Shower pan cost in Erie, PA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $1,050 – $2,950
- Per pan
- $1,014 – $2,511
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +7%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #64
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a shower pan in Erie, plan on $1,050 to $2,950 for 1 pan, all in. Per pan, that is $1,014 to $2,511 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 7% higher than the national one. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $31.93 an hour in the Erie area, 4% above the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Erie, PA, standard level
$1,600 to $2,400
About $1,463 to $2,062 per pan before permits. Labor is about 60% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $710 |
| Labor | $1,050 | $1,350 |
| Permits and fees | $160 | $330 |
| Total | $1,600 | $2,400 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Erie, PA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $150 | $550 | $960 | 28% |
| Labor | $860 | $1,200 | $1,550 | 60% |
| Permits and fees | $25 | $240 | $450 | 12% |
| Total | $1,050 | $2,000 | $2,950 | 100% |
What is behind the Erie 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 $31.93 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Erie is 1.15 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 60% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Erie metro is 100.7 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 pan comes to $550, compared with $550 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (91.0) and land at $25 to $450.
Data note: 50% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Erie. The wage table below marks each row.
Erie 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 Erie is 1.15 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 50%) the local median is $31.93 an hour, which is 4% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $23.08 and $45.89 an hour. BLS counts 280 of them working in the area, 23.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 50% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Erie metro, so we used the Pennsylvania statewide median: $33.77 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $24.16 and $37.82 an hour.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($45.89 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $240. At the 25th percentile ($23.08) it shrinks by about $150. The total moves by 11.9% or 7.6%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 120,480 jobs in the Erie area. That makes it the 181st largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.08% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 50% | $23.08 | $31.93 | $45.89 | $30.67 | 1.04 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $24.16 | $33.77 | $37.82 | $26.77 | 1.26 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.15 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Erie bid
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.
Pick a size, pick a tier: shower pan pricing in Erie
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Erie 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 $1,800
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,600 to $2,400
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$2,200 to $2,950
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $1,050 – $1,800 | $1,600 – $2,400 | $2,200 – $2,950 |
What nearby projects cost in Erie
Because every project leans on different trades, Erie's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen backsplash runs +10% and window replacement −3%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,850 – $24,100 | +4% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,150 – $13,600 | −3% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,300 – $14,600 | −3% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,600 – $31,600 | level |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $340 – $1,650 | +10% |
How Erie compares
Same job, same size (1 pan), priced for the nearest metros. Erie is the priciest of the group. Youngstown is the cheapest at $1,650.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erie, PAthis page | $1,050 – $2,950 | $2,000 | |
| Youngstown, OH75 miles | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −18% |
| Cleveland, OH75 miles | $880 – $2,650 | $1,750 | −13% |
| Buffalo, NY95 miles | $1,000 – $2,900 | $1,950 | −3% |
| Akron, OH95 miles | $860 – $2,600 | $1,750 | −14% |
| Pittsburgh, PA115 miles | $1,050 – $2,950 | $2,000 | level |
| Pennsylvania (statewide) | $1,050 – $3,000 | $2,050 | +1% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | −7% |
Across 300 US metros, Erie comes in at #64 from the top. The priciest is Bellingham, WA at $2,450; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $1,500 (midpoints, 1 pan). Statewide, Erie is 1% below the Pennsylvania figure.
Other Pennsylvania metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA | 2,897,830 jobs | $1,100 – $3,100 | $2,100 | +4% |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 1,114,490 jobs | $1,050 – $2,950 | $2,000 | level |
| Allentown, PA | 377,180 jobs | $910 – $2,750 | $1,850 | −8% |
| Harrisburg, PA | 335,010 jobs | $1,100 – $3,100 | $2,100 | +4% |
| Scranton, PA | 255,620 jobs | $1,000 – $2,900 | $1,950 | −2% |
| Lancaster, PA | 252,230 jobs | $990 – $2,900 | $1,950 | −3% |
Cities with a workforce like Erie's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Erie against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocala, FL | 120,980 jobs | $770 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −19% |
| Burlington, VT | 120,150 jobs | $950 – $2,800 | $1,900 | −6% |
| Kalamazoo, MI | 121,790 jobs | $1,100 – $3,050 | $2,100 | +4% |
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −17% |
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Shower pan in Erie: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Erie?
For 1 pan, expect $1,050 to $2,950 in the Erie area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,600 to $2,400. Small jobs usually cost more per pan and large ones less.
+What is the price per pan for shower pan in Erie?
About $1,014 to $2,511 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 Erie or Youngstown?
Youngstown is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $1,650, which is 18% less than Erie ($2,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Erie?
About 60% at the midpoint, or $1,200 out of $2,000. Materials are 28% and permits 12%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Erie?
$1,050 to $2,950. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Erie?
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 Erie area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Erie expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of Pennsylvania?
Erie is 1% below the Pennsylvania statewide estimate ($2,050 at the midpoint). We cover 12 metros in Pennsylvania; see the state page to compare them.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Erie?
The BLS median is $31.93 an hour in the Erie area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.08 to $45.89.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Erie?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $1,050 to $1,800 and premium work $2,200 to $2,950. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan near Erie
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.