Shower pan cost in Fargo, ND
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $900 – $2,700
- Per pan
- $876 – $2,227
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −4%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #144
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a shower pan in the Fargo area: $900 to $2,700 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 4% lower than the US figure. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $30.46 an hour in the Fargo area, 1% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Fargo, ND, standard level
$1,450 to $2,150
About $1,281 to $1,822 per pan before permits. Labor is about 57% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $370 | $680 |
| Labor | $910 | $1,150 |
| Permits and fees | $160 | $330 |
| Total | $1,450 | $2,150 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Fargo, ND
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $530 | $910 | 29% |
| Labor | $730 | $1,050 | $1,300 | 57% |
| Permits and fees | $25 | $240 | $450 | 13% |
| Total | $900 | $1,800 | $2,700 | 100% |
Where the Fargo price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters, who do 50% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $30.46 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Fargo is 0.98 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 57% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Fargo is at 95.7 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 90.9: $25 to $450.
Why two Fargo quotes can differ
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.
How Fargo compares
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 $1,700 to $2,350 across Fargo and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo, NDthis page | $900 – $2,700 | $1,800 | |
| St. Cloud, MN150 miles | $1,200 – $3,150 | $2,150 | +21% |
| Bismarck, ND190 miles | $870 – $2,650 | $1,750 | −2% |
| Minneapolis, MN215 miles | $1,250 – $3,450 | $2,350 | +32% |
| Duluth, MN215 miles | $1,150 – $3,100 | $2,100 | +19% |
| Sioux Falls, SD235 miles | $830 – $2,550 | $1,700 | −5% |
| North Dakota (statewide) | $830 – $2,550 | $1,700 | −6% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | +4% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Fargo ranks #144 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Fargo is 6% above the North Dakota figure.
Elsewhere in North Dakota
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck, ND | 71,270 jobs | $870 – $2,650 | $1,750 | −2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Fargo against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killeen, TX | 150,580 jobs | $820 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −7% |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | 146,260 jobs | $750 – $2,400 | $1,600 | −12% |
| Gainesville, FL | 152,670 jobs | $790 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −8% |
| Vallejo, CA | 144,130 jobs | $1,000 – $3,000 | $2,000 | +12% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: shower pan pricing in Fargo
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Fargo. 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
$900 to $1,600
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,450 to $2,150
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$1,950 to $2,700
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $900 – $1,600 | $1,450 – $2,150 | $1,950 – $2,700 |
Who does the work: Fargo 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 Fargo the blend is 0.98.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 50% of the weighting: a median of $30.46 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $23.88 and $37.98 an hour. About 670 work in the metro. That is 45.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 50% of the weighting: a median of $25.70 an hour, 4% below the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $18.15 and $29.68 an hour. About 50 work in the metro. That is 3.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.3 nationally, which suggests plenty of 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 $130 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $110. That is a swing of roughly 6.3% to 7.2% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Fargo has 148,660 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 156th 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% | $23.88 | $30.46 | $37.98 | $30.67 | 0.99 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $18.15 | $25.70 | $29.68 | $26.77 | 0.96 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.98 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Fargo
Jobs that often go together with shower pan are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Fargo wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, window replacement comes out highest (−2%) and kitchen backsplash lowest (−4%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,600 – $22,700 | −3% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,100 – $13,600 | −3% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,450 – $14,700 | −2% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,800 – $30,300 | −4% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $290 – $1,450 | −4% |
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Shower pan in Fargo: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Fargo?
For 1 pan, expect $900 to $2,700 in the Fargo area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,450 to $2,150. Small jobs usually cost more per pan and large ones less.
+What is the price per pan for shower pan in Fargo?
About $876 to $2,227 per pan for materials and labor, plus $25 to $450 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $900 to $2,300.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Fargo or St. Cloud?
St. Cloud is 150 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $2,150, which is 21% more than Fargo ($1,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Fargo?
About 57% at the midpoint, or $1,050 out of $1,800. Materials are 29% and permits 13%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Fargo?
$900 to $2,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Fargo?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $25 to $450 for fees in the Fargo area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Fargo expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of North Dakota?
Fargo is 6% above the North Dakota statewide estimate ($1,700 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in North Dakota; see the state page to compare them.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Fargo?
The BLS median is $30.46 an hour in the Fargo area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.88 to $37.98.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Fargo?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $900 to $1,600 and premium work $1,950 to $2,700. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan near Fargo
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.