Shower pan cost in Santa Fe, NM
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $720 – $2,400
- Per pan
- $688 – $1,892
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −17%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #295
- 1 = most expensive
Santa Fe homeowners pay roughly $720 to $2,400 to install a shower pan at 1 pan, or $688 to $1,892 per pan (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Santa Fe is 17% lower. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $24.13 an hour in the Santa Fe area, 21% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Santa Fe, NM, standard level
$1,200 to $1,900
About $1,049 to $1,531 per pan before permits. Labor is about 49% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $370 | $680 |
| Labor | $670 | $850 |
| Permits and fees | $170 | $350 |
| Total | $1,200 | $1,900 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Santa Fe, NM
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $530 | $910 | 34% |
| Labor | $540 | $760 | $980 | 49% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $260 | $490 | 17% |
| Total | $720 | $1,550 | $2,400 | 100% |
What is behind the Santa Fe number
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, Santa Fe wages are 0.73 times the national level. Labor makes up about 49% of the midpoint estimate (56% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Santa Fe metro is 96.1 (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 (98.8) and land at $30 to $490.
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 Santa Fe is 0.73 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 50%) the local median is $24.13 an hour, which is 21% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $18.88 and $31.14 an hour. BLS counts 160 of them working in the area, 25.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is about average.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 50%) the local median is $17.76 an hour, which is 34% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $17.76 and $24.10 an hour.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($31.14 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $120. At the 25th percentile ($18.88) it shrinks by about $90. The total moves by 7.7% or 5.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 61,770 jobs in the Santa Fe area. That makes it the 282nd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.04% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 50% | $18.88 | $24.13 | $31.14 | $30.67 | 0.79 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $17.76 | $17.76 | $24.10 | $26.77 | 0.66 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.73 | |||||
Cost by quality level and size in Santa Fe
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Santa Fe 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
$720 to $1,400
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,200 to $1,900
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$1,700 to $2,400
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $720 – $1,400 | $1,200 – $1,900 | $1,700 – $2,400 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Santa Fe bid
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).
Extras
Benches, trench drains and curb changes add $100-$600.
Planning more than one job in Santa Fe?
Because every project leans on different trades, Santa Fe's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen cabinets runs −4% and kitchen backsplash −15%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,200 – $20,900 | −10% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,100 – $13,400 | −4% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,200 – $14,200 | −6% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,600 – $30,000 | −5% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $250 – $1,300 | −15% |
How Santa Fe compares
Same job, same size (1 pan), priced for the nearest metros. Pueblo is the priciest of the group at $1,850. Las Cruces is the cheapest at $1,550.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe, NMthis page | $720 – $2,400 | $1,550 | |
| Albuquerque, NM40 miles | $860 – $2,650 | $1,750 | +12% |
| Pueblo, CO200 miles | $940 – $2,750 | $1,850 | +19% |
| Las Cruces, NM225 miles | $730 – $2,350 | $1,550 | level |
| Amarillo, TX230 miles | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | +7% |
| Colorado Springs, CO240 miles | $880 – $2,700 | $1,800 | +15% |
| New Mexico (statewide) | $830 – $2,550 | $1,700 | +9% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | +20% |
Across 300 US metros, Santa Fe comes in at #295 from the top. The priciest is Bellingham, WA at $2,450; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $1,500 (midpoints, 1 pan). Statewide, Santa Fe is 9% below the New Mexico figure.
Other New Mexico metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | 404,700 jobs | $860 – $2,650 | $1,750 | +12% |
| Las Cruces, NM | 80,000 jobs | $730 – $2,350 | $1,550 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Santa Fe's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Santa Fe against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pueblo, CO | 61,780 jobs | $940 – $2,750 | $1,850 | +19% |
| Decatur, AL | 61,240 jobs | $820 – $2,550 | $1,700 | +8% |
| Hattiesburg, MS | 62,230 jobs | $730 – $2,350 | $1,550 | −1% |
| Dothan, AL | 60,720 jobs | $760 – $2,400 | $1,600 | +2% |
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Shower pan in Santa Fe: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Santa Fe?
For 1 pan, expect $720 to $2,400 in the Santa Fe area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,200 to $1,900. Small jobs usually cost more per pan and large ones less.
+What is the price per pan for shower pan in Santa Fe?
About $688 to $1,892 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 Santa Fe or Albuquerque?
Albuquerque is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $1,750, which is 12% more than Santa Fe ($1,550). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Santa Fe?
About 49% at the midpoint, or $760 out of $1,550. Materials are 34% and permits 17%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Santa Fe?
$720 to $2,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Santa Fe?
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 Santa Fe area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Santa Fe expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of New Mexico?
Santa Fe is 9% below 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 Santa Fe?
The BLS median is $24.13 an hour in the Santa Fe area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.88 to $31.14.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Santa Fe?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $720 to $1,400 and premium work $1,700 to $2,400. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan near Santa Fe
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.