Shower pan cost in Johnson City, TN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $750 – $2,400
- Per pan
- $723 – $1,956
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −16%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #290
- 1 = most expensive
A shower pan in Johnson City, TN usually costs $750 to $2,400 for 1 pan. That works out to about $723 to $1,956 per pan before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $290 less. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $23.31 an hour in the Johnson City area, 24% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Johnson City, TN, standard level
$1,250 to $1,900
About $1,093 to $1,586 per pan before permits. Labor is about 52% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $680 |
| Labor | $720 | $900 |
| Permits and fees | $150 | $320 |
| Total | $1,250 | $1,900 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Johnson City, TN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $530 | $910 | 34% |
| Labor | $580 | $810 | $1,050 | 52% |
| Permits and fees | $25 | $230 | $440 | 15% |
| Total | $750 | $1,550 | $2,400 | 100% |
Why Johnson City prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters at 50%, tile and stone setters at 50%. Weighted together, Johnson City wages are 0.77 times the national level. Labor makes up about 52% of the midpoint estimate (56% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Johnson City 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 87.9: $25 to $440.
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 Johnson City. The wage table below marks each row.
Johnson City against nearby metros and the rest of Tennessee
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Johnson City. Hickory comes closest at about $1,600.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson City, TNthis page | $750 – $2,400 | $1,550 | |
| Kingsport, TN25 miles | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | +5% |
| Asheville, NC45 miles | $850 – $2,600 | $1,750 | +11% |
| Hickory, NC60 miles | $770 – $2,450 | $1,600 | +2% |
| Knoxville, TN100 miles | $820 – $2,550 | $1,700 | +7% |
| Spartanburg, SC105 miles | $770 – $2,450 | $1,600 | +3% |
| Tennessee (statewide) | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | +6% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | +19% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Johnson City ranks #290 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Johnson City is 6% below the Tennessee figure.
Elsewhere in Tennessee
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | 1,099,300 jobs | $830 – $2,600 | $1,700 | +8% |
| Memphis, TN | 611,670 jobs | $830 – $2,550 | $1,700 | +7% |
| Knoxville, TN | 424,600 jobs | $820 – $2,550 | $1,700 | +7% |
| Chattanooga, TN | 268,750 jobs | $760 – $2,450 | $1,600 | +2% |
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | +5% |
| Clarksville, TN | 103,220 jobs | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | +6% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Johnson City against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Falls, ID | 81,840 jobs | $730 – $2,400 | $1,550 | −1% |
| Odessa, TX | 80,910 jobs | $850 – $2,600 | $1,700 | +9% |
| Hilton Head, SC | 81,920 jobs | $790 – $2,500 | $1,650 | +5% |
| Greenville, NC | 80,770 jobs | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | +5% |
What local crews earn in Johnson City
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 Johnson City the blend is 0.77.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 50% of the weighting: a median of $23.31 an hour, 24% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $20.64 and $28.97 an hour. About 210 work in the metro. That is 25.7 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 Johnson City 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 $95 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $45. That is a swing of roughly 2.9% to 6.2% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Johnson City has 81,690 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 234th 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% | $20.64 | $23.31 | $28.97 | $30.67 | 0.76 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $17.57 | $20.95 | $22.81 | $26.77 | 0.78 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.77 | |||||
Johnson City: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Johnson City. 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
$750 to $1,400
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,250 to $1,900
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$1,750 to $2,400
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $750 – $1,400 | $1,250 – $1,900 | $1,750 – $2,400 |
Shower pan: what moves the price in Johnson City
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.
Planning more than one job in Johnson City?
Jobs that often go together with shower pan are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Johnson City wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, window replacement comes out highest (−7%) and bathroom remodel lowest (−13%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,050 – $20,200 | −13% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,850 – $12,100 | −13% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,100 – $13,900 | −7% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,100 – $29,100 | −7% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $260 – $1,350 | −11% |
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Shower pan in Johnson City: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Johnson City?
For 1 pan, expect $750 to $2,400 in the Johnson City area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,250 to $1,900. Small jobs usually cost more per pan and large ones less.
+What is the price per pan for shower pan in Johnson City?
About $723 to $1,956 per pan for materials and labor, plus $25 to $440 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $900 to $2,300.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Johnson City or Kingsport?
Kingsport is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $1,650, which is 5% more than Johnson City ($1,550). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Johnson City?
About 52% at the midpoint, or $810 out of $1,550. Materials are 34% and permits 15%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Johnson City?
$750 to $2,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Johnson City?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $25 to $440 for fees in the Johnson City area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Johnson City expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of Tennessee?
Johnson City is 6% 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 Johnson City?
The BLS median is $23.31 an hour in the Johnson City area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.64 to $28.97.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Johnson City?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $750 to $1,400 and premium work $1,750 to $2,400. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan near Johnson City
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.