Shower pan cost in Chattanooga, TN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $760 – $2,450
- Per pan
- $737 – $1,979
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −14%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #284
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a shower pan in the Chattanooga area: $760 to $2,450 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 14% lower than the US figure. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $28.23 an hour in the Chattanooga area, 8% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Chattanooga, TN, standard level
$1,250 to $1,950
About $1,109 to $1,606 per pan before permits. Labor is about 52% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $370 | $680 |
| Labor | $730 | $920 |
| Permits and fees | $160 | $330 |
| Total | $1,250 | $1,950 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Chattanooga, TN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $530 | $910 | 33% |
| Labor | $590 | $830 | $1,050 | 52% |
| Permits and fees | $25 | $240 | $460 | 15% |
| Total | $760 | $1,600 | $2,450 | 100% |
What is behind the Chattanooga number
Labor is 52% 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 Chattanooga the blended ratio comes out at 0.79.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Chattanooga is at 96.0 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $550 nationally becomes $530 here (midpoint, 1 pan). Permits follow the all-items index of 91.5: $25 to $460.
Specs and site conditions that change a Chattanooga bid
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.
Who does the work: Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga the blend is 0.79.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 50% of the weighting: a median of $28.23 an hour, 8% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.34 and $34.14 an hour. About 860 work in the metro. That is 32.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 50% of the weighting: a median of $17.67 an hour, 34% below the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $16.90 and $21.42 an hour. About 40 work in the metro. That is 1.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.3 nationally, so expect fewer 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 $100 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $100. That is a swing of roughly 6.3% to 6.3% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Chattanooga has 268,750 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 98th 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% | $22.34 | $28.23 | $34.14 | $30.67 | 0.92 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $16.90 | $17.67 | $21.42 | $26.77 | 0.66 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.79 | |||||
Is Chattanooga cheap or dear? The local comparison
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 $1,600 to $1,700 across Chattanooga and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga, TNthis page | $760 – $2,450 | $1,600 | |
| Dalton, GA35 miles | $770 – $2,450 | $1,600 | +1% |
| Huntsville, AL80 miles | $820 – $2,550 | $1,700 | +5% |
| Knoxville, TN95 miles | $820 – $2,550 | $1,700 | +5% |
| Gainesville, GA100 miles | $800 – $2,500 | $1,650 | +4% |
| Nashville, TN105 miles | $830 – $2,600 | $1,700 | +6% |
| Tennessee (statewide) | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | +4% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | +17% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Chattanooga ranks #284 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Chattanooga is 4% below the Tennessee figure.
Elsewhere in Tennessee
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | 1,099,300 jobs | $830 – $2,600 | $1,700 | +6% |
| Memphis, TN | 611,670 jobs | $830 – $2,550 | $1,700 | +5% |
| Knoxville, TN | 424,600 jobs | $820 – $2,550 | $1,700 | +5% |
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | +4% |
| Clarksville, TN | 103,220 jobs | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | +4% |
| Jackson, TN | 84,530 jobs | $770 – $2,450 | $1,600 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Chattanooga against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 268,970 jobs | $980 – $3,000 | $2,000 | +25% |
| Huntsville, AL | 266,650 jobs | $820 – $2,550 | $1,700 | +5% |
| Jackson, MS | 270,730 jobs | $770 – $2,450 | $1,600 | level |
| Lakeland, FL | 265,280 jobs | $780 – $2,500 | $1,650 | +2% |
Planning more than one job in Chattanooga?
Jobs that often go together with shower pan are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Chattanooga wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−6%) and kitchen backsplash lowest (−16%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,250 – $21,000 | −10% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,950 – $12,700 | −8% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,400 – $29,700 | −6% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $250 – $1,250 | −16% |
Chattanooga: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Chattanooga. 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
$760 to $1,450
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,250 to $1,950
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$1,750 to $2,450
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $760 – $1,450 | $1,250 – $1,950 | $1,750 – $2,450 |
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Shower pan in Chattanooga: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Chattanooga?
For 1 pan, expect $760 to $2,450 in the Chattanooga area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,250 to $1,950. Small jobs usually cost more per pan and large ones less.
+What is the price per pan for shower pan in Chattanooga?
About $737 to $1,979 per pan for materials and labor, plus $25 to $460 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $900 to $2,300.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Chattanooga or Dalton?
Dalton is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $1,600, which is 1% more than Chattanooga ($1,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Chattanooga?
About 52% at the midpoint, or $830 out of $1,600. Materials are 33% and permits 15%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Chattanooga?
$760 to $2,450. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Chattanooga?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $25 to $460 for fees in the Chattanooga area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Chattanooga expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of Tennessee?
Chattanooga is 4% below the Tennessee statewide estimate ($1,650 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Tennessee; see the state page to compare them.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Chattanooga?
The BLS median is $28.23 an hour in the Chattanooga area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.34 to $34.14.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Chattanooga?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $760 to $1,450 and premium work $1,750 to $2,450. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan near Chattanooga
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.