Shower pan cost in Portland, OR
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $1,200 – $3,350
- Per pan
- $1,168 – $2,819
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +22%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #10
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a shower pan in the Portland area: $1,200 to $3,350 for 1 pan. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 22% higher than the US figure. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $48.56 an hour in the Portland area, 58% above the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Portland, OR, standard level
$1,850 to $2,700
About $1,664 to $2,324 per pan before permits. Labor is about 62% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $410 | $750 |
| Labor | $1,250 | $1,600 |
| Permits and fees | $180 | $380 |
| Total | $1,850 | $2,700 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Portland, OR
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $160 | $580 | $1,000 | 25% |
| Labor | $1,000 | $1,400 | $1,800 | 62% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $280 | $530 | 12% |
| Total | $1,200 | $2,250 | $3,350 | 100% |
Where the Portland price comes from
Labor is 62% 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 Portland the blended ratio comes out at 1.35.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Portland is at 105.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $550 nationally becomes $580 here (midpoint, 1 pan). Permits follow the all-items index of 105.4: $30 to $530.
Portland against nearby metros and the rest of Oregon
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 $2,050 to $2,250 across Portland and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, ORthis page | $1,200 – $3,350 | $2,250 | |
| Salem, OR50 miles | $1,050 – $3,100 | $2,050 | −9% |
| Olympia, WA95 miles | $1,200 – $3,300 | $2,250 | −1% |
| Yakima, WA100 miles | $1,050 – $3,050 | $2,050 | −9% |
| Eugene, OR115 miles | $1,100 – $3,150 | $2,100 | −7% |
| Bend, OR125 miles | $1,050 – $3,100 | $2,100 | −8% |
| Oregon (statewide) | $1,150 – $3,250 | $2,200 | −3% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | −18% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Portland ranks #10 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Portland is 3% above the Oregon figure.
Elsewhere in Oregon
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem, OR | 188,620 jobs | $1,050 – $3,100 | $2,050 | −9% |
| Eugene, OR | 157,710 jobs | $1,100 – $3,150 | $2,100 | −7% |
| Bend, OR | 108,240 jobs | $1,050 – $3,100 | $2,100 | −8% |
| Medford, OR | 89,060 jobs | $990 – $2,950 | $1,950 | −13% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Portland against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $860 – $2,600 | $1,750 | −24% |
| Las Vegas, NV | 1,136,960 jobs | $950 – $2,800 | $1,900 | −17% |
| St. Louis, MO | 1,341,320 jobs | $1,050 – $3,000 | $2,050 | −10% |
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $1,250 – $3,450 | $2,350 | +3% |
Who does the work: Portland trade wages
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 Portland the blend is 1.35.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 50% of the weighting: a median of $48.56 an hour, 58% above the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $34.83 and $61.71 an hour. About 4,600 work in the metro. That is 38.1 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 $29.76 an hour, 11% above the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $24.43 and $35.94 an hour. About 390 work in the metro. That is 3.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.3 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $230 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $240. That is a swing of roughly 10.3% to 9.9% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro has 1,208,410 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 25th 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% | $34.83 | $48.56 | $61.71 | $30.67 | 1.58 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $24.43 | $29.76 | $35.94 | $26.77 | 1.11 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.35 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Portland?
Jobs that often go together with shower pan are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Portland wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, bathroom remodel comes out highest (+20%) and kitchen backsplash lowest (+8%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,650 – $27,900 | +20% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,800 – $16,600 | +17% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $5,050 – $16,500 | +11% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $20,500 – $34,900 | +11% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $330 – $1,600 | +8% |
Portland: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Portland. 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
$1,200 to $2,050
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,850 to $2,700
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$2,500 to $3,350
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $1,200 – $2,050 | $1,850 – $2,700 | $2,500 – $3,350 |
Shower pan: what moves the price in Portland
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).
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Shower pan in Portland: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Portland?
For 1 pan, expect $1,200 to $3,350 in the Portland area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,850 to $2,700. Small jobs usually cost more per pan and large ones less.
+What is the price per pan for shower pan in Portland?
About $1,168 to $2,819 per pan for materials and labor, plus $30 to $530 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $900 to $2,300.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Portland or Salem?
Salem is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $2,050, which is 9% less than Portland ($2,250). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Portland?
About 62% at the midpoint, or $1,400 out of $2,250. Materials are 25% and permits 12%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Portland?
$1,200 to $3,350. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Portland?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $30 to $530 for fees in the Portland area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Portland expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of Oregon?
Portland is 3% above 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 Portland?
The BLS median is $48.56 an hour in the Portland area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $34.83 to $61.71.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Portland?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $1,200 to $2,050 and premium work $2,500 to $3,350. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan near Portland
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.