Shower pan cost in Killeen, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $820 – $2,500
- Per pan
- $790 – $2,060
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −11%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #236
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a shower pan in Killeen, plan on $820 to $2,500 for 1 pan, all in. Per pan, that is $790 to $2,060 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 11% lower than the national one. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $27.22 an hour in the Killeen area, 11% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Killeen, TX, standard level
$1,350 to $2,000
About $1,171 to $1,679 per pan before permits. Labor is about 55% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $370 | $670 |
| Labor | $810 | $1,000 |
| Permits and fees | $160 | $330 |
| Total | $1,350 | $2,000 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Killeen, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $520 | $890 | 31% |
| Labor | $650 | $910 | $1,150 | 55% |
| Permits and fees | $25 | $240 | $460 | 14% |
| Total | $820 | $1,650 | $2,500 | 100% |
Where the Killeen 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, Killeen wages are 0.87 times the national level. Labor makes up about 55% of the midpoint estimate (56% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Killeen metro is 93.8 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 pan comes to $520, compared with $550 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (91.1) and land at $25 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 Killeen. The wage table below marks each row.
Is Killeen cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Killeen. College Station is the lowest at about $1,600 (midpoint, 1 pan), 85 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killeen, TXthis page | $820 – $2,500 | $1,650 | |
| Waco, TX40 miles | $820 – $2,550 | $1,700 | +1% |
| Austin, TX65 miles | $860 – $2,600 | $1,750 | +4% |
| College Station, TX85 miles | $780 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −3% |
| Dallas, TX125 miles | $870 – $2,700 | $1,800 | +8% |
| San Antonio, TX130 miles | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | level |
| Texas (statewide) | $840 – $2,600 | $1,750 | +4% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | +12% |
Across 300 US metros, Killeen comes in at #236 from the top. The priciest is Bellingham, WA at $2,450; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $1,500 (midpoints, 1 pan). Statewide, Killeen is 4% below the Texas figure.
Other Texas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $870 – $2,700 | $1,800 | +8% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $860 – $2,650 | $1,750 | +6% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $860 – $2,600 | $1,750 | +4% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | level |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $800 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −2% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $750 – $2,400 | $1,550 | −6% |
Cities with a workforce like Killeen's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Killeen against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville, FL | 152,670 jobs | $790 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −1% |
| Fargo, ND | 148,660 jobs | $900 – $2,700 | $1,800 | +8% |
| Roanoke, VA | 153,980 jobs | $810 – $2,550 | $1,650 | level |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | 146,260 jobs | $750 – $2,400 | $1,600 | −5% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: shower pan pricing in Killeen
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Killeen 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
$820 to $1,500
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,350 to $2,000
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$1,850 to $2,500
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $820 – $1,500 | $1,350 – $2,000 | $1,850 – $2,500 |
Related projects, priced for Killeen
Because every project leans on different trades, Killeen's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen remodel runs −9% and kitchen cabinets −13%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,100 – $20,400 | −12% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,800 – $12,000 | −13% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,000 – $13,600 | −10% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $16,800 – $28,600 | −9% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −10% |
Why two Killeen quotes can differ
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.
Killeen 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 Killeen is 0.87 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 50%) the local median is $27.22 an hour, which is 11% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $21.20 and $29.55 an hour. BLS counts 340 of them working in the area, 22.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 50% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Killeen 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.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($29.55 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $40. At the 25th percentile ($21.20) it shrinks by about $100. The total moves by 2.4% or 6.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 150,580 jobs in the Killeen-Temple area. That makes it the 155th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.10% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 50% | $21.20 | $27.22 | $29.55 | $30.67 | 0.89 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $19.28 | $22.61 | $26.45 | $26.77 | 0.84 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.87 | |||||
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Shower pan in Killeen: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Killeen?
For 1 pan, expect $820 to $2,500 in the Killeen area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,350 to $2,000. Small jobs usually cost more per pan and large ones less.
+What is the price per pan for shower pan in Killeen?
About $790 to $2,060 per pan for materials and labor, plus $25 to $460 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $900 to $2,300.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Killeen or Waco?
Waco is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $1,700, which is 1% more than Killeen ($1,650). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Killeen?
About 55% at the midpoint, or $910 out of $1,650. Materials are 31% and permits 14%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Killeen?
$820 to $2,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Killeen?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $25 to $460 for fees in the Killeen area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Killeen expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of Texas?
Killeen is 4% 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 Killeen?
The BLS median is $27.22 an hour in the Killeen area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.20 to $29.55.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Killeen?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $820 to $1,500 and premium work $1,850 to $2,500. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan near Killeen
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.