Shower pan cost in Syracuse, NY
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $980 – $2,850
- Per pan
- $950 – $2,387
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +3%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #99
- 1 = most expensive
Syracuse homeowners pay roughly $980 to $2,850 to install a shower pan at 1 pan, or $950 to $2,387 per pan (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Syracuse is 3% higher. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $32.23 an hour in the Syracuse area, 5% above the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Syracuse, NY, standard level
$1,550 to $2,300
About $1,381 to $1,956 per pan before permits. Labor is about 58% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $710 |
| Labor | $990 | $1,250 |
| Permits and fees | $160 | $340 |
| Total | $1,550 | $2,300 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Syracuse, NY
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $150 | $550 | $950 | 29% |
| Labor | $800 | $1,100 | $1,450 | 58% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $250 | $480 | 13% |
| Total | $980 | $1,900 | $2,850 | 100% |
What is behind the Syracuse 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, Syracuse wages are 1.07 times the national level. Labor makes up about 58% of the midpoint estimate (56% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Syracuse 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 (95.7) and land at $30 to $480.
Is Syracuse 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 $1,900 to $2,100 across Syracuse and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse, NYthis page | $980 – $2,850 | $1,900 | |
| Utica, NY55 miles | $1,000 – $2,900 | $1,950 | +3% |
| Binghamton, NY60 miles | $1,100 – $3,100 | $2,100 | +9% |
| Rochester, NY70 miles | $1,050 – $2,950 | $2,000 | +4% |
| Albany, NY115 miles | $1,000 – $2,950 | $2,000 | +4% |
| Scranton, PA115 miles | $1,000 – $2,900 | $1,950 | +2% |
| New York (statewide) | $1,050 – $3,100 | $2,100 | +9% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | −3% |
Across 300 US metros, Syracuse comes in at #99 from the top. The priciest is Bellingham, WA at $2,450; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $1,500 (midpoints, 1 pan). Statewide, Syracuse is 8% 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 | +11% |
| Buffalo, NY | 534,550 jobs | $1,000 – $2,900 | $1,950 | +1% |
| Rochester, NY | 494,280 jobs | $1,050 – $2,950 | $2,000 | +4% |
| Albany, NY | 449,410 jobs | $1,000 – $2,950 | $2,000 | +4% |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 268,970 jobs | $980 – $3,000 | $2,000 | +4% |
| Utica, NY | 118,390 jobs | $1,000 – $2,900 | $1,950 | +3% |
Cities with a workforce like Syracuse's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Syracuse against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provo, UT | 304,660 jobs | $880 – $2,650 | $1,750 | −8% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $750 – $2,400 | $1,550 | −19% |
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $790 – $2,550 | $1,650 | −13% |
| Toledo, OH | 291,530 jobs | $870 – $2,600 | $1,750 | −10% |
Why two Syracuse quotes can differ
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.
Cost by quality level and size in Syracuse
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Syracuse 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 $2,850
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $980 – $1,750 | $1,550 – $2,300 | $2,100 – $2,850 |
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 Syracuse is 1.07 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 50%) the local median is $32.23 an hour, which is 5% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $24.55 and $44.32 an hour. BLS counts 840 of them working in the area, 28.0 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 $28.99 an hour, which is 8% above the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $23.56 and $36.67 an hour. BLS counts 100 of them working in the area, 3.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($44.32 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $210. At the 25th percentile ($24.55) it shrinks by about $130. The total moves by 10.8% or 6.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 300,130 jobs in the Syracuse area. That makes it the 85th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.19% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 50% | $24.55 | $32.23 | $44.32 | $30.67 | 1.05 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $23.56 | $28.99 | $36.67 | $26.77 | 1.08 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.07 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Syracuse
Because every project leans on different trades, Syracuse's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen backsplash runs +3% and window replacement level.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,800 – $23,900 | +2% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,300 – $14,300 | +2% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,550 – $15,100 | level |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,600 – $31,700 | +1% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $310 – $1,550 | +3% |
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Shower pan in Syracuse: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Syracuse?
For 1 pan, expect $980 to $2,850 in the Syracuse 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 Syracuse?
About $950 to $2,387 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 Syracuse or Utica?
Utica is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $1,950, which is 3% more than Syracuse ($1,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Syracuse?
About 58% at the midpoint, or $1,100 out of $1,900. Materials are 29% and permits 13%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Syracuse?
$980 to $2,850. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Syracuse?
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 Syracuse area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Syracuse expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of New York?
Syracuse is 8% 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 Syracuse?
The BLS median is $32.23 an hour in the Syracuse area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.55 to $44.32.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Syracuse?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $980 to $1,750 and premium work $2,100 to $2,850. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan near Syracuse
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.