Why two Billings 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.
Planning more than one job in Billings?
Jobs that often go together with shower pan are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Billings wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, bathroom remodel comes out highest (+5%) and window replacement lowest (−5%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,900 – $24,400 | +5% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,150 – $14,000 | −1% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,250 – $14,300 | −5% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,200 – $31,000 | −2% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $300 – $1,500 | level |
What local crews earn in Billings
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 2 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Billings the blend is 1.17.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 50% of the weighting: a median of $39.27 an hour, 28% above the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $31.39 and $45.37 an hour. About 360 work in the metro. That is 38.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 50% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Billings metro, so we used the Montana statewide median: $28.21 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $23.23 and $29.82 an hour.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $100 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $130. That is a swing of roughly 6.7% to 5.2% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Billings has 93,800 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 213th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 50% | $31.39 | $39.27 | $45.37 | $30.67 | 1.28 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $23.23 | $28.21 | $29.82 | $26.77 | 1.05 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.17 | |||||
Billings: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Billings. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from one shower pan to one shower pan.
Basic
$1,050 to $1,800
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,600 to $2,400
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 – $2,400 | $2,200 – $2,950 |
Billings against nearby metros and the rest of Montana
Same job, same size (1 pan), priced for the nearest metros. Bozeman is the priciest of the group at $2,050. Idaho Falls is the cheapest at $1,550.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billings, MTthis page | $1,050 – $2,950 | $2,000 | |
| Bozeman, MT115 miles | $1,050 – $3,000 | $2,050 | +1% |
| Idaho Falls, ID225 miles | $730 – $2,400 | $1,550 | −22% |
| Missoula, MT275 miles | $1,050 – $2,950 | $2,000 | level |
| Logan, UT300 miles | $860 – $2,650 | $1,750 | −13% |
| Rapid City, SD305 miles | $840 – $2,550 | $1,700 | −15% |
| Montana (statewide) | $1,050 – $2,950 | $2,000 | −1% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | −7% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Billings ranks #67 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Billings is 1% above the Montana figure.
Elsewhere in Montana
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman, MT | 72,210 jobs | $1,050 – $3,000 | $2,050 | +1% |
| Missoula, MT | 67,070 jobs | $1,050 – $2,950 | $2,000 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Billings against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable, MA | 94,110 jobs | $1,150 – $3,200 | $2,200 | +9% |
| Iowa City, IA | 93,760 jobs | $890 – $2,650 | $1,800 | −11% |
| Macon, GA | 95,030 jobs | $780 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −19% |
| Oshkosh, WI | 93,750 jobs | $1,100 – $3,050 | $2,050 | +3% |
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Shower pan in Billings: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Billings?
For 1 pan, expect $1,050 to $2,950 in the Billings area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,600 to $2,400. Small jobs usually cost more per pan and large ones less.
+What is the price per pan for shower pan in Billings?
About $1,019 to $2,488 per pan for materials and labor, plus $30 to $470 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $900 to $2,300.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Billings or Bozeman?
Bozeman is 115 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $2,050, which is 1% more than Billings ($2,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Billings?
About 61% at the midpoint, or $1,250 out of $2,000. Materials are 26% and permits 12%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Billings?
$1,050 to $2,950. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Billings?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $30 to $470 for fees in the Billings area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Billings expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of Montana?
Billings is 1% above the Montana statewide estimate ($2,000 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Montana; see the state page to compare them.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Billings?
The BLS median is $39.27 an hour in the Billings area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $31.39 to $45.37.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Billings?
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 near Billings
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.