Shower pan cost in Lincoln, NE
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $920 – $2,700
- Per pan
- $897 – $2,255
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −2%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #135
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a shower pan in Lincoln, plan on $920 to $2,700 for 1 pan, all in. Per pan, that is $897 to $2,255 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint lands close to the national one. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 94.1).
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Lincoln, NE, standard level
$1,450 to $2,200
About $1,305 to $1,848 per pan before permits. Labor is about 58% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $370 | $670 |
| Labor | $940 | $1,200 |
| Permits and fees | $160 | $330 |
| Total | $1,450 | $2,200 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Lincoln, NE
| 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 | $460 | 13% |
| Total | $920 | $1,800 | $2,700 | 100% |
What is behind the Lincoln number
Labor is 58% of the midpoint bill here, against 56% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (50%), tile and stone setters (50%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Lincoln the blended ratio comes out at 1.01.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Lincoln metro is 94.1 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 pan comes to $520, compared with $550 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (91.6) and land at $25 to $460.
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 Lincoln. The wage table below marks each row.
Specs and site conditions that change a Lincoln bid
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.
Lincoln labor market for shower pan
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 Lincoln is 1.01 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 50%) the local median is $29.17 an hour, which is 5% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $23.25 and $36.00 an hour. BLS counts 650 of them working in the area, 35.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 50% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Lincoln metro, so we used the Nebraska statewide median: $28.53 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $23.15 and $29.44 an hour.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($36.00 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $120. At the 25th percentile ($23.25) it shrinks by about $100. The total moves by 6.4% or 5.6%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 182,620 jobs in the Lincoln area. That makes it the 126th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.12% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 50% | $23.25 | $29.17 | $36.00 | $30.67 | 0.95 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $23.15 | $28.53 | $29.44 | $26.77 | 1.07 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.01 | |||||
How Lincoln compares
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 1 pan range from $1,750 to $1,950 across Lincoln and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln, NEthis page | $920 – $2,700 | $1,800 | |
| Omaha, NE55 miles | $950 – $2,750 | $1,850 | +2% |
| Sioux City, IA120 miles | $890 – $2,650 | $1,750 | −3% |
| Topeka, KS135 miles | $980 – $2,800 | $1,900 | +4% |
| Des Moines, IA170 miles | $980 – $2,800 | $1,900 | +4% |
| Kansas City, MO185 miles | $1,000 – $2,850 | $1,950 | +6% |
| Nebraska (statewide) | $930 – $2,700 | $1,800 | level |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | +3% |
Across 300 US metros, Lincoln comes in at #135 from the top. The priciest is Bellingham, WA at $2,450; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $1,500 (midpoints, 1 pan). Statewide, Lincoln is 0% above the Nebraska figure.
Other Nebraska metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE | 498,100 jobs | $950 – $2,750 | $1,850 | +2% |
Cities with a workforce like Lincoln's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Lincoln against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| York, PA | 183,590 jobs | $1,050 – $3,050 | $2,050 | +13% |
| Asheville, NC | 180,620 jobs | $850 – $2,600 | $1,750 | −4% |
| Tallahassee, FL | 186,160 jobs | $780 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −11% |
| Davenport, IA | 180,450 jobs | $980 – $2,800 | $1,900 | +4% |
What nearby projects cost in Lincoln
Because every project leans on different trades, Lincoln's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen backsplash runs −2% and kitchen cabinets −11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,400 – $21,900 | −6% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,850 – $12,500 | −11% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,100 – $13,800 | −8% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,200 – $29,300 | −7% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $300 – $1,450 | −2% |
Lincoln: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Lincoln 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
$920 to $1,650
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,450 to $2,200
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$2,000 to $2,700
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $920 – $1,650 | $1,450 – $2,200 | $2,000 – $2,700 |
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Shower pan in Lincoln: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Lincoln?
For 1 pan, expect $920 to $2,700 in the Lincoln area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,450 to $2,200. Small jobs usually cost more per pan and large ones less.
+What is the price per pan for shower pan in Lincoln?
About $897 to $2,255 per pan for materials and labor, plus $25 to $460 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $900 to $2,300.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Lincoln or Omaha?
Omaha is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $1,850, which is 2% more than Lincoln ($1,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Lincoln?
About 58% at the midpoint, or $1,050 out of $1,800. Materials are 28% and permits 13%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Lincoln?
$920 to $2,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Lincoln?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $25 to $460 for fees in the Lincoln area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Lincoln expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of Nebraska?
Lincoln is 0% above the Nebraska statewide estimate ($1,800 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in Nebraska; see the state page to compare them.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Lincoln?
The BLS median is $29.17 an hour in the Lincoln area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.25 to $36.00.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Lincoln?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $920 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 near Lincoln
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.