Shower pan cost in Albuquerque, NM
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $860 – $2,650
- Per pan
- $830 – $2,147
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #170
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a shower pan in the Albuquerque area: $860 to $2,650 for 1 pan. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 7% lower than the US figure. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $30.72 an hour in the Albuquerque area, 0% above the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Albuquerque, NM, standard level
$1,400 to $2,100
About $1,225 to $1,752 per pan before permits. Labor is about 55% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $370 | $680 |
| Labor | $850 | $1,050 |
| Permits and fees | $160 | $340 |
| Total | $1,400 | $2,100 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Albuquerque, NM
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $530 | $910 | 30% |
| Labor | $690 | $960 | $1,250 | 55% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $250 | $480 | 15% |
| Total | $860 | $1,750 | $2,650 | 100% |
Where the Albuquerque price comes from
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 $30.72 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Albuquerque is 0.91 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 55% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Albuquerque is at 96.1 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $550 nationally becomes $530 here (midpoint, 1 pan). Permits follow the all-items index of 95.5: $30 to $480.
Albuquerque: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Albuquerque. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from one shower pan to one shower pan.
Basic
$860 to $1,550
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,400 to $2,100
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$1,900 to $2,650
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $860 – $1,550 | $1,400 – $2,100 | $1,900 – $2,650 |
Who does the work: Albuquerque trade wages
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 2 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Albuquerque the blend is 0.91.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 50% of the weighting: a median of $30.72 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.50 and $37.83 an hour. About 1,440 work in the metro. That is 35.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 50% of the weighting: a median of $22.13 an hour, 17% below the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $16.86 and $23.29 an hour. About 160 work in the metro. That is 4.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.3 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $120 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $140. That is a swing of roughly 8.1% to 7.0% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Albuquerque has 404,700 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 62nd by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 50% | $22.50 | $30.72 | $37.83 | $30.67 | 1.00 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $16.86 | $22.13 | $23.29 | $26.77 | 0.83 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.91 | |||||
How Albuquerque compares
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than Albuquerque. Las Cruces is the lowest at about $1,550 (midpoint, 1 pan), 195 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NMthis page | $860 – $2,650 | $1,750 | |
| Santa Fe, NM40 miles | $720 – $2,400 | $1,550 | −11% |
| Las Cruces, NM195 miles | $730 – $2,350 | $1,550 | −11% |
| Pueblo, CO235 miles | $940 – $2,750 | $1,850 | +6% |
| El Paso, TX255 miles | $800 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −6% |
| Amarillo, TX255 miles | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −5% |
| New Mexico (statewide) | $830 – $2,550 | $1,700 | −2% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | +7% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Albuquerque ranks #170 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Albuquerque is 3% above the New Mexico figure.
Elsewhere in New Mexico
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Cruces, NM | 80,000 jobs | $730 – $2,350 | $1,550 | −11% |
| Santa Fe, NM | 61,770 jobs | $720 – $2,400 | $1,550 | −11% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Albuquerque against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $1,100 – $3,050 | $2,100 | +20% |
| Bridgeport, CT | 404,180 jobs | $1,100 – $3,100 | $2,100 | +20% |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 409,690 jobs | $910 – $2,650 | $1,800 | +3% |
| Des Moines, IA | 404,130 jobs | $980 – $2,800 | $1,900 | +8% |
Related projects, priced for Albuquerque
Jobs that often go together with shower pan are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Albuquerque wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen cabinets comes out highest (−3%) and kitchen backsplash lowest (−9%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,450 – $22,100 | −5% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,100 – $13,600 | −3% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,250 – $14,200 | −5% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,800 – $30,300 | −4% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −9% |
Why two Albuquerque 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).
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Shower pan in Albuquerque: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Albuquerque?
For 1 pan, expect $860 to $2,650 in the Albuquerque area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,400 to $2,100. Small jobs usually cost more per pan and large ones less.
+What is the price per pan for shower pan in Albuquerque?
About $830 to $2,147 per pan for materials and labor, plus $30 to $480 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $900 to $2,300.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Albuquerque or Santa Fe?
Santa Fe is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $1,550, which is 11% less than Albuquerque ($1,750). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Albuquerque?
About 55% at the midpoint, or $960 out of $1,750. Materials are 30% and permits 15%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Albuquerque?
$860 to $2,650. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Albuquerque?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $30 to $480 for fees in the Albuquerque area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Albuquerque expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of New Mexico?
Albuquerque is 3% above the New Mexico statewide estimate ($1,700 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in New Mexico; see the state page to compare them.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Albuquerque?
The BLS median is $30.72 an hour in the Albuquerque area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.50 to $37.83.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Albuquerque?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $860 to $1,550 and premium work $1,900 to $2,650. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan near Albuquerque
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.