Shower pan cost in South Carolina
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (1 pan)
- $780 – $2,500
- Per pan
- $755 – $2,013
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −12%
- US $1,850
- Metros covered
- 7
Across South Carolina, a shower pan costs about $780 to $2,500 for 1 pan. Statewide, that midpoint is 12% below the US figure of $1,850. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median $25.93 an hour in South Carolina (US: $30.67).
Inside South Carolina, the metros we cover range from $1,600 (Myrtle Beach) to $1,700 (Charleston) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in South Carolina (statewide), standard level
$1,300 to $1,950
About $1,132 to $1,636 per pan before permits. Labor is about 52% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $680 |
| Labor | $760 | $950 |
| Permits and fees | $160 | $340 |
| Total | $1,300 | $1,950 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in South Carolina
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $530 | $920 | 32% |
| Labor | $610 | $850 | $1,100 | 52% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $250 | $470 | 15% |
| Total | $780 | $1,650 | $2,500 | 100% |
South Carolina labor market for shower pan
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 2 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 0.81 for South Carolina.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 50%) the local median is $25.93 an hour, which is 15% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.31 and $30.77 an hour. BLS counts 5,770 of them working in the state, 25.0 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 $20.92 an hour, which is 22% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $18.68 and $26.47 an hour.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters ($30.77 an hour) would add about $85 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($22.31) would take off about $60. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 2,305,080 jobs across South Carolina (May 2025), which is 1.5% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 50% | $22.31 | $25.93 | $30.77 | $30.67 | 0.85 | state |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $18.68 | $20.92 | $26.47 | $26.77 | 0.78 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.81 | |||||
Other South Carolina jobs that often go with shower pan
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide South Carolina wages and prices. Against national midpoints, window replacement comes out highest (−6%) and kitchen backsplash lowest (−11%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,200 – $20,700 | −11% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,950 – $12,600 | −10% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,200 – $14,100 | −6% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,300 – $29,500 | −6% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $260 – $1,350 | −11% |
Shower pan: what moves the price in South Carolina
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.
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.
Which South Carolina city is cheapest for shower pan?
2 of the 7 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $1,650, and the top-to-bottom gap is 6%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (1 pan) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston, SC | $810 – $2,550 | $1,700 | +3% |
| Hilton Head, SC | $790 – $2,500 | $1,650 | +1% |
| Florence, SC | $790 – $2,450 | $1,650 | level |
| Columbia, SC | $770 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −1% |
| Spartanburg, SC | $770 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −1% |
| Greenville, SC | $760 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −2% |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $750 – $2,400 | $1,600 | −3% |
How South Carolina compares with nearby states
South Carolina ranks 49 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for shower pan, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Massachusetts at $2,350 and the cheapest Arkansas at $1,500, both for 1 pan at the midpoint. South Carolina sits at $1,650. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 120 miles away | $810 – $2,550 | $1,650 | +2% |
| Georgia | 180 miles away | $840 – $2,600 | $1,700 | +5% |
| Virginia | 300 miles away | $870 – $2,700 | $1,800 | +9% |
| West Virginia | 340 miles away | $850 – $2,600 | $1,700 | +5% |
| Tennessee | 350 miles away | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | +2% |
Quality levels and sizes in South Carolina
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide South Carolina wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 1 common sizes.
Basic
$780 to $1,450
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,300 to $1,950
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$1,800 to $2,500
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $780 – $1,450 | $1,300 – $1,950 | $1,800 – $2,500 |
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Shower pan in South Carolina: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in South Carolina?
$780 to $2,500 for 1 pan, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside South Carolina can sit above or below that.
+Which city in South Carolina is cheapest for shower pan?
Myrtle Beach at about $1,600 (midpoint, 1 pan). The priciest is Charleston at $1,700.
+Is shower pan cheaper in South Carolina than the US average?
It is 12% cheaper: $1,650 against $1,850 for 1 pan at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in South Carolina?
About 52% ($850). Materials are 32%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.81x the national wage level.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in South Carolina?
The BLS statewide median is $25.93 an hour, against $30.67 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.31 to $30.77.
+Where does South Carolina rank for shower pan costs?
49th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $1,650 for 1 pan. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in South Carolina?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $780 to $1,450 and premium work $1,800 to $2,500. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan by city in South Carolina
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.