Shower pan cost in Binghamton, NY
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $1,100 – $3,100
- Per pan
- $1,079 – $2,621
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +12%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #31
- 1 = most expensive
Binghamton homeowners pay roughly $1,100 to $3,100 to install a shower pan at 1 pan, or $1,079 to $2,621 per pan (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Binghamton is 12% higher. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $42.30 an hour in the Binghamton area, 38% above the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Binghamton, NY, standard level
$1,700 to $2,500
About $1,542 to $2,158 per pan before permits. Labor is about 62% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $710 |
| Labor | $1,150 | $1,450 |
| Permits and fees | $160 | $330 |
| Total | $1,700 | $2,500 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Binghamton, NY
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $150 | $550 | $950 | 26% |
| Labor | $930 | $1,300 | $1,650 | 62% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $250 | $460 | 12% |
| Total | $1,100 | $2,100 | $3,100 | 100% |
What is behind the Binghamton number
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 $42.30 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Binghamton is 1.24 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 62% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Binghamton metro is 99.7 (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 (92.9) and land at $30 to $460.
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 Binghamton. The wage table below marks each row.
What nearby projects cost in Binghamton
Because every project leans on different trades, Binghamton's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, bathroom remodel runs +8% and window replacement +1%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,050 – $25,200 | +8% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,300 – $14,500 | +3% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,550 – $15,200 | +1% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,900 – $32,100 | +2% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $310 – $1,550 | +4% |
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 Binghamton is 1.24 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 50%) the local median is $42.30 an hour, which is 38% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $28.92 and $46.59 an hour. BLS counts 280 of them working in the area, 28.9 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 Binghamton metro, so we used the New York statewide median: $29.45 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $24.10 and $35.91 an hour.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($46.59 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $75. At the 25th percentile ($28.92) it shrinks by about $230. The total moves by 3.5% or 10.9%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 97,030 jobs in the Binghamton area. That makes it the 207th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.06% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 50% | $28.92 | $42.30 | $46.59 | $30.67 | 1.38 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $24.10 | $29.45 | $35.91 | $26.77 | 1.10 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.24 | |||||
Shower pan: what moves the price in Binghamton
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.
Is Binghamton cheap or dear? The local comparison
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 $1,850 to $2,100 across Binghamton and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binghamton, NYthis page | $1,100 – $3,100 | $2,100 | |
| Scranton, PA60 miles | $1,000 – $2,900 | $1,950 | −6% |
| Syracuse, NY60 miles | $980 – $2,850 | $1,900 | −8% |
| Kingston, NY90 miles | $1,000 – $2,950 | $1,950 | −6% |
| Utica, NY90 miles | $1,000 – $2,900 | $1,950 | −6% |
| Allentown, PA100 miles | $910 – $2,750 | $1,850 | −12% |
| New York (statewide) | $1,050 – $3,100 | $2,100 | level |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | −11% |
Across 300 US metros, Binghamton comes in at #31 from the top. The priciest is Bellingham, WA at $2,450; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $1,500 (midpoints, 1 pan). Statewide, Binghamton is 0% above the New York figure.
Other New York metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 9,492,000 jobs | $1,050 – $3,200 | $2,150 | +2% |
| Buffalo, NY | 534,550 jobs | $1,000 – $2,900 | $1,950 | −7% |
| Rochester, NY | 494,280 jobs | $1,050 – $2,950 | $2,000 | −5% |
| Albany, NY | 449,410 jobs | $1,000 – $2,950 | $2,000 | −5% |
| Syracuse, NY | 300,130 jobs | $980 – $2,850 | $1,900 | −8% |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 268,970 jobs | $980 – $3,000 | $2,000 | −5% |
Cities with a workforce like Binghamton's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Binghamton against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynchburg, VA | 97,190 jobs | $840 – $2,550 | $1,700 | −19% |
| Yakima, WA | 97,010 jobs | $1,050 – $3,050 | $2,050 | −1% |
| Slidell, LA | 98,240 jobs | $820 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −20% |
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $830 – $2,550 | $1,700 | −19% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: shower pan pricing in Binghamton
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Binghamton 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
$1,100 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 $3,100
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $1,100 – $1,900 | $1,700 – $2,500 | $2,300 – $3,100 |
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Shower pan in Binghamton: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Binghamton?
For 1 pan, expect $1,100 to $3,100 in the Binghamton area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,700 to $2,500. Small jobs usually cost more per pan and large ones less.
+What is the price per pan for shower pan in Binghamton?
About $1,079 to $2,621 per pan for materials and labor, plus $30 to $460 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $900 to $2,300.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Binghamton or Scranton?
Scranton is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $1,950, which is 6% less than Binghamton ($2,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Binghamton?
About 62% at the midpoint, or $1,300 out of $2,100. Materials are 26% and permits 12%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Binghamton?
$1,100 to $3,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Binghamton?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $30 to $460 for fees in the Binghamton area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Binghamton expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of New York?
Binghamton is 0% above the New York statewide estimate ($2,100 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in New York; see the state page to compare them.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Binghamton?
The BLS median is $42.30 an hour in the Binghamton area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.92 to $46.59.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Binghamton?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $1,100 to $1,900 and premium work $2,300 to $3,100. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan near Binghamton
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.