Shower pan cost in Virginia
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (1 pan)
- $870 – $2,700
- Per pan
- $835 – $2,186
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $1,850
- Metros covered
- 8
Virginia prices for shower pan: $870 to $2,700 for 1 pan, or $835 to $2,186 per pan without the permit. The state midpoint is 5% below the national one. Local wages for plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters are $29.07 an hour.
Inside Virginia, the metros we cover range from $1,650 (Roanoke) to $1,750 (Richmond) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Virginia (statewide), standard level
$1,400 to $2,150
About $1,240 to $1,781 per pan before permits. Labor is about 54% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $710 |
| Labor | $850 | $1,050 |
| Permits and fees | $170 | $360 |
| Total | $1,400 | $2,150 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Virginia
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $150 | $550 | $950 | 31% |
| Labor | $680 | $960 | $1,250 | 54% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $270 | $510 | 15% |
| Total | $870 | $1,800 | $2,700 | 100% |
Virginia versus the states around it
Virginia ranks 32 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for shower pan, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Massachusetts at $2,350 and the cheapest Arkansas at $1,500, both for 1 pan at the midpoint. Virginia sits at $1,800. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 110 miles away | $1,150 – $3,300 | $2,250 | +26% |
| Maryland | 150 miles away | $880 – $2,750 | $1,800 | +2% |
| Delaware | 170 miles away | $930 – $2,750 | $1,850 | +4% |
| North Carolina | 180 miles away | $810 – $2,550 | $1,650 | −6% |
| Pennsylvania | 210 miles away | $1,050 – $3,000 | $2,050 | +14% |
Quality levels and sizes in Virginia
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Virginia wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 1 common sizes.
Basic
$870 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 $2,700
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $870 – $1,600 | $1,400 – $2,150 | $1,950 – $2,700 |
Virginia labor market for shower pan
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 2 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 0.91 for Virginia.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 50%) the local median is $29.07 an hour, which is 5% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $23.72 and $34.51 an hour. BLS counts 13,780 of them working in the state, 33.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is about average.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 50%) the local median is $23.50 an hour, which is 12% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $18.35 and $29.76 an hour. BLS counts 750 of them working in the state, 1.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters ($34.51 an hour) would add about $95 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($23.72) would take off about $90. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 4,109,320 jobs across Virginia (May 2025), which is 2.6% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 50% | $23.72 | $29.07 | $34.51 | $30.67 | 0.95 | state |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $18.35 | $23.50 | $29.76 | $26.77 | 0.88 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.91 | |||||
Shower pan cost by metro in Virginia
0 of the 8 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $1,800, and the top-to-bottom gap is 6%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (1 pan) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond, VA | $870 – $2,650 | $1,750 | level |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $840 – $2,600 | $1,750 | −3% |
| Winchester, VA | $840 – $2,600 | $1,700 | −3% |
| Charlottesville, VA | $840 – $2,600 | $1,700 | −3% |
| Lynchburg, VA | $840 – $2,550 | $1,700 | −4% |
| Blacksburg, VA | $820 – $2,550 | $1,700 | −6% |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $810 – $2,550 | $1,650 | −6% |
| Roanoke, VA | $810 – $2,550 | $1,650 | −6% |
Shower pan: what moves the price in Virginia
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.
Permit
Plumbing permits are $30-$500, and many cities require one to replace a shower pan.
If you are planning more than one job in Virginia
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Virginia wages and prices. Against national midpoints, window replacement comes out highest (level) and kitchen backsplash lowest (−5%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,550 – $22,500 | −3% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,200 – $13,500 | −3% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,500 – $15,000 | level |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,300 – $31,200 | −1% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,450 | −5% |
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Shower pan in Virginia: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Virginia?
$870 to $2,700 for 1 pan, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Virginia can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Virginia is cheapest for shower pan?
Roanoke at about $1,650 (midpoint, 1 pan). The priciest is Richmond at $1,750.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Virginia than the US average?
It is 5% cheaper: $1,800 against $1,850 for 1 pan at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Virginia?
About 54% ($960). Materials are 31%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.91x the national wage level.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Virginia?
The BLS statewide median is $29.07 an hour, against $30.67 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.72 to $34.51.
+Where does Virginia rank for shower pan costs?
32nd most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $1,800 for 1 pan. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Virginia?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $870 to $1,600 and premium work $1,950 to $2,700. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan by city in Virginia
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.