Shower pan cost in Youngstown, OH
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $810 – $2,500
- Per pan
- $779 – $2,039
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −12%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #256
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a shower pan in Youngstown, plan on $810 to $2,500 for 1 pan, all in. Per pan, that is $779 to $2,039 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 12% lower than the national one. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $28.69 an hour in the Youngstown area, 6% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Youngstown, OH, standard level
$1,300 to $1,950
About $1,157 to $1,661 per pan before permits. Labor is about 54% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $370 | $660 |
| Labor | $790 | $1,000 |
| Permits and fees | $150 | $310 |
| Total | $1,300 | $1,950 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Youngstown, OH
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $510 | $890 | 31% |
| Labor | $640 | $890 | $1,150 | 54% |
| Permits and fees | $25 | $230 | $440 | 14% |
| Total | $810 | $1,650 | $2,500 | 100% |
Why Youngstown prices look the way they do
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 $28.69 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Youngstown is 0.85 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 54% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Youngstown 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 (87.4) and land at $25 to $440.
Youngstown labor market for shower pan
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 Youngstown is 0.85 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 50%) the local median is $28.69 an hour, which is 6% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $23.25 and $38.98 an hour. BLS counts 410 of them working in the area, 25.6 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 $20.53 an hour, which is 23% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $17.65 and $21.73 an hour. BLS counts 40 of them working in the area, 2.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is about average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($38.98 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $180. At the 25th percentile ($23.25) it shrinks by about $95. The total moves by 10.7% or 5.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 160,160 jobs in the Youngstown-Warren area. That makes it the 148th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.10% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 50% | $23.25 | $28.69 | $38.98 | $30.67 | 0.94 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $17.65 | $20.53 | $21.73 | $26.77 | 0.77 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.85 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Youngstown bid
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).
Extras
Benches, trench drains and curb changes add $100-$600.
What nearby projects cost in Youngstown
Because every project leans on different trades, Youngstown's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs −5% and kitchen backsplash −13%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,300 – $21,400 | −8% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,950 – $13,000 | −7% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,300 – $14,200 | −5% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,300 – $29,400 | −7% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $260 – $1,300 | −13% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: shower pan pricing in Youngstown
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Youngstown 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
$810 to $1,450
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,300 to $1,950
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$1,800 to $2,500
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $810 – $1,450 | $1,300 – $1,950 | $1,800 – $2,500 |
Is Youngstown cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (1 pan), priced for the nearest metros. Erie is the priciest of the group at $2,000.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youngstown, OHthis page | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | |
| Akron, OH30 miles | $860 – $2,600 | $1,750 | +5% |
| Canton, OH40 miles | $830 – $2,550 | $1,700 | +2% |
| Cleveland, OH45 miles | $880 – $2,650 | $1,750 | +7% |
| Pittsburgh, PA70 miles | $1,050 – $2,950 | $2,000 | +22% |
| Erie, PA75 miles | $1,050 – $2,950 | $2,000 | +22% |
| Ohio (statewide) | $850 – $2,600 | $1,700 | +5% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | +14% |
Across 300 US metros, Youngstown comes in at #256 from the top. The priciest is Bellingham, WA at $2,450; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $1,500 (midpoints, 1 pan). Statewide, Youngstown is 4% below the Ohio figure.
Other Ohio metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | 1,105,580 jobs | $860 – $2,600 | $1,750 | +6% |
| Cincinnati, OH | 1,101,030 jobs | $870 – $2,600 | $1,750 | +6% |
| Cleveland, OH | 1,031,130 jobs | $880 – $2,650 | $1,750 | +7% |
| Dayton, OH | 372,660 jobs | $850 – $2,600 | $1,700 | +5% |
| Akron, OH | 319,560 jobs | $860 – $2,600 | $1,750 | +5% |
| Toledo, OH | 291,530 jobs | $870 – $2,600 | $1,750 | +6% |
Cities with a workforce like Youngstown's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Youngstown against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterbury, CT | 160,710 jobs | $1,050 – $3,000 | $2,050 | +24% |
| Gulfport, MS | 158,310 jobs | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | +1% |
| Shreveport, LA | 162,750 jobs | $820 – $2,500 | $1,650 | +1% |
| Eugene, OR | 157,710 jobs | $1,100 – $3,150 | $2,100 | +29% |
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Shower pan in Youngstown: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Youngstown?
For 1 pan, expect $810 to $2,500 in the Youngstown area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,300 to $1,950. Small jobs usually cost more per pan and large ones less.
+What is the price per pan for shower pan in Youngstown?
About $779 to $2,039 per pan for materials and labor, plus $25 to $440 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $900 to $2,300.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Youngstown or Akron?
Akron is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $1,750, which is 5% more than Youngstown ($1,650). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Youngstown?
About 54% at the midpoint, or $890 out of $1,650. Materials are 31% and permits 14%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Youngstown?
$810 to $2,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Youngstown?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $25 to $440 for fees in the Youngstown area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Youngstown expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of Ohio?
Youngstown is 4% below 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 Youngstown?
The BLS median is $28.69 an hour in the Youngstown area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.25 to $38.98.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Youngstown?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $810 to $1,450 and premium work $1,800 to $2,500. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan near Youngstown
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.