Shower pan cost in Greensboro, NC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $840 – $2,600
- Per pan
- $814 – $2,123
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #191
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a shower pan in the Greensboro area: $840 to $2,600 for 1 pan. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 8% lower than the US figure. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $27.65 an hour in the Greensboro area, 10% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Greensboro, NC, standard level
$1,350 to $2,050
About $1,207 to $1,730 per pan before permits. Labor is about 55% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $690 |
| Labor | $830 | $1,050 |
| Permits and fees | $160 | $330 |
| Total | $1,350 | $2,050 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Greensboro, NC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $530 | $920 | 31% |
| Labor | $670 | $940 | $1,200 | 55% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $250 | $460 | 14% |
| Total | $840 | $1,700 | $2,600 | 100% |
Where the Greensboro price comes from
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, Greensboro wages are 0.89 times the national level. Labor makes up about 55% of the midpoint estimate (56% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Greensboro is at 96.6 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $550 nationally becomes $530 here (midpoint, 1 pan). Permits follow the all-items index of 92.9: $30 to $460.
What nearby projects cost in Greensboro
Jobs that often go together with shower pan are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Greensboro wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−6%) and kitchen cabinets lowest (−10%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,300 – $21,300 | −8% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,950 – $12,500 | −10% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,100 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,500 – $29,700 | −6% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,400 | −7% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: shower pan pricing in Greensboro
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Greensboro. 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
$840 to $1,550
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,350 to $2,050
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$1,900 to $2,600
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $840 – $1,550 | $1,350 – $2,050 | $1,900 – $2,600 |
Greensboro against nearby metros and the rest of North Carolina
Same job, same size (1 pan), priced for the nearest metros. Greensboro is the priciest of the group. Winston is the cheapest at $1,600.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greensboro, NCthis page | $840 – $2,600 | $1,700 | |
| Burlington, NC20 miles | $810 – $2,550 | $1,650 | −3% |
| Winston, NC30 miles | $770 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −6% |
| Durham, NC40 miles | $830 – $2,600 | $1,700 | −1% |
| Raleigh, NC75 miles | $830 – $2,600 | $1,700 | level |
| Charlotte, NC80 miles | $820 – $2,550 | $1,700 | −1% |
| North Carolina (statewide) | $810 – $2,550 | $1,650 | −2% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | +9% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Greensboro ranks #191 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Greensboro is 3% above the North Carolina figure.
Elsewhere in North Carolina
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC | 1,358,370 jobs | $820 – $2,550 | $1,700 | −1% |
| Raleigh, NC | 743,120 jobs | $830 – $2,600 | $1,700 | level |
| Durham, NC | 344,020 jobs | $830 – $2,600 | $1,700 | −1% |
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $770 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −6% |
| Wilmington, NC | 191,280 jobs | $810 – $2,550 | $1,650 | −2% |
| Asheville, NC | 180,620 jobs | $850 – $2,600 | $1,750 | +1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Greensboro against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton, OH | 372,660 jobs | $850 – $2,600 | $1,700 | level |
| Little Rock, AR | 358,210 jobs | $710 – $2,300 | $1,500 | −12% |
| Allentown, PA | 377,180 jobs | $910 – $2,750 | $1,850 | +7% |
| Worcester, MA | 349,880 jobs | $1,050 – $3,000 | $2,050 | +19% |
Shower pan: what moves the price in Greensboro
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.
Who does the work: Greensboro trade wages
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 Greensboro the blend is 0.89.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 50% of the weighting: a median of $27.65 an hour, 10% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.56 and $30.29 an hour. About 1,110 work in the metro. That is 30.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 50% of the weighting: a median of $23.64 an hour, 12% below the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $18.84 and $24.77 an hour. About 60 work in the metro. That is 1.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.3 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $45 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $85. That is a swing of roughly 5.1% to 2.6% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Greensboro-High Point has 365,410 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 71st 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% | $22.56 | $27.65 | $30.29 | $30.67 | 0.90 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $18.84 | $23.64 | $24.77 | $26.77 | 0.88 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.89 | |||||
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Shower pan in Greensboro: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Greensboro?
For 1 pan, expect $840 to $2,600 in the Greensboro area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,350 to $2,050. Small jobs usually cost more per pan and large ones less.
+What is the price per pan for shower pan in Greensboro?
About $814 to $2,123 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 Greensboro or Burlington?
Burlington is 20 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $1,650, which is 3% less than Greensboro ($1,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Greensboro?
About 55% at the midpoint, or $940 out of $1,700. Materials are 31% and permits 14%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Greensboro?
$840 to $2,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Greensboro?
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 Greensboro area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Greensboro expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of North Carolina?
Greensboro is 3% above the North Carolina statewide estimate ($1,650 at the midpoint). We cover 11 metros in North Carolina; see the state page to compare them.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Greensboro?
The BLS median is $27.65 an hour in the Greensboro area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.56 to $30.29.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Greensboro?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $840 to $1,550 and premium work $1,900 to $2,600. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan near Greensboro
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.