Shower pan cost in Memphis, TN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $830 – $2,550
- Per pan
- $798 – $2,090
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #215
- 1 = most expensive
A shower pan in Memphis, TN usually costs $830 to $2,550 for 1 pan. That works out to about $798 to $2,090 per pan before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $180 less. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $28.22 an hour in the Memphis area, 8% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Memphis, TN, standard level
$1,350 to $2,050
About $1,185 to $1,702 per pan before permits. Labor is about 54% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $680 |
| Labor | $810 | $1,000 |
| Permits and fees | $160 | $330 |
| Total | $1,350 | $2,050 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Memphis, TN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $530 | $910 | 31% |
| Labor | $650 | $910 | $1,200 | 54% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $240 | $460 | 14% |
| Total | $830 | $1,700 | $2,550 | 100% |
Why Memphis prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters, who do 50% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $28.22 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Memphis is 0.87 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 54% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Memphis 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 92.2: $30 to $460.
Pick a size, pick a tier: shower pan pricing in Memphis
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Memphis. 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
$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 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Memphis bid
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 Memphis?
Jobs that often go together with shower pan are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Memphis wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−6%) and kitchen backsplash lowest (−10%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,300 – $21,200 | −9% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,950 – $12,600 | −9% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,400 – $29,600 | −6% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −10% |
How Memphis compares
Of the five closest metros, all are cheaper than Memphis. Jonesboro is the lowest at about $1,500 (midpoint, 1 pan), 65 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TNthis page | $830 – $2,550 | $1,700 | |
| Jonesboro, AR65 miles | $710 – $2,300 | $1,500 | −11% |
| Jackson, TN75 miles | $770 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −5% |
| Little Rock, AR145 miles | $710 – $2,300 | $1,500 | −11% |
| Decatur, AL160 miles | $820 – $2,550 | $1,700 | −1% |
| Clarksville, TN170 miles | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −1% |
| Tennessee (statewide) | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −1% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | +10% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Memphis ranks #215 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Memphis is 1% above the Tennessee figure.
Elsewhere in Tennessee
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | 1,099,300 jobs | $830 – $2,600 | $1,700 | +1% |
| Knoxville, TN | 424,600 jobs | $820 – $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 | −2% |
| Clarksville, TN | 103,220 jobs | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −1% |
| Jackson, TN | 84,530 jobs | $770 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −5% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Memphis against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond, VA | 660,350 jobs | $870 – $2,650 | $1,750 | +5% |
| Hartford, CT | 599,770 jobs | $1,050 – $3,000 | $2,050 | +21% |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 677,680 jobs | $820 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −2% |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 598,260 jobs | $960 – $2,800 | $1,850 | +11% |
What local crews earn in Memphis
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 Memphis the blend is 0.87.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 50% of the weighting: a median of $28.22 an hour, 8% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.82 and $36.24 an hour. About 1,920 work in the metro. That is 31.4 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 $22.00 an hour, 18% below the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $17.87 and $24.63 an hour. About 50 work in the metro. That is 0.8 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 $140 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $90. That is a swing of roughly 5.5% to 8.1% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Memphis has 611,670 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 46th 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% | $22.82 | $28.22 | $36.24 | $30.67 | 0.92 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $17.87 | $22.00 | $24.63 | $26.77 | 0.82 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.87 | |||||
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Shower pan in Memphis: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Memphis?
For 1 pan, expect $830 to $2,550 in the Memphis 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 Memphis?
About $798 to $2,090 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 Memphis or Jonesboro?
Jonesboro is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $1,500, which is 11% less than Memphis ($1,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Memphis?
About 54% at the midpoint, or $910 out of $1,700. Materials are 31% and permits 14%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Memphis?
$830 to $2,550. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Memphis?
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 Memphis area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Memphis expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of Tennessee?
Memphis 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 Memphis?
The BLS median is $28.22 an hour in the Memphis area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.82 to $36.24.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Memphis?
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 Memphis
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.