Shower pan cost in Tulsa, OK
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $810 – $2,500
- Per pan
- $787 – $2,055
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −11%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #245
- 1 = most expensive
A shower pan in Tulsa, OK usually costs $810 to $2,500 for 1 pan. That works out to about $787 to $2,055 per pan before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $210 less. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $28.58 an hour in the Tulsa area, 7% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Tulsa, OK, standard level
$1,300 to $2,000
About $1,168 to $1,675 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 Tulsa, 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 | $810 | $1,650 | $2,500 | 100% |
Where the Tulsa price comes from
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters at 50%, tile and stone setters at 50%. Weighted together, Tulsa wages are 0.86 times the national level. Labor makes up about 55% of the midpoint estimate (56% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Tulsa is at 93.8 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $550 nationally becomes $520 here (midpoint, 1 pan). Permits follow the all-items index of 89.2: $25 to $450.
Tulsa against nearby metros and the rest of Oklahoma
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Tulsa. Fort Smith is the lowest at about $1,500 (midpoint, 1 pan), 110 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa, OKthis page | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | |
| Oklahoma City, OK95 miles | $820 – $2,500 | $1,650 | level |
| Joplin, MO110 miles | $950 – $2,750 | $1,850 | +11% |
| Wichita, KS110 miles | $850 – $2,550 | $1,700 | +3% |
| Fort Smith, AR110 miles | $710 – $2,300 | $1,500 | −9% |
| Fayetteville, AR115 miles | $740 – $2,350 | $1,550 | −6% |
| Oklahoma (statewide) | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −1% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | +13% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Tulsa ranks #245 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Tulsa is 1% above the Oklahoma figure.
Elsewhere in Oklahoma
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City, OK | 677,680 jobs | $820 – $2,500 | $1,650 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Tulsa against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno, CA | 476,890 jobs | $930 – $2,850 | $1,900 | +14% |
| Albany, NY | 449,410 jobs | $1,000 – $2,950 | $2,000 | +20% |
| Rochester, NY | 494,280 jobs | $1,050 – $2,950 | $2,000 | +20% |
| Honolulu, HI | 446,380 jobs | $1,250 – $3,550 | $2,400 | +44% |
What local crews earn in Tulsa
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 Tulsa the blend is 0.86.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 50% of the weighting: a median of $28.58 an hour, 7% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $21.89 and $35.72 an hour. About 1,950 work in the metro. That is 42.5 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 $21.22 an hour, 21% below the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $16.87 and $24.18 an hour. About 90 work in the metro. That is 2.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.3 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $120 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $110. That is a swing of roughly 6.9% to 7.4% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Tulsa has 458,730 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 54th 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% | $21.89 | $28.58 | $35.72 | $30.67 | 0.93 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $16.87 | $21.22 | $24.18 | $26.77 | 0.79 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.86 | |||||
Tulsa: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Tulsa. 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
$810 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 | $810 – $1,500 | $1,300 – $2,000 | $1,850 – $2,500 |
Planning more than one job in Tulsa?
Jobs that often go together with shower pan are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Tulsa wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−8%) and kitchen cabinets lowest (−13%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,200 – $20,700 | −11% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,800 – $12,100 | −13% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,000 – $13,600 | −10% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $16,900 – $28,800 | −8% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $260 – $1,300 | −12% |
Why two Tulsa quotes can differ
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.
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Shower pan in Tulsa: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Tulsa?
For 1 pan, expect $810 to $2,500 in the Tulsa 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 Tulsa?
About $787 to $2,055 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 Tulsa or Oklahoma City?
Oklahoma City is 95 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $1,650, which is 0% more than Tulsa ($1,650). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Tulsa?
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 Tulsa?
$810 to $2,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Tulsa?
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 Tulsa area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Tulsa expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of Oklahoma?
Tulsa 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 Tulsa?
The BLS median is $28.58 an hour in the Tulsa area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.89 to $35.72.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Tulsa?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $810 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 Tulsa
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.