Shower pan cost in Rochester, NY
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $1,050 – $2,950
- Per pan
- $998 – $2,474
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +7%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #74
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a shower pan in Rochester, plan on $1,050 to $2,950 for 1 pan, all in. Per pan, that is $998 to $2,474 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 7% higher than the national one. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $35.38 an hour in the Rochester area, 15% above the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Rochester, NY, standard level
$1,600 to $2,400
About $1,441 to $2,031 per pan before permits. Labor is about 60% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $710 |
| Labor | $1,050 | $1,300 |
| Permits and fees | $170 | $350 |
| Total | $1,600 | $2,400 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Rochester, NY
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $150 | $550 | $950 | 28% |
| Labor | $850 | $1,200 | $1,550 | 60% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $260 | $490 | 13% |
| Total | $1,050 | $2,000 | $2,950 | 100% |
Why Rochester prices look the way they do
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, Rochester wages are 1.13 times the national level. Labor makes up about 60% of the midpoint estimate (56% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Rochester 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 (97.0) and land at $30 to $490.
Rochester 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 Rochester is 1.13 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 50%) the local median is $35.38 an hour, which is 15% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $26.75 and $43.18 an hour. BLS counts 1,460 of them working in the area, 29.5 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 $29.67 an hour, which is 11% above the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $23.96 and $34.63 an hour. BLS counts 110 of them working in the area, 2.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is about average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($43.18 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $130. At the 25th percentile ($26.75) it shrinks by about $150. The total moves by 6.7% or 7.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 494,280 jobs in the Rochester area. That makes it the 52nd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.32% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 50% | $26.75 | $35.38 | $43.18 | $30.67 | 1.15 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $23.96 | $29.67 | $34.63 | $26.77 | 1.11 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.13 | |||||
Is Rochester cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Rochester. Syracuse is the lowest at about $1,900 (midpoint, 1 pan), 70 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester, NYthis page | $1,050 – $2,950 | $2,000 | |
| Buffalo, NY60 miles | $1,000 – $2,900 | $1,950 | −2% |
| Syracuse, NY70 miles | $980 – $2,850 | $1,900 | −4% |
| Binghamton, NY105 miles | $1,100 – $3,100 | $2,100 | +5% |
| Utica, NY120 miles | $1,000 – $2,900 | $1,950 | −1% |
| Erie, PA150 miles | $1,050 – $2,950 | $2,000 | +1% |
| New York (statewide) | $1,050 – $3,100 | $2,100 | +5% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | −6% |
Across 300 US metros, Rochester comes in at #74 from the top. The priciest is Bellingham, WA at $2,450; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $1,500 (midpoints, 1 pan). Statewide, Rochester is 5% below 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 | +7% |
| Buffalo, NY | 534,550 jobs | $1,000 – $2,900 | $1,950 | −2% |
| Albany, NY | 449,410 jobs | $1,000 – $2,950 | $2,000 | level |
| Syracuse, NY | 300,130 jobs | $980 – $2,850 | $1,900 | −4% |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 268,970 jobs | $980 – $3,000 | $2,000 | level |
| Utica, NY | 118,390 jobs | $1,000 – $2,900 | $1,950 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Rochester's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Rochester against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE | 498,100 jobs | $950 – $2,750 | $1,850 | −7% |
| Fresno, CA | 476,890 jobs | $930 – $2,850 | $1,900 | −5% |
| Birmingham, AL | 520,290 jobs | $830 – $2,550 | $1,700 | −15% |
| Tulsa, OK | 458,730 jobs | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −17% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Rochester bid
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.
Planning more than one job in Rochester?
Because every project leans on different trades, Rochester's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, bathroom remodel runs +4% and window replacement level.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,900 – $24,300 | +4% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,250 – $14,100 | +1% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,550 – $15,100 | level |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,700 – $31,700 | +1% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $310 – $1,550 | +4% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: shower pan pricing in Rochester
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Rochester 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
$1,050 to $1,800
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,600 to $2,400
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$2,200 to $2,950
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $1,050 – $1,800 | $1,600 – $2,400 | $2,200 – $2,950 |
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Shower pan in Rochester: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Rochester?
For 1 pan, expect $1,050 to $2,950 in the Rochester area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,600 to $2,400. Small jobs usually cost more per pan and large ones less.
+What is the price per pan for shower pan in Rochester?
About $998 to $2,474 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 Rochester or Buffalo?
Buffalo is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $1,950, which is 2% less than Rochester ($2,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Rochester?
About 60% at the midpoint, or $1,200 out of $2,000. Materials are 28% and permits 13%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Rochester?
$1,050 to $2,950. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Rochester?
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 Rochester area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Rochester expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of New York?
Rochester is 5% below 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 Rochester?
The BLS median is $35.38 an hour in the Rochester area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $26.75 to $43.18.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Rochester?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $1,050 to $1,800 and premium work $2,200 to $2,950. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan near Rochester
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.