Shower pan cost in Reno, NV
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $1,000 – $2,950
- Per pan
- $992 – $2,441
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +6%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #76
- 1 = most expensive
Reno homeowners pay roughly $1,000 to $2,950 to install a shower pan at 1 pan, or $992 to $2,441 per pan (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Reno is 6% higher. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $37.03 an hour in the Reno area, 21% above the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Reno, NV, standard level
$1,600 to $2,350
About $1,427 to $2,006 per pan before permits. Labor is about 60% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $680 |
| Labor | $1,050 | $1,300 |
| Permits and fees | $170 | $360 |
| Total | $1,600 | $2,350 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Reno, NV
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $530 | $910 | 27% |
| Labor | $850 | $1,200 | $1,550 | 60% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $270 | $510 | 13% |
| Total | $1,000 | $2,000 | $2,950 | 100% |
Where the Reno 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, Reno wages are 1.13 times the national level. Labor makes up about 60% of the midpoint estimate (56% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Reno metro is 96.3 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 pan comes to $530, compared with $550 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (101.0) and land at $30 to $510.
Specs and site conditions that change a Reno 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).
What nearby projects cost in Reno
Because every project leans on different trades, Reno's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, bathroom remodel runs +3% and window replacement −4%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,850 – $24,100 | +3% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,250 – $14,300 | +1% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,300 – $14,400 | −4% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,200 – $31,100 | −1% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $300 – $1,500 | level |
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Reno is 1.13 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 50%) the local median is $37.03 an hour, which is 21% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $28.14 and $44.33 an hour. BLS counts 1,170 of them working in the area, 42.4 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 $28.20 an hour, which is 5% above the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $23.72 and $36.25 an hour. BLS counts 360 of them working in the area, 13.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($44.33 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $120. At the 25th percentile ($28.14) it shrinks by about $150. The total moves by 6.3% or 7.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 275,680 jobs in the Reno area. That makes it the 92nd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.18% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 50% | $28.14 | $37.03 | $44.33 | $30.67 | 1.21 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $23.72 | $28.20 | $36.25 | $26.77 | 1.05 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.13 | |||||
Reno against nearby metros and the rest of Nevada
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than Reno. Chico is the lowest at about $1,800 (midpoint, 1 pan), 115 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reno, NVthis page | $1,000 – $2,950 | $2,000 | |
| Chico, CA115 miles | $870 – $2,750 | $1,800 | −9% |
| Sacramento, CA125 miles | $950 – $2,900 | $1,950 | −3% |
| Redding, CA135 miles | $880 – $2,750 | $1,800 | −9% |
| Stockton, CA185 miles | $960 – $2,900 | $1,950 | −3% |
| Vallejo, CA185 miles | $1,000 – $3,000 | $2,000 | +1% |
| Nevada (statewide) | $950 – $2,800 | $1,900 | −5% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | −6% |
Across 300 US metros, Reno comes in at #76 from the top. The priciest is Bellingham, WA at $2,450; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $1,500 (midpoints, 1 pan). Statewide, Reno is 6% above the Nevada figure.
Other Nevada metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas, NV | 1,136,960 jobs | $950 – $2,800 | $1,900 | −5% |
Cities with a workforce like Reno's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Reno against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven, CT | 281,410 jobs | $1,050 – $3,050 | $2,050 | +3% |
| Fayetteville, AR | 275,180 jobs | $740 – $2,350 | $1,550 | −22% |
| Lexington, KY | 286,910 jobs | $860 – $2,600 | $1,750 | −13% |
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $770 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −19% |
Reno: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Reno 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
$1,000 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 | $1,000 – $1,800 | $1,600 – $2,350 | $2,200 – $2,950 |
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Shower pan in Reno: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Reno?
For 1 pan, expect $1,000 to $2,950 in the Reno area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,600 to $2,350. Small jobs usually cost more per pan and large ones less.
+What is the price per pan for shower pan in Reno?
About $992 to $2,441 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 Reno or Chico?
Chico is 115 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $1,800, which is 9% less than Reno ($2,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Reno?
About 60% at the midpoint, or $1,200 out of $2,000. Materials are 27% and permits 13%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Reno?
$1,000 to $2,950. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Reno?
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 Reno area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Reno expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of Nevada?
Reno is 6% above the Nevada statewide estimate ($1,900 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in Nevada; see the state page to compare them.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Reno?
The BLS median is $37.03 an hour in the Reno area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.14 to $44.33.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Reno?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $1,000 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 Reno
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.