Shower pan cost in Oklahoma City, OK
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $820 – $2,500
- Per pan
- $788 – $2,057
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −11%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #241
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a shower pan in Oklahoma City, plan on $820 to $2,500 for 1 pan, all in. Per pan, that is $788 to $2,057 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 11% lower than the national one. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $28.44 an hour in the Oklahoma City area, 7% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Oklahoma City, OK, standard level
$1,300 to $2,000
About $1,169 to $1,676 per pan before permits. Labor is about 55% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $370 | $670 |
| Labor | $800 | $1,000 |
| Permits and fees | $150 | $320 |
| Total | $1,300 | $2,000 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Oklahoma City, OK
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $520 | $890 | 31% |
| Labor | $650 | $910 | $1,150 | 55% |
| Permits and fees | $25 | $240 | $450 | 14% |
| Total | $820 | $1,650 | $2,500 | 100% |
Why Oklahoma City 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 $28.44 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Oklahoma City is 0.86 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 55% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Oklahoma City metro is 93.8 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 pan comes to $520, compared with $550 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (90.4) and land at $25 to $450.
Why two Oklahoma City 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).
Cost by quality level and size in Oklahoma City
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Oklahoma City 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
$820 to $1,500
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,300 to $2,000
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$1,850 to $2,500
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $820 – $1,500 | $1,300 – $2,000 | $1,850 – $2,500 |
Oklahoma City 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 Oklahoma City is 0.86 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 50%) the local median is $28.44 an hour, which is 7% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.73 and $38.02 an hour. BLS counts 2,400 of them working in the area, 35.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 50%) the local median is $21.41 an hour, which is 20% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $17.44 and $25.91 an hour. BLS counts 130 of them working in the area, 1.9 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 ($38.02 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $160. At the 25th percentile ($22.73) it shrinks by about $100. The total moves by 9.9% or 5.9%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 677,680 jobs in the Oklahoma City area. That makes it the 44th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.44% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 50% | $22.73 | $28.44 | $38.02 | $30.67 | 0.93 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $17.44 | $21.41 | $25.91 | $26.77 | 0.80 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.86 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Oklahoma City?
Because every project leans on different trades, Oklahoma City's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen remodel runs −8% and kitchen backsplash −12%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,200 – $20,900 | −10% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,850 – $12,300 | −11% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,050 – $13,600 | −10% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,000 – $29,000 | −8% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $260 – $1,300 | −12% |
Is Oklahoma City cheap or dear? The local comparison
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 $1,500 to $1,800 across Oklahoma City and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City, OKthis page | $820 – $2,500 | $1,650 | |
| Tulsa, OK95 miles | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | level |
| Wichita, KS155 miles | $850 – $2,550 | $1,700 | +3% |
| Fort Smith, AR170 miles | $710 – $2,300 | $1,500 | −9% |
| Dallas, TX180 miles | $870 – $2,700 | $1,800 | +8% |
| Fayetteville, AR200 miles | $740 – $2,350 | $1,550 | −7% |
| Oklahoma (statewide) | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −1% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | +12% |
Across 300 US metros, Oklahoma City comes in at #241 from the top. The priciest is Bellingham, WA at $2,450; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $1,500 (midpoints, 1 pan). Statewide, Oklahoma City is 1% above the Oklahoma figure.
Other Oklahoma metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa, OK | 458,730 jobs | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Oklahoma City's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Oklahoma City against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville, KY | 685,190 jobs | $930 – $2,750 | $1,850 | +11% |
| Richmond, VA | 660,350 jobs | $870 – $2,650 | $1,750 | +7% |
| Providence, RI | 714,120 jobs | $1,050 – $2,950 | $2,000 | +20% |
| Memphis, TN | 611,670 jobs | $830 – $2,550 | $1,700 | +2% |
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Shower pan in Oklahoma City: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Oklahoma City?
For 1 pan, expect $820 to $2,500 in the Oklahoma City area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,300 to $2,000. Small jobs usually cost more per pan and large ones less.
+What is the price per pan for shower pan in Oklahoma City?
About $788 to $2,057 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 Oklahoma City or Tulsa?
Tulsa is 95 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $1,650, which is 0% less than Oklahoma City ($1,650). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Oklahoma City?
About 55% at the midpoint, or $910 out of $1,650. Materials are 31% and permits 14%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Oklahoma City?
$820 to $2,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Oklahoma City?
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 Oklahoma City area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Oklahoma City expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of Oklahoma?
Oklahoma City is 1% above the Oklahoma statewide estimate ($1,650 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in Oklahoma; see the state page to compare them.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Oklahoma City?
The BLS median is $28.44 an hour in the Oklahoma City area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.73 to $38.02.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Oklahoma City?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $820 to $1,500 and premium work $1,850 to $2,500. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan near Oklahoma City
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.