Shower pan cost in Cleveland, OH
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $880 – $2,650
- Per pan
- $847 – $2,161
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #161
- 1 = most expensive
A shower pan in Cleveland, OH usually costs $880 to $2,650 for 1 pan. That works out to about $847 to $2,161 per pan before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $110 less. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $30.30 an hour in the Cleveland area, 1% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Cleveland, OH, standard level
$1,400 to $2,100
About $1,241 to $1,767 per pan before permits. Labor is about 56% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $370 | $660 |
| Labor | $880 | $1,100 |
| Permits and fees | $160 | $340 |
| Total | $1,400 | $2,100 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Cleveland, OH
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $510 | $890 | 29% |
| Labor | $710 | $990 | $1,250 | 56% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $250 | $470 | 14% |
| Total | $880 | $1,750 | $2,650 | 100% |
What is behind the Cleveland number
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 Cleveland the blended ratio comes out at 0.94.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Cleveland is at 93.6 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $550 nationally becomes $510 here (midpoint, 1 pan). Permits follow the all-items index of 93.9: $30 to $470.
Cleveland: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Cleveland. 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
$880 to $1,600
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,400 to $2,100
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$1,950 to $2,650
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $880 – $1,600 | $1,400 – $2,100 | $1,950 – $2,650 |
What nearby projects cost in Cleveland
Jobs that often go together with shower pan are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Cleveland wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen cabinets comes out highest (−3%) and kitchen backsplash lowest (−8%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,550 – $22,500 | −3% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,100 – $13,700 | −3% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,350 – $14,400 | −4% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,600 – $30,000 | −5% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,400 | −8% |
Cleveland 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 Cleveland and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland, OHthis page | $880 – $2,650 | $1,750 | |
| Akron, OH35 miles | $860 – $2,600 | $1,750 | −2% |
| Youngstown, OH45 miles | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −6% |
| Canton, OH65 miles | $830 – $2,550 | $1,700 | −4% |
| Erie, PA75 miles | $1,050 – $2,950 | $2,000 | +14% |
| Pittsburgh, PA115 miles | $1,050 – $2,950 | $2,000 | +14% |
| Ohio (statewide) | $850 – $2,600 | $1,700 | −2% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | +6% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Cleveland ranks #161 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Cleveland is 2% above the Ohio figure.
Elsewhere in Ohio
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | 1,105,580 jobs | $860 – $2,600 | $1,750 | −1% |
| Cincinnati, OH | 1,101,030 jobs | $870 – $2,600 | $1,750 | level |
| Dayton, OH | 372,660 jobs | $850 – $2,600 | $1,700 | −2% |
| Akron, OH | 319,560 jobs | $860 – $2,600 | $1,750 | −2% |
| Toledo, OH | 291,530 jobs | $870 – $2,600 | $1,750 | −1% |
| Canton, OH | 163,080 jobs | $830 – $2,550 | $1,700 | −4% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Cleveland against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $950 – $2,900 | $1,950 | +10% |
| Salt Lake City, UT | 826,210 jobs | $890 – $2,700 | $1,800 | +3% |
| Kansas City, MO | 1,096,110 jobs | $1,000 – $2,850 | $1,950 | +10% |
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $1,100 – $3,050 | $2,050 | +18% |
What local crews earn in Cleveland
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 Cleveland the blend is 0.94.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 50% of the weighting: a median of $30.30 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $24.28 and $39.94 an hour. About 3,040 work in the metro. That is 29.5 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 $23.99 an hour, 10% below the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $21.74 and $29.98 an hour. About 150 work in the metro. That is 1.5 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 $170 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $100. That is a swing of roughly 5.9% to 9.4% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Cleveland has 1,031,130 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 36th 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% | $24.28 | $30.30 | $39.94 | $30.67 | 0.99 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $21.74 | $23.99 | $29.98 | $26.77 | 0.90 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.94 | |||||
Why two Cleveland quotes can differ
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.
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).
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Shower pan in Cleveland: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Cleveland?
For 1 pan, expect $880 to $2,650 in the Cleveland area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,400 to $2,100. Small jobs usually cost more per pan and large ones less.
+What is the price per pan for shower pan in Cleveland?
About $847 to $2,161 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 Cleveland or Akron?
Akron is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $1,750, which is 2% less than Cleveland ($1,750). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Cleveland?
About 56% at the midpoint, or $990 out of $1,750. Materials are 29% and permits 14%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Cleveland?
$880 to $2,650. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Cleveland?
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 Cleveland area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Cleveland expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of Ohio?
Cleveland is 2% 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 Cleveland?
The BLS median is $30.30 an hour in the Cleveland area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.28 to $39.94.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Cleveland?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $880 to $1,600 and premium work $1,950 to $2,650. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan near Cleveland
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.