Shower pan cost in Jackson, TN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $770 – $2,450
- Per pan
- $747 – $1,999
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −14%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #285
- 1 = most expensive
A shower pan in Jackson, TN usually costs $770 to $2,450 for 1 pan. That works out to about $747 to $1,999 per pan before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $270 less. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $25.30 an hour in the Jackson area, 18% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Jackson, TN, standard level
$1,250 to $1,950
About $1,123 to $1,624 per pan before permits. Labor is about 53% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $680 |
| Labor | $750 | $940 |
| Permits and fees | $150 | $310 |
| Total | $1,250 | $1,950 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Jackson, TN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $530 | $910 | 33% |
| Labor | $600 | $840 | $1,100 | 53% |
| Permits and fees | $25 | $230 | $430 | 14% |
| Total | $770 | $1,600 | $2,450 | 100% |
Why Jackson prices look the way they do
Labor is 53% 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 Jackson the blended ratio comes out at 0.80.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Jackson is at 96.2 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 85.5: $25 to $430.
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 Jackson. The wage table below marks each row.
Related projects, priced for Jackson
Jobs that often go together with shower pan are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Jackson wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−7%) and kitchen cabinets lowest (−12%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,150 – $20,600 | −12% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,850 – $12,200 | −12% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,200 – $29,300 | −7% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $260 – $1,350 | −11% |
Cost by quality level and size in Jackson
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Jackson. 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
$770 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 | $770 – $1,450 | $1,250 – $1,950 | $1,750 – $2,450 |
Shower pan: what moves the price in Jackson
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.
Is Jackson cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (1 pan), priced for the nearest metros. Nashville is the priciest of the group at $1,700. Jonesboro is the cheapest at $1,500.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, TNthis page | $770 – $2,450 | $1,600 | |
| Memphis, TN75 miles | $830 – $2,550 | $1,700 | +6% |
| Clarksville, TN95 miles | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | +4% |
| Jonesboro, AR100 miles | $710 – $2,300 | $1,500 | −6% |
| Nashville, TN125 miles | $830 – $2,600 | $1,700 | +6% |
| Decatur, AL135 miles | $820 – $2,550 | $1,700 | +5% |
| Tennessee (statewide) | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | +4% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | +17% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Jackson ranks #285 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Jackson 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 | +6% |
| Knoxville, TN | 424,600 jobs | $820 – $2,550 | $1,700 | +5% |
| Chattanooga, TN | 268,750 jobs | $760 – $2,450 | $1,600 | level |
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | +4% |
| Clarksville, TN | 103,220 jobs | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | +4% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Jackson against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eau Claire, WI | 86,060 jobs | $1,150 – $3,100 | $2,100 | +32% |
| La Crosse, WI | 84,380 jobs | $1,100 – $3,000 | $2,050 | +27% |
| Daphne, AL | 87,120 jobs | $810 – $2,550 | $1,650 | +5% |
| Waterloo, IA | 84,260 jobs | $900 – $2,650 | $1,750 | +11% |
What local crews earn in Jackson
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 Jackson the blend is 0.80.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 50% of the weighting: a median of $25.30 an hour, 18% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $21.42 and $33.29 an hour. About 260 work in the metro. That is 30.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 50% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Jackson metro, so we used the Tennessee statewide median: $20.95 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $17.57 and $22.81 an hour.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $140 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $65. That is a swing of roughly 4.2% to 8.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Jackson has 84,530 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 227th 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% | $21.42 | $25.30 | $33.29 | $30.67 | 0.82 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $17.57 | $20.95 | $22.81 | $26.77 | 0.78 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.80 | |||||
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Shower pan in Jackson: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Jackson?
For 1 pan, expect $770 to $2,450 in the Jackson 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 Jackson?
About $747 to $1,999 per pan for materials and labor, plus $25 to $430 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $900 to $2,300.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Jackson or Memphis?
Memphis is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $1,700, which is 6% more than Jackson ($1,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Jackson?
About 53% at the midpoint, or $840 out of $1,600. Materials are 33% and permits 14%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Jackson?
$770 to $2,450. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Jackson?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $25 to $430 for fees in the Jackson area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Jackson expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of Tennessee?
Jackson 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 Jackson?
The BLS median is $25.30 an hour in the Jackson area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.42 to $33.29.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Jackson?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $770 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 Jackson
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.