Shower pan cost in Blacksburg, VA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $820 – $2,550
- Per pan
- $788 – $2,076
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #222
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a shower pan in the Blacksburg area: $820 to $2,550 for 1 pan. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 10% lower than the US figure. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $25.64 an hour in the Blacksburg area, 16% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Blacksburg, VA, standard level
$1,350 to $2,000
About $1,174 to $1,690 per pan before permits. Labor is about 54% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $690 |
| Labor | $800 | $1,000 |
| Permits and fees | $160 | $330 |
| Total | $1,350 | $2,000 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Blacksburg, VA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $150 | $530 | $920 | 32% |
| Labor | $640 | $900 | $1,150 | 54% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $250 | $460 | 15% |
| Total | $820 | $1,700 | $2,550 | 100% |
What is behind the Blacksburg number
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 $25.64 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Blacksburg is 0.86 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 54% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Blacksburg is at 96.8 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 92.7: $30 to $460.
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 Blacksburg. The wage table below marks each row.
Blacksburg against nearby metros and the rest of Virginia
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 1 pan range from $1,600 to $1,750 across Blacksburg and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blacksburg, VAthis page | $820 – $2,550 | $1,700 | |
| Roanoke, VA35 miles | $810 – $2,550 | $1,650 | −1% |
| Winston, NC75 miles | $770 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −4% |
| Lynchburg, VA75 miles | $840 – $2,550 | $1,700 | +1% |
| Greensboro, NC85 miles | $840 – $2,600 | $1,700 | +2% |
| Charleston, WV95 miles | $860 – $2,600 | $1,750 | +3% |
| Virginia (statewide) | $870 – $2,700 | $1,800 | +6% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | +11% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Blacksburg ranks #222 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Blacksburg is 6% below the Virginia figure.
Elsewhere in Virginia
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach, VA | 763,060 jobs | $840 – $2,600 | $1,750 | +3% |
| Richmond, VA | 660,350 jobs | $870 – $2,650 | $1,750 | +6% |
| Roanoke, VA | 153,980 jobs | $810 – $2,550 | $1,650 | −1% |
| Charlottesville, VA | 114,780 jobs | $840 – $2,600 | $1,700 | +3% |
| Lynchburg, VA | 97,190 jobs | $840 – $2,550 | $1,700 | +1% |
| Winchester, VA | 67,740 jobs | $840 – $2,600 | $1,700 | +3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Blacksburg against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux City, IA | 75,010 jobs | $890 – $2,650 | $1,750 | +5% |
| Rapid City, SD | 73,820 jobs | $840 – $2,550 | $1,700 | +1% |
| Abilene, TX | 75,070 jobs | $790 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −3% |
| Kahului, HI | 73,750 jobs | $1,100 – $3,200 | $2,150 | +28% |
Who does the work: Blacksburg trade wages
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 Blacksburg the blend is 0.86.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 50% of the weighting: a median of $25.64 an hour, 16% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.69 and $32.00 an hour.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 50% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Blacksburg metro, so we used the Virginia statewide median: $23.50 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $18.35 and $29.76 an hour.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $110 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $50. That is a swing of roughly 3.0% to 6.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford has 74,070 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 248th 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% | $22.69 | $25.64 | $32.00 | $30.67 | 0.84 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $18.35 | $23.50 | $29.76 | $26.77 | 0.88 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.86 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Blacksburg?
Jobs that often go together with shower pan are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Blacksburg wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, window replacement comes out highest (−4%) and kitchen cabinets lowest (−11%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,250 – $21,200 | −9% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,900 – $12,300 | −11% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,300 – $14,400 | −4% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,400 – $29,700 | −6% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,400 | −7% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: shower pan pricing in Blacksburg
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Blacksburg. 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
$820 to $1,500
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,350 to $2,000
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$1,850 to $2,550
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $820 – $1,500 | $1,350 – $2,000 | $1,850 – $2,550 |
Why two Blacksburg quotes can differ
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 Blacksburg: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Blacksburg?
For 1 pan, expect $820 to $2,550 in the Blacksburg area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,350 to $2,000. Small jobs usually cost more per pan and large ones less.
+What is the price per pan for shower pan in Blacksburg?
About $788 to $2,076 per pan for materials and labor, plus $30 to $460 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $900 to $2,300.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Blacksburg or Roanoke?
Roanoke is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $1,650, which is 1% less than Blacksburg ($1,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Blacksburg?
About 54% at the midpoint, or $900 out of $1,700. Materials are 32% and permits 15%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Blacksburg?
$820 to $2,550. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Blacksburg?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $30 to $460 for fees in the Blacksburg area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Blacksburg expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of Virginia?
Blacksburg is 6% below the Virginia statewide estimate ($1,800 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Virginia; see the state page to compare them.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Blacksburg?
The BLS median is $25.64 an hour in the Blacksburg area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.69 to $32.00.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Blacksburg?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $820 to $1,500 and premium work $1,850 to $2,550. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan near Blacksburg
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.