Shower pan cost in Burlington, VT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $950 – $2,800
- Per pan
- $919 – $2,315
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +1%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #112
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a shower pan in Burlington, plan on $950 to $2,800 for 1 pan, all in. Per pan, that is $919 to $2,315 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint lands close to the national one. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $32.43 an hour in the Burlington area, 6% above the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Burlington, VT, standard level
$1,500 to $2,250
About $1,338 to $1,896 per pan before permits. Labor is about 57% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $690 |
| Labor | $960 | $1,200 |
| Permits and fees | $170 | $360 |
| Total | $1,500 | $2,250 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Burlington, VT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $150 | $540 | $920 | 28% |
| Labor | $770 | $1,100 | $1,400 | 57% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $270 | $500 | 14% |
| Total | $950 | $1,900 | $2,800 | 100% |
Why Burlington prices look the way they do
Labor is 57% 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 Burlington the blended ratio comes out at 1.03.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Burlington metro is 97.3 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 pan comes to $540, compared with $550 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (100.9) and land at $30 to $500.
Burlington 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 Burlington is 1.03 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 50%) the local median is $32.43 an hour, which is 6% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $28.36 and $39.12 an hour. BLS counts 470 of them working in the area, 39.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 50%) the local median is $26.87 an hour, which is in line with the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $23.48 and $30.64 an hour. BLS counts 40 of them working in the area, 3.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($39.12 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $110. At the 25th percentile ($28.36) it shrinks by about $70. The total moves by 6.1% or 3.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 120,150 jobs in the Burlington-South Burlington area. That makes it the 182nd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.08% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 50% | $28.36 | $32.43 | $39.12 | $30.67 | 1.06 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $23.48 | $26.87 | $30.64 | $26.77 | 1.00 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.03 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Burlington?
Because every project leans on different trades, Burlington's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, bathroom remodel runs +2% and kitchen backsplash −1%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,750 – $23,700 | +2% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,250 – $14,200 | +1% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,550 – $14,900 | level |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,300 – $31,200 | −1% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $300 – $1,500 | −1% |
Burlington against nearby metros and the rest of Vermont
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Burlington. Manchester is the lowest at about $1,850 (midpoint, 1 pan), 140 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington, VTthis page | $950 – $2,800 | $1,900 | |
| Albany, NY140 miles | $1,000 – $2,950 | $2,000 | +6% |
| Manchester, NH140 miles | $910 – $2,800 | $1,850 | −2% |
| Utica, NY140 miles | $1,000 – $2,900 | $1,950 | +5% |
| Portland, ME150 miles | $1,050 – $2,950 | $2,000 | +6% |
| Pittsfield, MA160 miles | $1,200 – $3,250 | $2,250 | +18% |
| Vermont (statewide) | $920 – $2,750 | $1,850 | −3% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | −1% |
Across 300 US metros, Burlington comes in at #112 from the top. The priciest is Bellingham, WA at $2,450; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $1,500 (midpoints, 1 pan). Statewide, Burlington is 3% above the Vermont figure.
Burlington is the only Vermont metro we cover, so the statewide page is the only in-state comparison. It uses statewide wages, which include rural areas.
Cities with a workforce like Burlington's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Burlington against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erie, PA | 120,480 jobs | $1,050 – $2,950 | $2,000 | +6% |
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −12% |
| Ocala, FL | 120,980 jobs | $770 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −14% |
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $910 – $2,750 | $1,850 | −3% |
Cost by quality level and size in Burlington
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Burlington 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
$950 to $1,700
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,500 to $2,250
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$2,050 to $2,800
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $950 – $1,700 | $1,500 – $2,250 | $2,050 – $2,800 |
Shower pan: what moves the price in Burlington
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.
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).
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Shower pan in Burlington: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Burlington?
For 1 pan, expect $950 to $2,800 in the Burlington area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,500 to $2,250. Small jobs usually cost more per pan and large ones less.
+What is the price per pan for shower pan in Burlington?
About $919 to $2,315 per pan for materials and labor, plus $30 to $500 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $900 to $2,300.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Burlington or Albany?
Albany is 140 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $2,000, which is 6% more than Burlington ($1,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Burlington?
About 57% at the midpoint, or $1,100 out of $1,900. Materials are 28% and permits 14%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Burlington?
$950 to $2,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Burlington?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $30 to $500 for fees in the Burlington area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Burlington expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of Vermont?
Burlington is 3% above the Vermont statewide estimate ($1,850 at the midpoint).
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Burlington?
The BLS median is $32.43 an hour in the Burlington area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.36 to $39.12.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Burlington?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $950 to $1,700 and premium work $2,050 to $2,800. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan near Burlington
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.