Shower pan cost in Eugene, OR
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $1,100 – $3,150
- Per pan
- $1,064 – $2,632
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +14%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #26
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a shower pan in Eugene, plan on $1,100 to $3,150 for 1 pan, all in. Per pan, that is $1,064 to $2,632 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 14% higher than the national one. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $40.82 an hour in the Eugene area, 33% above the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Eugene, OR, standard level
$1,700 to $2,550
About $1,535 to $2,161 per pan before permits. Labor is about 60% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $410 | $750 |
| Labor | $1,100 | $1,400 |
| Permits and fees | $170 | $360 |
| Total | $1,700 | $2,550 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Eugene, OR
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $160 | $580 | $1,000 | 27% |
| Labor | $910 | $1,250 | $1,650 | 60% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $270 | $510 | 13% |
| Total | $1,100 | $2,100 | $3,150 | 100% |
Why Eugene prices look the way they do
Labor is 60% 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 Eugene the blended ratio comes out at 1.21.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Eugene 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 (101.6) and land at $30 to $510.
Eugene 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 Eugene is 1.21 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 50%) the local median is $40.82 an hour, which is 33% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $28.25 and $46.22 an hour. BLS counts 210 of them working in the area, 13.3 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 $29.08 an hour, which is 9% above the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $22.55 and $34.61 an hour.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($46.22 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $90. At the 25th percentile ($28.25) it shrinks by about $220. The total moves by 4.4% or 10.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 157,710 jobs in the Eugene-Springfield area. That makes it the 150th 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% | $28.25 | $40.82 | $46.22 | $30.67 | 1.33 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $22.55 | $29.08 | $34.61 | $26.77 | 1.09 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.21 | |||||
Eugene against nearby metros and the rest of Oregon
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than Eugene. Medford is the lowest at about $1,950 (midpoint, 1 pan), 105 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eugene, ORthis page | $1,100 – $3,150 | $2,100 | |
| Salem, OR65 miles | $1,050 – $3,100 | $2,050 | −2% |
| Bend, OR100 miles | $1,050 – $3,100 | $2,100 | −2% |
| Medford, OR105 miles | $990 – $2,950 | $1,950 | −7% |
| Portland, OR115 miles | $1,200 – $3,350 | $2,250 | +7% |
| Yakima, WA205 miles | $1,050 – $3,050 | $2,050 | −2% |
| Oregon (statewide) | $1,150 – $3,250 | $2,200 | +4% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | −12% |
Across 300 US metros, Eugene comes in at #26 from the top. The priciest is Bellingham, WA at $2,450; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $1,500 (midpoints, 1 pan). Statewide, Eugene is 4% 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 | +7% |
| Salem, OR | 188,620 jobs | $1,050 – $3,100 | $2,050 | −2% |
| Bend, OR | 108,240 jobs | $1,050 – $3,100 | $2,100 | −2% |
| Medford, OR | 89,060 jobs | $990 – $2,950 | $1,950 | −7% |
Cities with a workforce like Eugene's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Eugene against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport, MS | 158,310 jobs | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −22% |
| Brownsville, TX | 157,450 jobs | $760 – $2,400 | $1,550 | −26% |
| Youngstown, OH | 160,160 jobs | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −23% |
| Hickory, NC | 154,090 jobs | $770 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −24% |
Related projects, priced for Eugene
Because every project leans on different trades, Eugene's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, bathroom remodel runs +11% and kitchen backsplash +6%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,200 – $25,800 | +11% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,550 – $15,100 | +8% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,850 – $16,100 | +7% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $19,800 – $33,700 | +7% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $320 – $1,600 | +6% |
Cost by quality level and size in Eugene
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Eugene 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
$1,100 to $1,900
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,700 to $2,550
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$2,300 to $3,150
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $1,100 – $1,900 | $1,700 – $2,550 | $2,300 – $3,150 |
Shower pan: what moves the price in Eugene
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.
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Shower pan in Eugene: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Eugene?
For 1 pan, expect $1,100 to $3,150 in the Eugene area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,700 to $2,550. Small jobs usually cost more per pan and large ones less.
+What is the price per pan for shower pan in Eugene?
About $1,064 to $2,632 per pan for materials and labor, plus $30 to $510 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $900 to $2,300.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Eugene or Salem?
Salem is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $2,050, which is 2% less than Eugene ($2,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Eugene?
About 60% at the midpoint, or $1,250 out of $2,100. Materials are 27% and permits 13%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Eugene?
$1,100 to $3,150. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Eugene?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $30 to $510 for fees in the Eugene area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Eugene expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of Oregon?
Eugene is 4% 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 Eugene?
The BLS median is $40.82 an hour in the Eugene area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.25 to $46.22.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Eugene?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $1,100 to $1,900 and premium work $2,300 to $3,150. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan near Eugene
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.