Shower pan cost in Utica, NY
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $1,000 – $2,900
- Per pan
- $990 – $2,460
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +6%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #78
- 1 = most expensive
A shower pan in Utica, NY usually costs $1,000 to $2,900 for 1 pan. That works out to about $990 to $2,460 per pan before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $110 more. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $35.00 an hour in the Utica area, 14% above the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Utica, NY, standard level
$1,600 to $2,350
About $1,431 to $2,019 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 | $160 | $330 |
| Total | $1,600 | $2,350 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Utica, NY
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $150 | $550 | $950 | 28% |
| Labor | $840 | $1,200 | $1,500 | 60% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $250 | $460 | 12% |
| Total | $1,000 | $1,950 | $2,900 | 100% |
Why Utica 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, Utica wages are 1.12 times the national level. Labor makes up about 60% of the midpoint estimate (56% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Utica is at 99.7 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $550 nationally becomes $550 here (midpoint, 1 pan). Permits follow the all-items index of 92.7: $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 Utica. The wage table below marks each row.
Related projects, priced for Utica
Jobs that often go together with shower pan are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Utica wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen backsplash comes out highest (+4%) and kitchen cabinets lowest (−1%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,850 – $24,000 | +3% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,200 – $13,900 | −1% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,550 – $15,100 | +1% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,500 – $31,500 | level |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $310 – $1,550 | +4% |
What local crews earn in Utica
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 Utica the blend is 1.12.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 50% of the weighting: a median of $35.00 an hour, 14% above the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $24.66 and $47.60 an hour. About 140 work in the metro. That is 11.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 50% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Utica 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.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $220 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $180. That is a swing of roughly 9.0% to 10.9% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Utica-Rome has 118,390 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 185th 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% | $24.66 | $35.00 | $47.60 | $30.67 | 1.14 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $24.10 | $29.45 | $35.91 | $26.77 | 1.10 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.12 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Utica bid
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.
Tile
Tile for the shower costs $10-$50 per square foot installed, and that comes on top of the pan.
How Utica compares
Same job, same size (1 pan), priced for the nearest metros. Pittsfield is the priciest of the group at $2,250. Syracuse is the cheapest at $1,900.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utica, NYthis page | $1,000 – $2,900 | $1,950 | |
| Syracuse, NY55 miles | $980 – $2,850 | $1,900 | −2% |
| Albany, NY75 miles | $1,000 – $2,950 | $2,000 | +1% |
| Binghamton, NY90 miles | $1,100 – $3,100 | $2,100 | +6% |
| Kingston, NY105 miles | $1,000 – $2,950 | $1,950 | level |
| Pittsfield, MA120 miles | $1,200 – $3,250 | $2,250 | +13% |
| New York (statewide) | $1,050 – $3,100 | $2,100 | +6% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | −5% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Utica ranks #78 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Utica is 6% below the New York figure.
Elsewhere in New York
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 9,492,000 jobs | $1,050 – $3,200 | $2,150 | +8% |
| Buffalo, NY | 534,550 jobs | $1,000 – $2,900 | $1,950 | −1% |
| Rochester, NY | 494,280 jobs | $1,050 – $2,950 | $2,000 | +1% |
| Albany, NY | 449,410 jobs | $1,000 – $2,950 | $2,000 | +1% |
| Syracuse, NY | 300,130 jobs | $980 – $2,850 | $1,900 | −2% |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 268,970 jobs | $980 – $3,000 | $2,000 | +1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Utica against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $910 – $2,750 | $1,850 | −7% |
| Longview, TX | 118,060 jobs | $800 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −17% |
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −16% |
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $770 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −18% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: shower pan pricing in Utica
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Utica. 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
$1,000 to $1,800
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,600 to $2,350
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$2,150 to $2,900
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $1,000 – $1,800 | $1,600 – $2,350 | $2,150 – $2,900 |
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Shower pan in Utica: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Utica?
For 1 pan, expect $1,000 to $2,900 in the Utica area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,600 to $2,350. Small jobs usually cost more per pan and large ones less.
+What is the price per pan for shower pan in Utica?
About $990 to $2,460 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 Utica or Syracuse?
Syracuse is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $1,900, which is 2% less than Utica ($1,950). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Utica?
About 60% at the midpoint, or $1,200 out of $1,950. Materials are 28% and permits 12%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Utica?
$1,000 to $2,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Utica?
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 Utica area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Utica expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of New York?
Utica is 6% 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 Utica?
The BLS median is $35.00 an hour in the Utica area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.66 to $47.60.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Utica?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $1,000 to $1,800 and premium work $2,150 to $2,900. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan near Utica
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.