Shower pan cost in Bend, OR
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $1,050 – $3,100
- Per pan
- $1,035 – $2,578
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +12%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #38
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a shower pan in Bend, plan on $1,050 to $3,100 for 1 pan, all in. Per pan, that is $1,035 to $2,578 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 12% higher than the national one. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $44.39 an hour in the Bend area, 45% above the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Bend, OR, standard level
$1,650 to $2,500
About $1,498 to $2,115 per pan before permits. Labor is about 59% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $410 | $750 |
| Labor | $1,100 | $1,350 |
| Permits and fees | $180 | $370 |
| Total | $1,650 | $2,500 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Bend, OR
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $160 | $580 | $1,000 | 28% |
| Labor | $880 | $1,250 | $1,600 | 59% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $270 | $520 | 13% |
| Total | $1,050 | $2,100 | $3,100 | 100% |
Why Bend 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 $44.39 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Bend is 1.17 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 59% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Bend metro is 105.3 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 pan comes to $580, compared with $550 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (103.6) and land at $30 to $520.
Related projects, priced for Bend
Because every project leans on different trades, Bend's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, bathroom remodel runs +10% and kitchen backsplash −1%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,200 – $25,700 | +10% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,550 – $15,200 | +8% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,750 – $15,800 | +5% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $19,900 – $33,800 | +7% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $290 – $1,500 | −1% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Bend bid
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.
Cost by quality level and size in Bend
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Bend 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
$1,050 to $1,900
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,650 to $2,500
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$2,300 to $3,100
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $1,050 – $1,900 | $1,650 – $2,500 | $2,300 – $3,100 |
Bend 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 Bend is 1.17 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 50%) the local median is $44.39 an hour, which is 45% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $29.79 and $47.62 an hour. BLS counts 240 of them working in the area, 22.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is thinner than average.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 50%) the local median is $23.84 an hour, which is 11% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $22.19 and $32.58 an hour. BLS counts 60 of them working in the area, 5.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($47.62 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $55. At the 25th percentile ($29.79) it shrinks by about $250. The total moves by 2.7% or 12.0%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 108,240 jobs in the Bend area. That makes it the 193rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.07% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 50% | $29.79 | $44.39 | $47.62 | $30.67 | 1.45 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $22.19 | $23.84 | $32.58 | $26.77 | 0.89 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.17 | |||||
How Bend compares
Same job, same size (1 pan), priced for the nearest metros. Portland is the priciest of the group at $2,250. Medford is the cheapest at $1,950.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bend, ORthis page | $1,050 – $3,100 | $2,100 | |
| Eugene, OR100 miles | $1,100 – $3,150 | $2,100 | +2% |
| Salem, OR110 miles | $1,050 – $3,100 | $2,050 | level |
| Portland, OR125 miles | $1,200 – $3,350 | $2,250 | +9% |
| Medford, OR150 miles | $990 – $2,950 | $1,950 | −5% |
| Yakima, WA160 miles | $1,050 – $3,050 | $2,050 | −1% |
| Oregon (statewide) | $1,150 – $3,250 | $2,200 | +6% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | −10% |
Across 300 US metros, Bend comes in at #38 from the top. The priciest is Bellingham, WA at $2,450; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $1,500 (midpoints, 1 pan). Statewide, Bend is 6% below the Oregon figure.
Other Oregon metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, OR | 1,208,410 jobs | $1,200 – $3,350 | $2,250 | +9% |
| Salem, OR | 188,620 jobs | $1,050 – $3,100 | $2,050 | level |
| Eugene, OR | 157,710 jobs | $1,100 – $3,150 | $2,100 | +2% |
| Medford, OR | 89,060 jobs | $990 – $2,950 | $1,950 | −5% |
Cities with a workforce like Bend's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Bend against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa, AL | 108,460 jobs | $820 – $2,550 | $1,650 | −20% |
| Columbia, MO | 107,680 jobs | $920 – $2,700 | $1,800 | −13% |
| Laredo, TX | 109,370 jobs | $760 – $2,400 | $1,550 | −25% |
| Hagerstown, MD | 107,170 jobs | $800 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −20% |
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Shower pan in Bend: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Bend?
For 1 pan, expect $1,050 to $3,100 in the Bend area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,650 to $2,500. Small jobs usually cost more per pan and large ones less.
+What is the price per pan for shower pan in Bend?
About $1,035 to $2,578 per pan for materials and labor, plus $30 to $520 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $900 to $2,300.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Bend or Eugene?
Eugene is 100 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $2,100, which is 2% more than Bend ($2,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Bend?
About 59% at the midpoint, or $1,250 out of $2,100. Materials are 28% and permits 13%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Bend?
$1,050 to $3,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Bend?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $30 to $520 for fees in the Bend area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Bend expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of Oregon?
Bend is 6% below the Oregon statewide estimate ($2,200 at the midpoint). We cover 5 metros in Oregon; see the state page to compare them.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Bend?
The BLS median is $44.39 an hour in the Bend area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $29.79 to $47.62.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Bend?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $1,050 to $1,900 and premium work $2,300 to $3,100. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan near Bend
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.