Shower pan cost in Bozeman, MT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $1,050 – $3,000
- Per pan
- $1,021 – $2,490
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +9%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #57
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a shower pan in the Bozeman area: $1,050 to $3,000 for 1 pan. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 9% higher than the US figure. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $39.09 an hour in the Bozeman area, 27% above the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Bozeman, MT, standard level
$1,650 to $2,400
About $1,462 to $2,050 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 | $180 | $370 |
| Total | $1,650 | $2,400 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Bozeman, 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 | $270 | $510 | 13% |
| Total | $1,050 | $2,050 | $3,000 | 100% |
Where the Bozeman price comes from
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters at 50%, tile and stone setters at 50%. Weighted together, Bozeman wages are 1.17 times the national level. Labor makes up about 61% of the midpoint estimate (56% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Bozeman 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 102.5: $30 to $510.
Specs and site conditions that change a Bozeman bid
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).
How Bozeman compares
Of the five closest metros, all are cheaper than Bozeman. Idaho Falls is the lowest at about $1,550 (midpoint, 1 pan), 145 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman, MTthis page | $1,050 – $3,000 | $2,050 | |
| Billings, MT115 miles | $1,050 – $2,950 | $2,000 | −1% |
| Idaho Falls, ID145 miles | $730 – $2,400 | $1,550 | −23% |
| Missoula, MT185 miles | $1,050 – $2,950 | $2,000 | −2% |
| Logan, UT255 miles | $860 – $2,650 | $1,750 | −14% |
| Boise, ID300 miles | $850 – $2,600 | $1,750 | −15% |
| Montana (statewide) | $1,050 – $2,950 | $2,000 | −2% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | −8% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Bozeman ranks #57 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Bozeman is 2% above the Montana figure.
Elsewhere in Montana
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billings, MT | 93,800 jobs | $1,050 – $2,950 | $2,000 | −1% |
| Missoula, MT | 67,070 jobs | $1,050 – $2,950 | $2,000 | −2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Bozeman against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor, ME | 72,270 jobs | $1,000 – $2,900 | $1,950 | −4% |
| Redding, CA | 71,550 jobs | $880 – $2,750 | $1,800 | −10% |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 72,280 jobs | $790 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −18% |
| Bismarck, ND | 71,270 jobs | $870 – $2,650 | $1,750 | −14% |
Bozeman: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Bozeman. 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 $1,850
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,650 to $2,400
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$2,200 to $3,000
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $1,050 – $1,850 | $1,650 – $2,400 | $2,200 – $3,000 |
What nearby projects cost in Bozeman
Jobs that often go together with shower pan are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Bozeman wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, bathroom remodel comes out highest (+6%) and window replacement lowest (−5%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,950 – $24,600 | +6% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,250 – $14,400 | +2% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,300 – $14,300 | −5% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,400 – $31,300 | −1% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $300 – $1,500 | level |
Who does the work: Bozeman trade wages
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 Bozeman the blend is 1.17.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 50% of the weighting: a median of $39.09 an hour, 27% above the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $30.06 and $43.02 an hour. About 350 work in the metro. That is 48.5 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 $28.48 an hour, 6% above the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $23.70 and $31.20 an hour. About 80 work in the metro. That is 11.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.3 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $65 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $150. That is a swing of roughly 7.6% to 3.3% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Bozeman has 72,210 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 256th 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% | $30.06 | $39.09 | $43.02 | $30.67 | 1.27 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $23.70 | $28.48 | $31.20 | $26.77 | 1.06 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.17 | |||||
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Shower pan in Bozeman: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Bozeman?
For 1 pan, expect $1,050 to $3,000 in the Bozeman area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,650 to $2,400. Small jobs usually cost more per pan and large ones less.
+What is the price per pan for shower pan in Bozeman?
About $1,021 to $2,490 per pan for materials and labor, plus $30 to $510 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $900 to $2,300.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Bozeman or Billings?
Billings is 115 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $2,000, which is 1% less than Bozeman ($2,050). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Bozeman?
About 61% at the midpoint, or $1,250 out of $2,050. Materials are 26% and permits 13%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Bozeman?
$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 Bozeman?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $30 to $510 for fees in the Bozeman area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Bozeman expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of Montana?
Bozeman is 2% 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 Bozeman?
The BLS median is $39.09 an hour in the Bozeman area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $30.06 to $43.02.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Bozeman?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $1,050 to $1,850 and premium work $2,200 to $3,000. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan near Bozeman
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.