Shower pan cost in Provo, UT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $880 – $2,650
- Per pan
- $847 – $2,181
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #151
- 1 = most expensive
A shower pan in Provo, UT usually costs $880 to $2,650 for 1 pan. That works out to about $847 to $2,181 per pan before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $90 less. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $27.47 an hour in the Provo area, 10% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Provo, UT, standard level
$1,400 to $2,150
About $1,247 to $1,781 per pan before permits. Labor is about 55% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $680 |
| Labor | $870 | $1,100 |
| Permits and fees | $170 | $350 |
| Total | $1,400 | $2,150 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Provo, UT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $530 | $920 | 30% |
| Labor | $700 | $980 | $1,250 | 55% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $260 | $490 | 15% |
| Total | $880 | $1,750 | $2,650 | 100% |
Why Provo 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 Provo the blended ratio comes out at 0.94.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Provo is at 96.4 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $550 nationally becomes $530 here (midpoint, 1 pan). Permits follow the all-items index of 98.2: $30 to $490.
Specs and site conditions that change a Provo 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.
What local crews earn in Provo
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 Provo the blend is 0.94.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 50% of the weighting: a median of $27.47 an hour, 10% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.59 and $33.52 an hour. About 1,450 work in the metro. That is 47.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 50% of the weighting: a median of $26.17 an hour, in line with the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $21.40 and $28.73 an hour. About 210 work in the metro. That is 6.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.3 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $100 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $85. That is a swing of roughly 4.7% to 5.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Provo-Orem-Lehi has 304,660 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 84th 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% | $22.59 | $27.47 | $33.52 | $30.67 | 0.90 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $21.40 | $26.17 | $28.73 | $26.77 | 0.98 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.94 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Provo
Jobs that often go together with shower pan are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Provo wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen backsplash comes out highest (−3%) and kitchen cabinets lowest (−7%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,400 – $21,700 | −7% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,000 – $13,000 | −7% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,250 – $14,300 | −5% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,600 – $30,000 | −5% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $290 – $1,450 | −3% |
How Provo compares
Same job, same size (1 pan), priced for the nearest metros. Grand Junction is the priciest of the group at $1,850. St. George is the cheapest at $1,700.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provo, UTthis page | $880 – $2,650 | $1,750 | |
| Salt Lake City, UT60 miles | $890 – $2,700 | $1,800 | +2% |
| Ogden, UT90 miles | $870 – $2,700 | $1,800 | level |
| Logan, UT145 miles | $860 – $2,650 | $1,750 | −2% |
| St. George, UT190 miles | $810 – $2,550 | $1,700 | −5% |
| Grand Junction, CO215 miles | $930 – $2,750 | $1,850 | +4% |
| Utah (statewide) | $870 – $2,650 | $1,750 | level |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | +5% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Provo ranks #151 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Provo is 0% above the Utah figure.
Elsewhere in Utah
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City, UT | 826,210 jobs | $890 – $2,700 | $1,800 | +2% |
| Ogden, UT | 271,370 jobs | $870 – $2,700 | $1,800 | level |
| St. George, UT | 90,500 jobs | $810 – $2,550 | $1,700 | −5% |
| Logan, UT | 66,800 jobs | $860 – $2,650 | $1,750 | −2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Provo against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $790 – $2,550 | $1,650 | −6% |
| Syracuse, NY | 300,130 jobs | $980 – $2,850 | $1,900 | +8% |
| Wichita, KS | 308,570 jobs | $850 – $2,550 | $1,700 | −4% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $750 – $2,400 | $1,550 | −12% |
Provo: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Provo. 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
$880 to $1,600
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,400 to $2,150
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$1,950 to $2,650
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $880 – $1,600 | $1,400 – $2,150 | $1,950 – $2,650 |
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Shower pan in Provo: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Provo?
For 1 pan, expect $880 to $2,650 in the Provo area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,400 to $2,150. Small jobs usually cost more per pan and large ones less.
+What is the price per pan for shower pan in Provo?
About $847 to $2,181 per pan for materials and labor, plus $30 to $490 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $900 to $2,300.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Provo or Salt Lake City?
Salt Lake City is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $1,800, which is 2% more than Provo ($1,750). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Provo?
About 55% at the midpoint, or $980 out of $1,750. Materials are 30% and permits 15%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Provo?
$880 to $2,650. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Provo?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $30 to $490 for fees in the Provo area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Provo expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of Utah?
Provo is 0% above the Utah statewide estimate ($1,750 at the midpoint). We cover 5 metros in Utah; see the state page to compare them.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Provo?
The BLS median is $27.47 an hour in the Provo area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.59 to $33.52.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Provo?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $880 to $1,600 and premium work $1,950 to $2,650. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan near Provo
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.