Shower pan cost in New Jersey
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (1 pan)
- $1,050 – $3,150
- Per pan
- $1,041 – $2,601
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +13%
- US $1,850
- Metros covered
- 3
New Jersey prices for shower pan: $1,050 to $3,150 for 1 pan, or $1,041 to $2,601 per pan without the permit. The state midpoint is 13% above the national one. Local wages for plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters are $37.61 an hour.
Inside New Jersey, the metros we cover range from $1,950 (Atlantic City) to $2,050 (Trenton) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in New Jersey (statewide), standard level
$1,700 to $2,500
About $1,509 to $2,133 per pan before permits. Labor is about 58% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $420 | $760 |
| Labor | $1,100 | $1,350 |
| Permits and fees | $190 | $390 |
| Total | $1,700 | $2,500 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in New Jersey
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $160 | $590 | $1,000 | 28% |
| Labor | $880 | $1,250 | $1,600 | 58% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $290 | $540 | 14% |
| Total | $1,050 | $2,100 | $3,150 | 100% |
Quality levels and sizes in New Jersey
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide New Jersey wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 1 common sizes.
Basic
$1,050 to $1,900
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,700 to $2,500
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$2,300 to $3,150
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $1,050 – $1,900 | $1,700 – $2,500 | $2,300 – $3,150 |
Shower pan: what moves the price in New Jersey
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.
Shower pan cost by metro in New Jersey
0 of the 3 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $2,100, and the top-to-bottom gap is 6%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton, NJ | $1,050 – $3,050 | $2,050 | −3% |
| Vineland, NJ | $1,050 – $3,000 | $2,050 | −4% |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $980 – $2,900 | $1,950 | −9% |
What plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters and the other trades earn in New Jersey
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 1.17 for New Jersey.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 50%) the local median is $37.61 an hour, which is 23% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $29.72 and $51.36 an hour. BLS counts 8,750 of them working in the state, 20.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is thinner than average.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 50%) the local median is $29.99 an hour, which is 12% above the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $22.31 and $46.73 an hour. BLS counts 460 of them working in the state, 1.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters ($51.36 an hour) would add about $240 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($29.72) would take off about $140. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 4,285,720 jobs across New Jersey (May 2025), which is 2.8% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 50% | $29.72 | $37.61 | $51.36 | $30.67 | 1.23 | state |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $22.31 | $29.99 | $46.73 | $26.77 | 1.12 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.17 | |||||
Other New Jersey jobs that often go with shower pan
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide New Jersey wages and prices. Against national midpoints, bathroom remodel comes out highest (+12%) and kitchen cabinets lowest (+8%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,300 – $26,200 | +12% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,600 – $15,200 | +8% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,950 – $16,400 | +9% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $20,100 – $34,200 | +9% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $330 – $1,650 | +9% |
New Jersey versus the states around it
New Jersey ranks 9 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. New Jersey sits at $2,100. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | 60 miles away | $930 – $2,750 | $1,850 | −12% |
| New York | 100 miles away | $1,050 – $3,100 | $2,100 | −1% |
| Pennsylvania | 100 miles away | $1,050 – $3,000 | $2,050 | −4% |
| Maryland | 110 miles away | $880 – $2,750 | $1,800 | −14% |
| Connecticut | 150 miles away | $1,050 – $3,050 | $2,050 | −3% |
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Shower pan in New Jersey: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in New Jersey?
$1,050 to $3,150 for 1 pan, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside New Jersey can sit above or below that.
+Which city in New Jersey is cheapest for shower pan?
Atlantic City at about $1,950 (midpoint, 1 pan). The priciest is Trenton at $2,050.
+Is shower pan cheaper in New Jersey than the US average?
It is 13% more expensive: $2,100 against $1,850 for 1 pan at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in New Jersey?
About 58% ($1,250). Materials are 28%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.17x the national wage level.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in New Jersey?
The BLS statewide median is $37.61 an hour, against $30.67 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $29.72 to $51.36.
+Where does New Jersey rank for shower pan costs?
9th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $2,100 for 1 pan. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in New Jersey?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $1,050 to $1,900 and premium work $2,300 to $3,150. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan by city in New Jersey
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.