Shower pan cost in Texas
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (1 pan)
- $840 – $2,600
- Per pan
- $816 – $2,135
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $1,850
- Metros covered
- 21
Texas prices for shower pan: $840 to $2,600 for 1 pan, or $816 to $2,135 per pan without the permit. The state midpoint is 7% below the national one. Local wages for plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters are $28.77 an hour.
Inside Texas, the metros we cover range from $1,550 (McAllen) to $1,800 (Dallas) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Texas (statewide), standard level
$1,400 to $2,100
About $1,211 to $1,739 per pan before permits. Labor is about 54% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $700 |
| Labor | $830 | $1,050 |
| Permits and fees | $170 | $350 |
| Total | $1,400 | $2,100 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Texas
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $150 | $540 | $930 | 31% |
| Labor | $670 | $940 | $1,200 | 54% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $260 | $490 | 15% |
| Total | $840 | $1,750 | $2,600 | 100% |
Quality levels and sizes in Texas
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Texas wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 1 common sizes.
Basic
$840 to $1,550
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,400 to $2,100
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$1,900 to $2,600
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $840 – $1,550 | $1,400 – $2,100 | $1,900 – $2,600 |
Other Texas jobs that often go with shower pan
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Texas wages and prices. Against national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−4%) and kitchen cabinets lowest (−9%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,350 – $21,500 | −8% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,000 – $12,600 | −9% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,200 – $14,200 | −6% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,700 – $30,100 | −4% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,400 | −8% |
How Texas compares with nearby states
Texas ranks 35 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for shower pan, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Massachusetts at $2,350 and the cheapest Arkansas at $1,500, both for 1 pan at the midpoint. Texas sits at $1,750. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 330 miles away | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −5% |
| Louisiana | 360 miles away | $840 – $2,550 | $1,700 | −2% |
| Arkansas | 390 miles away | $710 – $2,300 | $1,500 | −13% |
| Mississippi | 450 miles away | $760 – $2,400 | $1,600 | −9% |
| Kansas | 490 miles away | $920 – $2,700 | $1,800 | +4% |
Shower pan: what moves the price in Texas
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.
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.
Texas labor market for shower pan
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 2 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 0.89 for Texas.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 50%) the local median is $28.77 an hour, which is 6% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.78 and $35.63 an hour. BLS counts 44,090 of them working in the state, 31.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is about average.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 50%) the local median is $22.61 an hour, which is 16% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $19.28 and $26.45 an hour. BLS counts 1,260 of them working in the state, 0.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters ($35.63 an hour) would add about $120 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($22.78) would take off about $100. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 14,071,160 jobs across Texas (May 2025), which is 9.0% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 50% | $22.78 | $28.77 | $35.63 | $30.67 | 0.94 | state |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $19.28 | $22.61 | $26.45 | $26.77 | 0.84 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.89 | |||||
Which Texas city is cheapest for shower pan?
2 of the 21 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $1,750, and the top-to-bottom gap is 15%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (1 pan) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | $870 – $2,700 | $1,800 | +4% |
| Houston, TX | $860 – $2,650 | $1,750 | +2% |
| Austin, TX | $860 – $2,600 | $1,750 | level |
| Odessa, TX | $850 – $2,600 | $1,700 | −1% |
| Midland, TX | $840 – $2,600 | $1,700 | −1% |
| Beaumont, TX | $850 – $2,550 | $1,700 | −1% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $830 – $2,550 | $1,700 | −2% |
| Waco, TX | $820 – $2,550 | $1,700 | −3% |
| San Antonio, TX | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −4% |
| Killeen, TX | $820 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −4% |
| Amarillo, TX | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −4% |
| Longview, TX | $800 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −5% |
| El Paso, TX | $800 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −5% |
| Abilene, TX | $790 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −6% |
| College Station, TX | $780 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −7% |
| Tyler, TX | $770 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −7% |
| Lubbock, TX | $770 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −7% |
| Texarkana, TX | $770 – $2,400 | $1,600 | −9% |
| Brownsville, TX | $760 – $2,400 | $1,550 | −9% |
| Laredo, TX | $760 – $2,400 | $1,550 | −9% |
| McAllen, TX | $750 – $2,400 | $1,550 | −10% |
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Shower pan in Texas: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Texas?
$840 to $2,600 for 1 pan, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Texas can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Texas is cheapest for shower pan?
McAllen at about $1,550 (midpoint, 1 pan). The priciest is Dallas at $1,800.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Texas than the US average?
It is 7% cheaper: $1,750 against $1,850 for 1 pan at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Texas?
About 54% ($940). Materials are 31%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.89x the national wage level.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Texas?
The BLS statewide median is $28.77 an hour, against $30.67 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.78 to $35.63.
+Where does Texas rank for shower pan costs?
35th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $1,750 for 1 pan. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Texas?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $840 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 by city in Texas
- Dallas, TX$1,800 midpoint
- Houston, TX$1,750 midpoint
- Austin, TX$1,750 midpoint
- Odessa, TX$1,700 midpoint
- Midland, TX$1,700 midpoint
- Beaumont, TX$1,700 midpoint
- Corpus Christi, TX$1,700 midpoint
- Waco, TX$1,700 midpoint
- San Antonio, TX$1,650 midpoint
- Killeen, TX$1,650 midpoint
- Amarillo, TX$1,650 midpoint
- Longview, TX$1,650 midpoint
- El Paso, TX$1,650 midpoint
- Abilene, TX$1,600 midpoint
- College Station, TX$1,600 midpoint
- Tyler, TX$1,600 midpoint
- Lubbock, TX$1,600 midpoint
- Texarkana, TX$1,600 midpoint
- Brownsville, TX$1,550 midpoint
- Laredo, TX$1,550 midpoint
- McAllen, TX$1,550 midpoint
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.