Shower pan cost in Manchester, NH
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $910 – $2,800
- Per pan
- $880 – $2,249
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −1%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #126
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a shower pan in Manchester, plan on $910 to $2,800 for 1 pan, all in. Per pan, that is $880 to $2,249 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint lands close to the national one. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $32.54 an hour in the Manchester area, 6% above the US median of $30.67.
Estimate your shower pan cost
Pick a size, a quality level and where you live. Prices update as you type.
Estimated cost for 1 pan in Manchester, NH, standard level
$1,450 to $2,200
About $1,291 to $1,838 per pan before permits. Labor is about 56% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $690 |
| Labor | $910 | $1,150 |
| Permits and fees | $180 | $380 |
| Total | $1,450 | $2,200 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Manchester, NH
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $150 | $540 | $930 | 29% |
| Labor | $730 | $1,050 | $1,300 | 56% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $280 | $530 | 15% |
| Total | $910 | $1,850 | $2,800 | 100% |
Why Manchester prices look the way they do
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 $32.54 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Manchester is 0.98 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 56% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Manchester metro is 97.7 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 pan comes to $540, compared with $550 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (105.7) and land at $30 to $530.
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 Manchester. The wage table below marks each row.
What nearby projects cost in Manchester
Because every project leans on different trades, Manchester's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen cabinets runs level and kitchen backsplash −5%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,650 – $23,100 | −1% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,250 – $14,100 | level |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,500 – $14,800 | −1% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,300 – $31,100 | −1% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,400 | −5% |
Is Manchester cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (1 pan), priced for the nearest metros. Boston is the priciest of the group at $2,400.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester, NHthis page | $910 – $2,800 | $1,850 | |
| Worcester, MA45 miles | $1,050 – $3,000 | $2,050 | +10% |
| Boston, MA45 miles | $1,300 – $3,500 | $2,400 | +30% |
| Amherst, MA60 miles | $1,200 – $3,250 | $2,200 | +20% |
| Springfield, MA70 miles | $1,150 – $3,200 | $2,200 | +18% |
| Portland, ME85 miles | $1,050 – $2,950 | $2,000 | +9% |
| New Hampshire (statewide) | $910 – $2,750 | $1,850 | level |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | +1% |
Across 300 US metros, Manchester comes in at #126 from the top. The priciest is Bellingham, WA at $2,450; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $1,500 (midpoints, 1 pan). Statewide, Manchester is 0% above the New Hampshire figure.
Manchester is the only New Hampshire metro we cover, so the statewide page is the only in-state comparison. It uses statewide wages, which include rural areas.
Cities with a workforce like Manchester's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Manchester against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria, CA | 200,760 jobs | $940 – $2,900 | $1,900 | +4% |
| Savannah, GA | 198,360 jobs | $850 – $2,600 | $1,750 | −6% |
| Springfield, MA | 201,240 jobs | $1,150 – $3,200 | $2,200 | +18% |
| Modesto, CA | 195,230 jobs | $900 – $2,800 | $1,850 | +1% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: shower pan pricing in Manchester
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Manchester 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
$910 to $1,650
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,450 to $2,200
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$2,050 to $2,800
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $910 – $1,650 | $1,450 – $2,200 | $2,050 – $2,800 |
Manchester 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 Manchester is 0.98 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 50%) the local median is $32.54 an hour, which is 6% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $24.16 and $36.93 an hour. BLS counts 660 of them working in the area, 33.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is about average.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 50% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Manchester metro, so we used the New Hampshire statewide median: $23.99 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $22.93 and $28.65 an hour.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($36.93 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $75. At the 25th percentile ($24.16) it shrinks by about $140. The total moves by 4.1% or 7.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 199,560 jobs in the Manchester-Nashua area. That makes it the 115th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.13% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 50% | $24.16 | $32.54 | $36.93 | $30.67 | 1.06 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $22.93 | $23.99 | $28.65 | $26.77 | 0.90 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.98 | |||||
Why two Manchester quotes can differ
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).
Get 3 local quotes
Tell us about the job and we will try to connect you with up to three local contractors for written quotes. It is free and you are under no obligation to hire. Your estimate of $1,450 to $2,200 for Manchester, NH is attached.
Detailed shower pan report for Manchester, NH, $9
The report lays out the shower pan numbers for Manchester, NH line by line, with the local wage and price inputs, permit and timing notes, a quote comparison sheet and the full method. Save your estimate above, preview page 1 free, and unlock the full report for $9 one-time, or get every report with CostLocal Pro.
Shower pan in Manchester: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Manchester?
For 1 pan, expect $910 to $2,800 in the Manchester 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 Manchester?
About $880 to $2,249 per pan for materials and labor, plus $30 to $530 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $900 to $2,300.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Manchester or Worcester?
Worcester is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $2,050, which is 10% more than Manchester ($1,850). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Manchester?
About 56% at the midpoint, or $1,050 out of $1,850. Materials are 29% and permits 15%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Manchester?
$910 to $2,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Manchester?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $30 to $530 for fees in the Manchester area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Manchester expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of New Hampshire?
Manchester is 0% above the New Hampshire statewide estimate ($1,850 at the midpoint).
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Manchester?
The BLS median is $32.54 an hour in the Manchester area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.16 to $36.93.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Manchester?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $910 to $1,650 and premium work $2,050 to $2,800. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan near Manchester
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.