Shower pan cost in Brownsville, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $760 – $2,400
- Per pan
- $733 – $1,957
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −16%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #289
- 1 = most expensive
A shower pan in Brownsville, TX usually costs $760 to $2,400 for 1 pan. That works out to about $733 to $1,957 per pan before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $290 less. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $22.53 an hour in the Brownsville area, 27% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Brownsville, TX, standard level
$1,250 to $1,900
About $1,100 to $1,590 per pan before permits. Labor is about 53% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $370 | $670 |
| Labor | $730 | $920 |
| Permits and fees | $150 | $310 |
| Total | $1,250 | $1,900 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Brownsville, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $520 | $890 | 33% |
| Labor | $590 | $830 | $1,050 | 53% |
| Permits and fees | $25 | $230 | $430 | 14% |
| Total | $760 | $1,550 | $2,400 | 100% |
Where the Brownsville price comes from
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, Brownsville wages are 0.79 times the national level. Labor makes up about 53% of the midpoint estimate (56% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Brownsville is at 93.8 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $550 nationally becomes $520 here (midpoint, 1 pan). Permits follow the all-items index of 86.0: $25 to $430.
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 Brownsville. The wage table below marks each row.
What local crews earn in Brownsville
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 Brownsville the blend is 0.79.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 50% of the weighting: a median of $22.53 an hour, 27% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $17.97 and $26.87 an hour. About 250 work in the metro. That is 15.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 50% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Brownsville metro, so we used the Texas statewide median: $22.61 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $19.28 and $26.45 an hour.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $75 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $80. That is a swing of roughly 5.0% to 4.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Brownsville-Harlingen has 157,450 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 151st 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% | $17.97 | $22.53 | $26.87 | $30.67 | 0.73 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $19.28 | $22.61 | $26.45 | $26.77 | 0.84 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.79 | |||||
Brownsville against nearby metros and the rest of Texas
Same job, same size (1 pan), priced for the nearest metros. Austin is the priciest of the group at $1,750. McAllen is the cheapest at $1,550.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brownsville, TXthis page | $760 – $2,400 | $1,550 | |
| McAllen, TX50 miles | $750 – $2,400 | $1,550 | level |
| Corpus Christi, TX125 miles | $830 – $2,550 | $1,700 | +8% |
| Laredo, TX160 miles | $760 – $2,400 | $1,550 | level |
| San Antonio, TX240 miles | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | +6% |
| Austin, TX285 miles | $860 – $2,600 | $1,750 | +10% |
| Texas (statewide) | $840 – $2,600 | $1,750 | +10% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | +19% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Brownsville ranks #289 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Brownsville is 9% below the Texas figure.
Elsewhere in Texas
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $870 – $2,700 | $1,800 | +14% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $860 – $2,650 | $1,750 | +12% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $860 – $2,600 | $1,750 | +10% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | +6% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $800 – $2,500 | $1,650 | +4% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $750 – $2,400 | $1,550 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Brownsville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugene, OR | 157,710 jobs | $1,100 – $3,150 | $2,100 | +35% |
| Hickory, NC | 154,090 jobs | $770 – $2,450 | $1,600 | +2% |
| Gulfport, MS | 158,310 jobs | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | +5% |
| Roanoke, VA | 153,980 jobs | $810 – $2,550 | $1,650 | +6% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: shower pan pricing in Brownsville
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Brownsville. 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
$760 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 | $760 – $1,400 | $1,250 – $1,900 | $1,750 – $2,400 |
Why two Brownsville quotes can differ
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.
Related projects, priced for Brownsville
Jobs that often go together with shower pan are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Brownsville wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen backsplash comes out highest (−11%) and kitchen cabinets lowest (−22%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $3,950 – $19,500 | −16% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,550 – $10,600 | −22% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $3,900 – $13,300 | −12% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $16,400 – $27,900 | −11% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $260 – $1,350 | −11% |
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Shower pan in Brownsville: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Brownsville?
For 1 pan, expect $760 to $2,400 in the Brownsville 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 Brownsville?
About $733 to $1,957 per pan for materials and labor, plus $25 to $430 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $900 to $2,300.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Brownsville or McAllen?
McAllen is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $1,550, which is 0% less than Brownsville ($1,550). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Brownsville?
About 53% at the midpoint, or $830 out of $1,550. Materials are 33% and permits 14%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Brownsville?
$760 to $2,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Brownsville?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $25 to $430 for fees in the Brownsville area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Brownsville expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of Texas?
Brownsville is 9% below the Texas statewide estimate ($1,750 at the midpoint). We cover 21 metros in Texas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Brownsville?
The BLS median is $22.53 an hour in the Brownsville area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.97 to $26.87.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Brownsville?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $760 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 Brownsville
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.