Shower pan cost in Atlantic City, NJ
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $980 – $2,900
- Per pan
- $947 – $2,384
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +3%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #98
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a shower pan in Atlantic City, plan on $980 to $2,900 for 1 pan, all in. Per pan, that is $947 to $2,384 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 3% higher than the national one. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $30.87 an hour in the Atlantic City area, 1% above the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Atlantic City, NJ, standard level
$1,550 to $2,300
About $1,378 to $1,953 per pan before permits. Labor is about 58% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $710 |
| Labor | $990 | $1,250 |
| Permits and fees | $170 | $350 |
| Total | $1,550 | $2,300 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Atlantic City, NJ
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $150 | $550 | $950 | 28% |
| Labor | $800 | $1,100 | $1,450 | 58% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $260 | $490 | 14% |
| Total | $980 | $1,950 | $2,900 | 100% |
Where the Atlantic City price comes from
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 Atlantic City the blended ratio comes out at 1.06.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Atlantic City metro is 99.8 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 pan comes to $550, compared with $550 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (98.9) and land at $30 to $490.
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 Atlantic City. The wage table below marks each row.
Pick a size, pick a tier: shower pan pricing in Atlantic City
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Atlantic City 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
$980 to $1,750
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,550 to $2,300
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$2,100 to $2,900
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $980 – $1,750 | $1,550 – $2,300 | $2,100 – $2,900 |
Shower pan: what moves the price in Atlantic City
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.
Atlantic City against nearby metros and the rest of New Jersey
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 $1,800 to $2,100 across Atlantic City and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City, NJthis page | $980 – $2,900 | $1,950 | |
| Vineland, NJ20 miles | $1,050 – $3,000 | $2,050 | +5% |
| Dover, DE45 miles | $890 – $2,700 | $1,800 | −7% |
| Philadelphia, PA50 miles | $1,100 – $3,100 | $2,100 | +8% |
| Trenton, NJ70 miles | $1,050 – $3,050 | $2,050 | +6% |
| Lancaster, PA95 miles | $990 – $2,900 | $1,950 | +1% |
| New Jersey (statewide) | $1,050 – $3,150 | $2,100 | +9% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | −3% |
Across 300 US metros, Atlantic City comes in at #98 from the top. The priciest is Bellingham, WA at $2,450; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $1,500 (midpoints, 1 pan). Statewide, Atlantic City is 9% below the New Jersey figure.
Other New Jersey metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton, NJ | 240,190 jobs | $1,050 – $3,050 | $2,050 | +6% |
| Vineland, NJ | 62,300 jobs | $1,050 – $3,000 | $2,050 | +5% |
Cities with a workforce like Atlantic City's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Atlantic City against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Collins, CO | 169,430 jobs | $920 – $2,750 | $1,850 | −5% |
| Lubbock, TX | 166,780 jobs | $770 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −17% |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | 170,820 jobs | $800 – $2,550 | $1,650 | −13% |
| Peoria, IL | 166,020 jobs | $1,100 – $3,050 | $2,100 | +8% |
Atlantic City 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 Atlantic City is 1.06 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 50%) the local median is $30.87 an hour, which is in line with the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $27.08 and $37.58 an hour. BLS counts 530 of them working in the area, 31.4 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 Atlantic City metro, so we used the New Jersey statewide median: $29.99 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $22.31 and $46.73 an hour.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($37.58 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $110. At the 25th percentile ($27.08) it shrinks by about $65. The total moves by 6.0% or 3.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 168,700 jobs in the Atlantic City-Hammonton area. That makes it the 139th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.11% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 50% | $27.08 | $30.87 | $37.58 | $30.67 | 1.01 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $22.31 | $29.99 | $46.73 | $26.77 | 1.12 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.06 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Atlantic City
Because every project leans on different trades, Atlantic City's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen backsplash runs +4% and kitchen cabinets level.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,850 – $24,100 | +4% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,250 – $14,000 | level |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,700 – $15,400 | +3% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,700 – $31,800 | +1% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $320 – $1,550 | +4% |
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Shower pan in Atlantic City: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Atlantic City?
For 1 pan, expect $980 to $2,900 in the Atlantic City area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,550 to $2,300. Small jobs usually cost more per pan and large ones less.
+What is the price per pan for shower pan in Atlantic City?
About $947 to $2,384 per pan for materials and labor, plus $30 to $490 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $900 to $2,300.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Atlantic City or Vineland?
Vineland is 20 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $2,050, which is 5% more than Atlantic City ($1,950). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Atlantic City?
About 58% at the midpoint, or $1,100 out of $1,950. Materials are 28% and permits 14%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Atlantic City?
$980 to $2,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Atlantic City?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $30 to $490 for fees in the Atlantic City area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Atlantic City expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of New Jersey?
Atlantic City is 9% below the New Jersey statewide estimate ($2,100 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in New Jersey; see the state page to compare them.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Atlantic City?
The BLS median is $30.87 an hour in the Atlantic City area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $27.08 to $37.58.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Atlantic City?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $980 to $1,750 and premium work $2,100 to $2,900. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan near Atlantic City
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.