Shower pan cost in Nashville, TN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $830 – $2,600
- Per pan
- $800 – $2,095
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #204
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a shower pan in Nashville, plan on $830 to $2,600 for 1 pan, all in. Per pan, that is $800 to $2,095 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 9% lower than the national one. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $28.90 an hour in the Nashville area, 6% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Nashville, TN, standard level
$1,350 to $2,050
About $1,189 to $1,707 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 | $350 |
| Total | $1,350 | $2,050 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Nashville, TN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $530 | $910 | 31% |
| Labor | $660 | $920 | $1,200 | 54% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $260 | $480 | 15% |
| Total | $830 | $1,700 | $2,600 | 100% |
Why Nashville 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 $28.90 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Nashville is 0.87 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 54% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Nashville 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 (96.3) and land at $30 to $480.
Specs and site conditions that change a Nashville 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).
Nashville 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 Nashville is 0.87 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 50%) the local median is $28.90 an hour, which is 6% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $23.57 and $36.10 an hour. BLS counts 2,760 of them working in the area, 25.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is thinner than average.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 50%) the local median is $21.60 an hour, which is 19% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $17.64 and $26.98 an hour. BLS counts 140 of them working in the area, 1.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($36.10 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $120. At the 25th percentile ($23.57) it shrinks by about $90. The total moves by 7.2% or 5.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 1,099,300 jobs in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin area. That makes it the 33rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.71% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 50% | $23.57 | $28.90 | $36.10 | $30.67 | 0.94 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $17.64 | $21.60 | $26.98 | $26.77 | 0.81 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.87 | |||||
Is Nashville cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (1 pan), priced for the nearest metros. Bowling Green is the priciest of the group at $1,750. Chattanooga is the cheapest at $1,600.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TNthis page | $830 – $2,600 | $1,700 | |
| Clarksville, TN65 miles | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −2% |
| Bowling Green, KY70 miles | $870 – $2,600 | $1,750 | +2% |
| Huntsville, AL90 miles | $820 – $2,550 | $1,700 | −1% |
| Chattanooga, TN105 miles | $760 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −6% |
| Decatur, AL115 miles | $820 – $2,550 | $1,700 | −2% |
| Tennessee (statewide) | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −2% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | +10% |
Across 300 US metros, Nashville comes in at #204 from the top. The priciest is Bellingham, WA at $2,450; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $1,500 (midpoints, 1 pan). Statewide, Nashville is 2% above the Tennessee figure.
Other Tennessee metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN | 611,670 jobs | $830 – $2,550 | $1,700 | −1% |
| Knoxville, TN | 424,600 jobs | $820 – $2,550 | $1,700 | −1% |
| Chattanooga, TN | 268,750 jobs | $760 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −6% |
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −3% |
| Clarksville, TN | 103,220 jobs | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −2% |
| Jackson, TN | 84,530 jobs | $770 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −6% |
Cities with a workforce like Nashville's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Nashville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH | 1,101,030 jobs | $870 – $2,600 | $1,750 | +2% |
| Kansas City, MO | 1,096,110 jobs | $1,000 – $2,850 | $1,950 | +13% |
| Indianapolis, IN | 1,105,170 jobs | $960 – $2,800 | $1,900 | +11% |
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $950 – $2,900 | $1,950 | +13% |
Cost by quality level and size in Nashville
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Nashville 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
$830 to $1,550
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,350 to $2,050
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$1,900 to $2,600
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $830 – $1,550 | $1,350 – $2,050 | $1,900 – $2,600 |
What nearby projects cost in Nashville
Because every project leans on different trades, Nashville's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs −4% and kitchen backsplash −10%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,350 – $21,600 | −7% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,050 – $13,200 | −5% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,350 – $14,400 | −4% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,600 – $30,000 | −5% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −10% |
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Shower pan in Nashville: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Nashville?
For 1 pan, expect $830 to $2,600 in the Nashville 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 Nashville?
About $800 to $2,095 per pan for materials and labor, plus $30 to $480 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $900 to $2,300.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Nashville or Clarksville?
Clarksville is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $1,650, which is 2% less than Nashville ($1,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Nashville?
About 54% at the midpoint, or $920 out of $1,700. Materials are 31% and permits 15%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Nashville?
$830 to $2,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Nashville?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $30 to $480 for fees in the Nashville area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Nashville expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of Tennessee?
Nashville is 2% 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 Nashville?
The BLS median is $28.90 an hour in the Nashville area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.57 to $36.10.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Nashville?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $830 to $1,550 and premium work $1,900 to $2,600. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan near Nashville
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.