Shower pan cost in Nebraska
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (1 pan)
- $930 – $2,700
- Per pan
- $899 – $2,258
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −3%
- US $1,850
- Metros covered
- 2
Across Nebraska, a shower pan costs about $930 to $2,700 for 1 pan. Statewide, that midpoint is 3% below the US figure of $1,850. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median $29.31 an hour in Nebraska (US: $30.67).
Inside Nebraska, the metros we cover range from $1,800 (Lincoln) to $1,850 (Omaha) at the midpoint.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Nebraska (statewide), standard level
$1,450 to $2,150
About $1,307 to $1,851 per pan before permits. Labor is about 58% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $370 | $670 |
| Labor | $940 | $1,200 |
| Permits and fees | $150 | $320 |
| Total | $1,450 | $2,150 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Nebraska
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $520 | $890 | 28% |
| Labor | $760 | $1,050 | $1,350 | 58% |
| Permits and fees | $25 | $240 | $450 | 13% |
| Total | $930 | $1,800 | $2,700 | 100% |
Shower pan: what moves the price in Nebraska
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.
Quality levels and sizes in Nebraska
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Nebraska wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 1 common sizes.
Basic
$930 to $1,650
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,450 to $2,150
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$2,000 to $2,700
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $930 – $1,650 | $1,450 – $2,150 | $2,000 – $2,700 |
If you are planning more than one job in Nebraska
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Nebraska wages and prices. Against national midpoints, kitchen backsplash comes out highest (−2%) and kitchen cabinets lowest (−10%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,450 – $22,000 | −6% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,850 – $12,500 | −10% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,150 – $13,900 | −8% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,200 – $29,300 | −7% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $300 – $1,450 | −2% |
Nebraska against its neighbors
Nebraska ranks 26 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. Nebraska sits at $1,800. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 190 miles away | $910 – $2,650 | $1,800 | −2% |
| South Dakota | 220 miles away | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −9% |
| Kansas | 220 miles away | $920 – $2,700 | $1,800 | level |
| Missouri | 270 miles away | $970 – $2,800 | $1,900 | +4% |
| Minnesota | 320 miles away | $1,200 – $3,300 | $2,250 | +24% |
What plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters and the other trades earn in Nebraska
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 1.01 for Nebraska.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 50%) the local median is $29.31 an hour, which is 4% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $23.21 and $39.38 an hour. BLS counts 4,110 of them working in the state, 40.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 50%) the local median is $28.53 an hour, which is 7% above the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $23.15 and $29.44 an hour.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters ($39.38 an hour) would add about $170 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($23.21) would take off about $100. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 1,024,370 jobs across Nebraska (May 2025), which is 0.7% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 50% | $23.21 | $29.31 | $39.38 | $30.67 | 0.96 | state |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $23.15 | $28.53 | $29.44 | $26.77 | 1.07 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.01 | |||||
Which Nebraska city is cheapest for shower pan?
1 of the 2 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $1,800, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE | $950 – $2,750 | $1,850 | +2% |
| Lincoln, NE | $920 – $2,700 | $1,800 | level |
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Shower pan in Nebraska: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Nebraska?
$930 to $2,700 for 1 pan, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Nebraska can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Nebraska is cheapest for shower pan?
Lincoln at about $1,800 (midpoint, 1 pan). The priciest is Omaha at $1,850.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Nebraska than the US average?
It is 3% cheaper: $1,800 against $1,850 for 1 pan at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Nebraska?
About 58% ($1,050). Materials are 28%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.01x the national wage level.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Nebraska?
The BLS statewide median is $29.31 an hour, against $30.67 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.21 to $39.38.
+Where does Nebraska rank for shower pan costs?
26th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $1,800 for 1 pan. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Nebraska?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $930 to $1,650 and premium work $2,000 to $2,700. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan by city in Nebraska
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.