Shower pan cost in North Carolina
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (1 pan)
- $810 – $2,550
- Per pan
- $781 – $2,063
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $1,850
- Metros covered
- 11
Across North Carolina, a shower pan costs about $810 to $2,550 for 1 pan. Statewide, that midpoint is 10% below the US figure of $1,850. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median $27.44 an hour in North Carolina (US: $30.67).
Inside North Carolina, the metros we cover range from $1,600 (Hickory) to $1,750 (Asheville) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in North Carolina (statewide), standard level
$1,350 to $2,000
About $1,166 to $1,679 per pan before permits. Labor is about 53% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $690 |
| Labor | $790 | $990 |
| Permits and fees | $160 | $340 |
| Total | $1,350 | $2,000 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in North Carolina
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $530 | $920 | 32% |
| Labor | $640 | $890 | $1,150 | 53% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $250 | $470 | 15% |
| Total | $810 | $1,650 | $2,550 | 100% |
North Carolina labor market for shower pan
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 2 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 0.85 for North Carolina.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 50%) the local median is $27.44 an hour, which is 11% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.38 and $30.43 an hour. BLS counts 14,510 of them working in the state, 29.4 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 $21.47 an hour, which is 20% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $19.02 and $24.36 an hour. BLS counts 680 of them working in the state, 1.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters ($30.43 an hour) would add about $50 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($22.38) would take off about $85. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 4,941,820 jobs across North Carolina (May 2025), which is 3.2% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 50% | $22.38 | $27.44 | $30.43 | $30.67 | 0.89 | state |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $19.02 | $21.47 | $24.36 | $26.77 | 0.80 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.85 | |||||
Other North Carolina jobs that often go with shower pan
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide North Carolina wages and prices. Against national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−6%) and kitchen cabinets lowest (−10%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,250 – $21,000 | −10% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,900 – $12,500 | −10% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,400 – $29,600 | −6% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −10% |
North Carolina against its neighbors
North Carolina ranks 43 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for shower pan, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Massachusetts at $2,350 and the cheapest Arkansas at $1,500, both for 1 pan at the midpoint. North Carolina sits at $1,650. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 120 miles away | $780 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −2% |
| Virginia | 180 miles away | $870 – $2,700 | $1,800 | +6% |
| West Virginia | 240 miles away | $850 – $2,600 | $1,700 | +3% |
| District of Columbia | 260 miles away | $1,150 – $3,300 | $2,250 | +34% |
| Georgia | 270 miles away | $840 – $2,600 | $1,700 | +3% |
Quality levels and sizes in North Carolina
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide North Carolina wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 1 common sizes.
Basic
$810 to $1,500
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,350 to $2,000
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$1,850 to $2,550
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $810 – $1,500 | $1,350 – $2,000 | $1,850 – $2,550 |
Shower pan: what moves the price in North Carolina
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.
Permit
Plumbing permits are $30-$500, and many cities require one to replace a shower pan.
Which North Carolina city is cheapest for shower pan?
5 of the 11 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $1,650, and the top-to-bottom gap is 8%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (1 pan) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville, NC | $850 – $2,600 | $1,750 | +4% |
| Greensboro, NC | $840 – $2,600 | $1,700 | +3% |
| Raleigh, NC | $830 – $2,600 | $1,700 | +2% |
| Durham, NC | $830 – $2,600 | $1,700 | +2% |
| Charlotte, NC | $820 – $2,550 | $1,700 | +1% |
| Wilmington, NC | $810 – $2,550 | $1,650 | level |
| Burlington, NC | $810 – $2,550 | $1,650 | level |
| Greenville, NC | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −1% |
| Fayetteville, NC | $780 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −3% |
| Winston, NC | $770 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −4% |
| Hickory, NC | $770 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −4% |
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Shower pan in North Carolina: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in North Carolina?
$810 to $2,550 for 1 pan, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside North Carolina can sit above or below that.
+Which city in North Carolina is cheapest for shower pan?
Hickory at about $1,600 (midpoint, 1 pan). The priciest is Asheville at $1,750.
+Is shower pan cheaper in North Carolina than the US average?
It is 10% cheaper: $1,650 against $1,850 for 1 pan at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in North Carolina?
About 53% ($890). Materials are 32%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.85x the national wage level.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in North Carolina?
The BLS statewide median is $27.44 an hour, against $30.67 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.38 to $30.43.
+Where does North Carolina rank for shower pan costs?
43rd most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $1,650 for 1 pan. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in North Carolina?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $810 to $1,500 and premium work $1,850 to $2,550. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan by city in North Carolina
- Asheville, NC$1,750 midpoint
- Greensboro, NC$1,700 midpoint
- Raleigh, NC$1,700 midpoint
- Durham, NC$1,700 midpoint
- Charlotte, NC$1,700 midpoint
- Wilmington, NC$1,650 midpoint
- Burlington, NC$1,650 midpoint
- Greenville, NC$1,650 midpoint
- Fayetteville, NC$1,600 midpoint
- Winston, NC$1,600 midpoint
- Hickory, NC$1,600 midpoint
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.