Shower pan cost in Akron, OH
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $860 – $2,600
- Per pan
- $828 – $2,128
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #185
- 1 = most expensive
Akron homeowners pay roughly $860 to $2,600 to install a shower pan at 1 pan, or $828 to $2,128 per pan (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Akron is 7% lower. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $30.50 an hour in the Akron area, 1% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Akron, OH, standard level
$1,400 to $2,050
About $1,218 to $1,738 per pan before permits. Labor is about 56% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $370 | $660 |
| Labor | $850 | $1,050 |
| Permits and fees | $160 | $340 |
| Total | $1,400 | $2,050 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Akron, OH
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $510 | $890 | 30% |
| Labor | $690 | $960 | $1,250 | 56% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $250 | $470 | 14% |
| Total | $860 | $1,750 | $2,600 | 100% |
Where the Akron price comes from
Labor is 56% of the midpoint bill here, against 56% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (50%), tile and stone setters (50%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Akron the blended ratio comes out at 0.92.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Akron metro is 93.6 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 pan comes to $510, compared with $550 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (93.4) and land at $30 to $470.
Akron: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Akron 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
$860 to $1,550
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,400 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 | $860 – $1,550 | $1,400 – $2,050 | $1,900 – $2,600 |
Related projects, priced for Akron
Because every project leans on different trades, Akron's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen cabinets runs −2% and kitchen backsplash −10%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,600 – $22,700 | −2% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,100 – $13,800 | −2% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,350 – $14,400 | −4% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,700 – $30,100 | −4% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −10% |
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 Akron is 0.92 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 50%) the local median is $30.50 an hour, which is in line with the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $23.56 and $39.73 an hour. BLS counts 1,070 of them working in the area, 33.5 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 $22.48 an hour, which is 16% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $20.81 and $29.97 an hour. BLS counts 50 of them working in the area, 1.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($39.73 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $160. At the 25th percentile ($23.56) it shrinks by about $120. The total moves by 9.2% or 6.9%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 319,560 jobs in the Akron area. That makes it the 80th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.21% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 50% | $23.56 | $30.50 | $39.73 | $30.67 | 0.99 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $20.81 | $22.48 | $29.97 | $26.77 | 0.84 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.92 | |||||
Why two Akron 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.
Akron against nearby metros and the rest of Ohio
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 $1,650 to $2,000 across Akron and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akron, OHthis page | $860 – $2,600 | $1,750 | |
| Canton, OH30 miles | $830 – $2,550 | $1,700 | −3% |
| Youngstown, OH30 miles | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −5% |
| Cleveland, OH35 miles | $880 – $2,650 | $1,750 | +2% |
| Wheeling, WV85 miles | $890 – $2,650 | $1,750 | +3% |
| Pittsburgh, PA90 miles | $1,050 – $2,950 | $2,000 | +16% |
| Ohio (statewide) | $850 – $2,600 | $1,700 | level |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | +8% |
Across 300 US metros, Akron comes in at #185 from the top. The priciest is Bellingham, WA at $2,450; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $1,500 (midpoints, 1 pan). Statewide, Akron is 0% above the Ohio figure.
Other Ohio metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | 1,105,580 jobs | $860 – $2,600 | $1,750 | level |
| Cincinnati, OH | 1,101,030 jobs | $870 – $2,600 | $1,750 | +1% |
| Cleveland, OH | 1,031,130 jobs | $880 – $2,650 | $1,750 | +2% |
| Dayton, OH | 372,660 jobs | $850 – $2,600 | $1,700 | −1% |
| Toledo, OH | 291,530 jobs | $870 – $2,600 | $1,750 | level |
| Canton, OH | 163,080 jobs | $830 – $2,550 | $1,700 | −3% |
Cities with a workforce like Akron's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Akron against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxnard, CA | 323,890 jobs | $930 – $2,900 | $1,900 | +11% |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 316,060 jobs | $880 – $2,700 | $1,800 | +3% |
| Harrisburg, PA | 335,010 jobs | $1,100 – $3,100 | $2,100 | +21% |
| Wichita, KS | 308,570 jobs | $850 – $2,550 | $1,700 | −1% |
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Shower pan in Akron: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Akron?
For 1 pan, expect $860 to $2,600 in the Akron area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,400 to $2,050. Small jobs usually cost more per pan and large ones less.
+What is the price per pan for shower pan in Akron?
About $828 to $2,128 per pan for materials and labor, plus $30 to $470 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $900 to $2,300.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Akron or Canton?
Canton is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $1,700, which is 3% less than Akron ($1,750). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Akron?
About 56% at the midpoint, or $960 out of $1,750. Materials are 30% and permits 14%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Akron?
$860 to $2,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Akron?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $30 to $470 for fees in the Akron area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Akron expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of Ohio?
Akron is 0% above the Ohio statewide estimate ($1,700 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Ohio; see the state page to compare them.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Akron?
The BLS median is $30.50 an hour in the Akron area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.56 to $39.73.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Akron?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $860 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 Akron
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.