Shower pan cost in Knoxville, TN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $820 – $2,550
- Per pan
- $790 – $2,076
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #220
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a shower pan in Knoxville, plan on $820 to $2,550 for 1 pan, all in. Per pan, that is $790 to $2,076 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 10% lower than the national one. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $28.78 an hour in the Knoxville area, 6% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Knoxville, TN, standard level
$1,350 to $2,000
About $1,176 to $1,690 per pan before permits. Labor is about 54% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $680 |
| Labor | $800 | $1,000 |
| Permits and fees | $160 | $330 |
| Total | $1,350 | $2,000 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Knoxville, TN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $530 | $910 | 32% |
| Labor | $650 | $900 | $1,150 | 54% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $250 | $460 | 15% |
| Total | $820 | $1,700 | $2,550 | 100% |
Where the Knoxville price comes from
Labor is 54% 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 Knoxville the blended ratio comes out at 0.86.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Knoxville metro is 96.2 (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 (92.6) and land at $30 to $460.
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 Knoxville. The wage table below marks each row.
Specs and site conditions that change a Knoxville bid
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.
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).
Knoxville labor market for shower pan
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 Knoxville is 0.86 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 50%) the local median is $28.78 an hour, which is 6% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.69 and $35.32 an hour. BLS counts 1,700 of them working in the area, 40.0 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 Knoxville 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.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($35.32 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $110. At the 25th percentile ($22.69) it shrinks by about $100. The total moves by 6.7% or 6.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 424,600 jobs in the Knoxville area. That makes it the 59th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.27% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 50% | $22.69 | $28.78 | $35.32 | $30.67 | 0.94 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $17.57 | $20.95 | $22.81 | $26.77 | 0.78 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.86 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Knoxville
Because every project leans on different trades, Knoxville's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen remodel runs −6% and kitchen backsplash −11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,250 – $21,000 | −10% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,950 – $12,600 | −9% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,100 | −7% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,400 – $29,600 | −6% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $260 – $1,350 | −11% |
Is Knoxville cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (1 pan), priced for the nearest metros. Asheville is the priciest of the group at $1,750. Johnson City is the cheapest at $1,550.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville, TNthis page | $820 – $2,550 | $1,700 | |
| Asheville, NC95 miles | $850 – $2,600 | $1,750 | +4% |
| Dalton, GA95 miles | $770 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −4% |
| Chattanooga, TN95 miles | $760 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −5% |
| Johnson City, TN100 miles | $750 – $2,400 | $1,550 | −6% |
| Kingsport, TN100 miles | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −1% |
| Tennessee (statewide) | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −1% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | +11% |
Across 300 US metros, Knoxville comes in at #220 from the top. The priciest is Bellingham, WA at $2,450; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $1,500 (midpoints, 1 pan). Statewide, Knoxville is 1% above the Tennessee figure.
Other Tennessee metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | 1,099,300 jobs | $830 – $2,600 | $1,700 | +1% |
| Memphis, TN | 611,670 jobs | $830 – $2,550 | $1,700 | +1% |
| Chattanooga, TN | 268,750 jobs | $760 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −5% |
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −1% |
| Clarksville, TN | 103,220 jobs | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −1% |
| Jackson, TN | 84,530 jobs | $770 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −5% |
Cities with a workforce like Knoxville's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Knoxville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville, SC | 434,900 jobs | $760 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −4% |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 409,690 jobs | $910 – $2,650 | $1,800 | +7% |
| New Orleans, LA | 445,550 jobs | $830 – $2,550 | $1,700 | +1% |
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $1,100 – $3,050 | $2,100 | +24% |
Cost by quality level and size in Knoxville
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Knoxville 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
$820 to $1,500
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,350 to $2,000
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$1,850 to $2,550
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $820 – $1,500 | $1,350 – $2,000 | $1,850 – $2,550 |
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Shower pan in Knoxville: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Knoxville?
For 1 pan, expect $820 to $2,550 in the Knoxville area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,350 to $2,000. Small jobs usually cost more per pan and large ones less.
+What is the price per pan for shower pan in Knoxville?
About $790 to $2,076 per pan for materials and labor, plus $30 to $460 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $900 to $2,300.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Knoxville or Asheville?
Asheville is 95 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $1,750, which is 4% more than Knoxville ($1,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Knoxville?
About 54% at the midpoint, or $900 out of $1,700. Materials are 32% and permits 15%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Knoxville?
$820 to $2,550. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Knoxville?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $30 to $460 for fees in the Knoxville area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Knoxville expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of Tennessee?
Knoxville is 1% above 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 Knoxville?
The BLS median is $28.78 an hour in the Knoxville area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.69 to $35.32.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Knoxville?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $820 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 Knoxville
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.