Shower pan cost in Midland, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $840 – $2,600
- Per pan
- $814 – $2,103
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #194
- 1 = most expensive
A shower pan in Midland, TX usually costs $840 to $2,600 for 1 pan. That works out to about $814 to $2,103 per pan before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $150 less. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $29.18 an hour in the Midland area, 5% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Midland, TX, standard level
$1,350 to $2,050
About $1,201 to $1,716 per pan before permits. Labor is about 55% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $370 | $670 |
| Labor | $840 | $1,050 |
| Permits and fees | $160 | $340 |
| Total | $1,350 | $2,050 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Midland, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $520 | $890 | 30% |
| Labor | $670 | $940 | $1,200 | 55% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $250 | $480 | 15% |
| Total | $840 | $1,700 | $2,600 | 100% |
Why Midland prices look the way they do
Labor is 55% of the midpoint bill here, against 56% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (50%), tile and stone setters (50%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Midland the blended ratio comes out at 0.90.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Midland 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 95.8: $30 to $480.
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 Midland. The wage table below marks each row.
What local crews earn in Midland
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 Midland the blend is 0.90.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 50% of the weighting: a median of $29.18 an hour, 5% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $23.45 and $38.46 an hour. About 510 work in the metro. That is 41.7 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 Midland 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 $160 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $100. That is a swing of roughly 5.7% to 9.3% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Midland has 122,180 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 177th 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% | $23.45 | $29.18 | $38.46 | $30.67 | 0.95 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $19.28 | $22.61 | $26.45 | $26.77 | 0.84 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.90 | |||||
Is Midland cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than Midland. Lubbock is the lowest at about $1,600 (midpoint, 1 pan), 95 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midland, TXthis page | $840 – $2,600 | $1,700 | |
| Odessa, TX35 miles | $850 – $2,600 | $1,700 | level |
| Lubbock, TX95 miles | $770 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −6% |
| Abilene, TX135 miles | $790 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −5% |
| El Paso, TX210 miles | $800 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −4% |
| Amarillo, TX220 miles | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −3% |
| Texas (statewide) | $840 – $2,600 | $1,750 | +1% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | +9% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Midland ranks #194 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Midland is 1% below the Texas figure.
Elsewhere in Texas
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $870 – $2,700 | $1,800 | +5% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $860 – $2,650 | $1,750 | +3% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $860 – $2,600 | $1,750 | +1% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −3% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $800 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −4% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $750 – $2,400 | $1,550 | −9% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Midland against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester, MN | 122,980 jobs | $1,150 – $3,100 | $2,150 | +24% |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | 122,020 jobs | $920 – $2,850 | $1,900 | +10% |
| Amarillo, TX | 123,930 jobs | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −3% |
| Kalamazoo, MI | 121,790 jobs | $1,100 – $3,050 | $2,100 | +21% |
Planning more than one job in Midland?
Jobs that often go together with shower pan are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Midland wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen cabinets comes out highest (−3%) and kitchen backsplash lowest (−9%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,350 – $21,600 | −7% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,050 – $13,600 | −3% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,200 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,400 – $29,600 | −6% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −9% |
Midland: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Midland. 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
$840 to $1,550
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,350 to $2,050
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 | $1,350 – $2,050 | $1,900 – $2,600 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Midland bid
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.
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Shower pan in Midland: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Midland?
For 1 pan, expect $840 to $2,600 in the Midland 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 Midland?
About $814 to $2,103 per pan for materials and labor, plus $30 to $480 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $900 to $2,300.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Midland or Odessa?
Odessa is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $1,700, which is 0% more than Midland ($1,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Midland?
About 55% at the midpoint, or $940 out of $1,700. Materials are 30% and permits 15%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Midland?
$840 to $2,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Midland?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $30 to $480 for fees in the Midland area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Midland expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of Texas?
Midland is 1% 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 Midland?
The BLS median is $29.18 an hour in the Midland area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.45 to $38.46.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Midland?
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 near Midland
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.