Shower pan cost in Corpus Christi, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $830 – $2,550
- Per pan
- $807 – $2,089
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #211
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a shower pan in the Corpus Christi area: $830 to $2,550 for 1 pan. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 9% lower than the US figure. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $28.56 an hour in the Corpus Christi area, 7% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Corpus Christi, TX, standard level
$1,350 to $2,050
About $1,191 to $1,705 per pan before permits. Labor is about 55% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $370 | $670 |
| Labor | $830 | $1,050 |
| Permits and fees | $160 | $330 |
| Total | $1,350 | $2,050 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Corpus Christi, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $520 | $890 | 30% |
| Labor | $670 | $930 | $1,200 | 55% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $250 | $460 | 15% |
| Total | $830 | $1,700 | $2,550 | 100% |
Where the Corpus Christi 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, Corpus Christi wages are 0.89 times the national level. Labor makes up about 55% of the midpoint estimate (56% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Corpus Christi 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 92.7: $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 Corpus Christi. The wage table below marks each row.
Is Corpus Christi cheap or dear? The local comparison
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 1 pan range from $1,550 to $1,750 across Corpus Christi and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi, TXthis page | $830 – $2,550 | $1,700 | |
| McAllen, TX115 miles | $750 – $2,400 | $1,550 | −8% |
| Laredo, TX120 miles | $760 – $2,400 | $1,550 | −7% |
| Brownsville, TX125 miles | $760 – $2,400 | $1,550 | −7% |
| San Antonio, TX130 miles | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −2% |
| Austin, TX165 miles | $860 – $2,600 | $1,750 | +3% |
| Texas (statewide) | $840 – $2,600 | $1,750 | +2% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | +10% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Corpus Christi ranks #211 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Corpus Christi is 2% below the Texas figure.
Elsewhere in Texas
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $870 – $2,700 | $1,800 | +6% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $860 – $2,650 | $1,750 | +4% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $860 – $2,600 | $1,750 | +3% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −2% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $800 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −3% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $750 – $2,400 | $1,550 | −8% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Corpus Christi against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modesto, CA | 195,230 jobs | $900 – $2,800 | $1,850 | +10% |
| Boulder, CO | 192,390 jobs | $950 – $2,800 | $1,900 | +11% |
| Savannah, GA | 198,360 jobs | $850 – $2,600 | $1,750 | +2% |
| Wilmington, NC | 191,280 jobs | $810 – $2,550 | $1,650 | −1% |
What nearby projects cost in Corpus Christi
Jobs that often go together with shower pan are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Corpus Christi wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−8%) and kitchen cabinets lowest (−12%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,250 – $21,000 | −10% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,800 – $12,200 | −12% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,000 – $13,600 | −10% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,000 – $28,900 | −8% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −10% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Corpus Christi 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.
Corpus Christi: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Corpus Christi. 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 |
Who does the work: Corpus Christi trade wages
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 Corpus Christi the blend is 0.89.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 50% of the weighting: a median of $28.56 an hour, 7% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $23.21 and $30.37 an hour. About 1,160 work in the metro. That is 60.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 50% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Corpus Christi 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 $30 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $90. That is a swing of roughly 5.4% to 1.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Corpus Christi has 192,580 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 118th 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% | $23.21 | $28.56 | $30.37 | $30.67 | 0.93 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $19.28 | $22.61 | $26.45 | $26.77 | 0.84 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.89 | |||||
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Shower pan in Corpus Christi: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Corpus Christi?
For 1 pan, expect $830 to $2,550 in the Corpus Christi 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 Corpus Christi?
About $807 to $2,089 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 Corpus Christi or McAllen?
McAllen is 115 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $1,550, which is 8% less than Corpus Christi ($1,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Corpus Christi?
About 55% at the midpoint, or $930 out of $1,700. Materials are 30% and permits 15%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Corpus Christi?
$830 to $2,550. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Corpus Christi?
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 Corpus Christi area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Corpus Christi expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of Texas?
Corpus Christi is 2% 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 Corpus Christi?
The BLS median is $28.56 an hour in the Corpus Christi area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.21 to $30.37.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Corpus Christi?
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 Corpus Christi
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.