Shower pan cost in Medford, OR
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $990 – $2,950
- Per pan
- $959 – $2,441
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +6%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #81
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a shower pan in Medford, plan on $990 to $2,950 for 1 pan, all in. Per pan, that is $959 to $2,441 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 6% higher than the national one. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $37.71 an hour in the Medford area, 23% above the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Medford, OR, standard level
$1,600 to $2,350
About $1,403 to $1,997 per pan before permits. Labor is about 57% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $410 | $750 |
| Labor | $990 | $1,250 |
| Permits and fees | $170 | $360 |
| Total | $1,600 | $2,350 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Medford, OR
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $160 | $580 | $1,000 | 29% |
| Labor | $800 | $1,100 | $1,450 | 57% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $270 | $510 | 14% |
| Total | $990 | $1,950 | $2,950 | 100% |
What is behind the Medford number
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 $37.71 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Medford is 1.07 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 57% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Medford 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 (101.4) and land at $30 to $510.
Planning more than one job in Medford?
Because every project leans on different trades, Medford's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs +7% and kitchen backsplash −1%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,950 – $24,500 | +5% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,450 – $14,500 | +4% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,800 – $16,000 | +7% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $19,500 – $33,100 | +5% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $290 – $1,500 | −1% |
Medford 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 Medford is 1.07 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 50%) the local median is $37.71 an hour, which is 23% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $28.53 and $44.88 an hour. BLS counts 200 of them working in the area, 22.5 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 $24.25 an hour, which is 9% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $21.03 and $35.07 an hour. BLS counts 50 of them working in the area, 5.6 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 ($44.88 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $120. At the 25th percentile ($28.53) it shrinks by about $160. The total moves by 6.2% or 8.0%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 89,060 jobs in the Medford area. That makes it the 220th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.06% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 50% | $28.53 | $37.71 | $44.88 | $30.67 | 1.23 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $21.03 | $24.25 | $35.07 | $26.77 | 0.91 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.07 | |||||
Is Medford cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (1 pan), priced for the nearest metros. Eugene is the priciest of the group at $2,100. Chico is the cheapest at $1,800.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medford, ORthis page | $990 – $2,950 | $1,950 | |
| Eugene, OR105 miles | $1,100 – $3,150 | $2,100 | +8% |
| Redding, CA120 miles | $880 – $2,750 | $1,800 | −8% |
| Bend, OR150 miles | $1,050 – $3,100 | $2,100 | +6% |
| Salem, OR175 miles | $1,050 – $3,100 | $2,050 | +5% |
| Chico, CA200 miles | $870 – $2,750 | $1,800 | −9% |
| Oregon (statewide) | $1,150 – $3,250 | $2,200 | +12% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | −5% |
Across 300 US metros, Medford comes in at #81 from the top. The priciest is Bellingham, WA at $2,450; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $1,500 (midpoints, 1 pan). Statewide, Medford is 11% 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 | +15% |
| Salem, OR | 188,620 jobs | $1,050 – $3,100 | $2,050 | +5% |
| Eugene, OR | 157,710 jobs | $1,100 – $3,150 | $2,100 | +8% |
| Bend, OR | 108,240 jobs | $1,050 – $3,100 | $2,100 | +6% |
Cities with a workforce like Medford's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Medford against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. George, UT | 90,500 jobs | $810 – $2,550 | $1,700 | −15% |
| Florence, SC | 89,060 jobs | $790 – $2,450 | $1,650 | −17% |
| Panama City, FL | 90,610 jobs | $770 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −17% |
| Bloomington, IL | 88,110 jobs | $1,100 – $3,000 | $2,050 | +3% |
Why two Medford quotes can differ
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.
Medford: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Medford 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
$990 to $1,750
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,600 to $2,350
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$2,150 to $2,950
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $990 – $1,750 | $1,600 – $2,350 | $2,150 – $2,950 |
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Shower pan in Medford: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Medford?
For 1 pan, expect $990 to $2,950 in the Medford area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,600 to $2,350. Small jobs usually cost more per pan and large ones less.
+What is the price per pan for shower pan in Medford?
About $959 to $2,441 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 Medford or Eugene?
Eugene is 105 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $2,100, which is 8% more than Medford ($1,950). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Medford?
About 57% at the midpoint, or $1,100 out of $1,950. Materials are 29% and permits 14%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Medford?
$990 to $2,950. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Medford?
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 Medford area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Medford expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of Oregon?
Medford is 11% 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 Medford?
The BLS median is $37.71 an hour in the Medford area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.53 to $44.88.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Medford?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $990 to $1,750 and premium work $2,150 to $2,950. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan near Medford
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.