Shower pan cost in McAllen, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $750 – $2,400
- Per pan
- $728 – $1,949
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −16%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #292
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a shower pan in McAllen, plan on $750 to $2,400 for 1 pan, all in. Per pan, that is $728 to $1,949 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 16% lower than the national one. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $22.17 an hour in the McAllen area, 28% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in McAllen, TX, standard level
$1,250 to $1,900
About $1,095 to $1,583 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 McAllen, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $520 | $890 | 33% |
| Labor | $590 | $820 | $1,050 | 53% |
| Permits and fees | $25 | $230 | $430 | 15% |
| Total | $750 | $1,550 | $2,400 | 100% |
Where the McAllen price comes from
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 $22.17 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for McAllen is 0.78 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 53% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the McAllen 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 (85.9) and land at $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 McAllen. The wage table below marks each row.
Planning more than one job in McAllen?
Because every project leans on different trades, McAllen's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen remodel runs −11% and kitchen cabinets −19%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $3,950 – $19,700 | −16% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,650 – $11,200 | −19% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $3,950 – $13,400 | −11% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $16,500 – $28,200 | −11% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $260 – $1,350 | −11% |
How McAllen compares
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than McAllen. Laredo comes closest at about $1,550.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| McAllen, TXthis page | $750 – $2,400 | $1,550 | |
| Brownsville, TX50 miles | $760 – $2,400 | $1,550 | level |
| Corpus Christi, TX115 miles | $830 – $2,550 | $1,700 | +8% |
| Laredo, TX120 miles | $760 – $2,400 | $1,550 | level |
| San Antonio, TX210 miles | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | +6% |
| Austin, TX270 miles | $860 – $2,600 | $1,750 | +11% |
| Texas (statewide) | $840 – $2,600 | $1,750 | +11% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | +19% |
Across 300 US metros, McAllen comes in at #292 from the top. The priciest is Bellingham, WA at $2,450; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $1,500 (midpoints, 1 pan). Statewide, McAllen is 10% below the Texas figure.
Other Texas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $870 – $2,700 | $1,800 | +15% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $860 – $2,650 | $1,750 | +13% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $860 – $2,600 | $1,750 | +11% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | +6% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $800 – $2,500 | $1,650 | +5% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 192,580 jobs | $830 – $2,550 | $1,700 | +8% |
Cities with a workforce like McAllen's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is McAllen against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse, NY | 300,130 jobs | $980 – $2,850 | $1,900 | +23% |
| Toledo, OH | 291,530 jobs | $870 – $2,600 | $1,750 | +11% |
| Provo, UT | 304,660 jobs | $880 – $2,650 | $1,750 | +13% |
| Stockton, CA | 289,660 jobs | $960 – $2,900 | $1,950 | +23% |
Specs and site conditions that change a McAllen bid
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.
McAllen 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 McAllen is 0.78 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 50%) the local median is $22.17 an hour, which is 28% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $18.38 and $27.04 an hour. BLS counts 360 of them working in the area, 12.1 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 McAllen 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 ($27.04 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $85. At the 25th percentile ($18.38) it shrinks by about $65. The total moves by 5.3% or 4.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 296,700 jobs in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission area. That makes it the 86th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.19% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 50% | $18.38 | $22.17 | $27.04 | $30.67 | 0.72 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $19.28 | $22.61 | $26.45 | $26.77 | 0.84 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.78 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: shower pan pricing in McAllen
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for McAllen 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
$750 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 | $750 – $1,400 | $1,250 – $1,900 | $1,750 – $2,400 |
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Shower pan in McAllen: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in McAllen?
For 1 pan, expect $750 to $2,400 in the McAllen 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 McAllen?
About $728 to $1,949 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 McAllen or Brownsville?
Brownsville is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $1,550, which is 0% more than McAllen ($1,550). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in McAllen?
About 53% at the midpoint, or $820 out of $1,550. Materials are 33% and permits 15%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in McAllen?
$750 to $2,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in McAllen?
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 McAllen area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is McAllen expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of Texas?
McAllen is 10% 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 McAllen?
The BLS median is $22.17 an hour in the McAllen area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.38 to $27.04.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in McAllen?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $750 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 McAllen
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.