Shower pan cost in Sioux Falls, SD
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $830 – $2,550
- Per pan
- $807 – $2,103
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #209
- 1 = most expensive
Sioux Falls homeowners pay roughly $830 to $2,550 to install a shower pan at 1 pan, or $807 to $2,103 per pan (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Sioux Falls is 9% lower. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $26.44 an hour in the Sioux Falls area, 14% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Sioux Falls, SD, standard level
$1,350 to $2,050
About $1,196 to $1,714 per pan before permits. Labor is about 55% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $370 | $680 |
| Labor | $820 | $1,050 |
| Permits and fees | $150 | $330 |
| Total | $1,350 | $2,050 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Sioux Falls, SD
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $530 | $910 | 31% |
| Labor | $660 | $930 | $1,200 | 55% |
| Permits and fees | $25 | $240 | $450 | 14% |
| Total | $830 | $1,700 | $2,550 | 100% |
What is behind the Sioux Falls number
Labor is 55% 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 Sioux Falls the blended ratio comes out at 0.89.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Sioux Falls metro is 95.5 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 pan comes to $530, compared with $550 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (90.6) 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 Sioux Falls. The wage table below marks each row.
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Sioux Falls is 0.89 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 50%) the local median is $26.44 an hour, which is 14% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.25 and $30.59 an hour. BLS counts 810 of them working in the area, 45.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 50% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Sioux Falls metro, so we used the South Dakota statewide median: $24.34 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $23.34 and $32.61 an hour.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($30.59 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $70. At the 25th percentile ($22.25) it shrinks by about $70. The total moves by 4.2% or 4.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 178,590 jobs in the Sioux Falls area. That makes it the 130th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.11% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 50% | $22.25 | $26.44 | $30.59 | $30.67 | 0.86 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $23.34 | $24.34 | $32.61 | $26.77 | 0.91 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.89 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Sioux Falls
Because every project leans on different trades, Sioux Falls's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen remodel runs −6% and kitchen cabinets −11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,300 – $21,300 | −8% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,900 – $12,400 | −11% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,100 – $13,900 | −8% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,300 – $29,500 | −6% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,400 | −7% |
How Sioux Falls compares
Same job, same size (1 pan), priced for the nearest metros. St. Cloud is the priciest of the group at $2,150.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SDthis page | $830 – $2,550 | $1,700 | |
| Sioux City, IA75 miles | $890 – $2,650 | $1,750 | +4% |
| Omaha, NE160 miles | $950 – $2,750 | $1,850 | +10% |
| St. Cloud, MN185 miles | $1,200 – $3,150 | $2,150 | +28% |
| Lincoln, NE185 miles | $920 – $2,700 | $1,800 | +7% |
| Des Moines, IA210 miles | $980 – $2,800 | $1,900 | +11% |
| South Dakota (statewide) | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −2% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | +10% |
Across 300 US metros, Sioux Falls comes in at #209 from the top. The priciest is Bellingham, WA at $2,450; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $1,500 (midpoints, 1 pan). Statewide, Sioux Falls is 2% above the South Dakota figure.
Other South Dakota metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid City, SD | 73,820 jobs | $840 – $2,550 | $1,700 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Sioux Falls's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Sioux Falls against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette, LA | 179,570 jobs | $780 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −5% |
| Anchorage, AK | 177,050 jobs | $1,100 – $3,200 | $2,150 | +28% |
| Davenport, IA | 180,450 jobs | $980 – $2,800 | $1,900 | +12% |
| Reading, PA | 174,670 jobs | $1,000 – $2,950 | $2,000 | +17% |
Sioux Falls: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Sioux Falls 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
$830 to $1,500
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,350 to $2,050
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$1,850 to $2,550
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $830 – $1,500 | $1,350 – $2,050 | $1,850 – $2,550 |
Why two Sioux Falls 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.
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Shower pan in Sioux Falls: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Sioux Falls?
For 1 pan, expect $830 to $2,550 in the Sioux Falls area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,350 to $2,050. Small jobs usually cost more per pan and large ones less.
+What is the price per pan for shower pan in Sioux Falls?
About $807 to $2,103 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 Sioux Falls or Sioux City?
Sioux City is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $1,750, which is 4% more than Sioux Falls ($1,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Sioux Falls?
About 55% at the midpoint, or $930 out of $1,700. Materials are 31% and permits 14%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Sioux Falls?
$830 to $2,550. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Sioux Falls?
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 Sioux Falls area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Sioux Falls expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of South Dakota?
Sioux Falls is 2% above the South Dakota statewide estimate ($1,650 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in South Dakota; see the state page to compare them.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Sioux Falls?
The BLS median is $26.44 an hour in the Sioux Falls area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.25 to $30.59.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Sioux Falls?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $830 to $1,500 and premium work $1,850 to $2,550. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan near Sioux Falls
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.