Shower pan cost in Richmond, VA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $870 – $2,650
- Per pan
- $844 – $2,178
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #154
- 1 = most expensive
A shower pan in Richmond, VA usually costs $870 to $2,650 for 1 pan. That works out to about $844 to $2,178 per pan before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $95 less. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $29.56 an hour in the Richmond area, 4% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Richmond, VA, standard level
$1,400 to $2,150
About $1,244 to $1,778 per pan before permits. Labor is about 55% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $690 |
| Labor | $870 | $1,100 |
| Permits and fees | $170 | $350 |
| Total | $1,400 | $2,150 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Richmond, VA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $150 | $530 | $920 | 30% |
| Labor | $700 | $980 | $1,250 | 55% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $260 | $490 | 15% |
| Total | $870 | $1,750 | $2,650 | 100% |
Where the Richmond price comes from
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 Richmond the blended ratio comes out at 0.93.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Richmond 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 97.9: $30 to $490.
What local crews earn in Richmond
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 Richmond the blend is 0.93.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 50% of the weighting: a median of $29.56 an hour, 4% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $23.32 and $34.63 an hour. About 2,340 work in the metro. That is 35.4 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 $24.10 an hour, 10% below the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $17.66 and $29.59 an hour. About 120 work in the metro. That is 1.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.3 nationally, so expect fewer 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 $85 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $110. That is a swing of roughly 6.0% to 4.9% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Richmond has 660,350 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 45th 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% | $23.32 | $29.56 | $34.63 | $30.67 | 0.96 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $17.66 | $24.10 | $29.59 | $26.77 | 0.90 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.93 | |||||
Richmond: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Richmond. 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
$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 $2,650
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $870 – $1,600 | $1,400 – $2,150 | $1,950 – $2,650 |
Why two Richmond quotes can differ
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.
Planning more than one job in Richmond?
Jobs that often go together with shower pan are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Richmond wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, window replacement comes out highest (−4%) 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 – $21,900 | −6% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,000 – $12,900 | −7% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,300 – $14,400 | −4% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,600 – $30,100 | −5% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,400 | −6% |
Richmond against nearby metros and the rest of Virginia
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than Richmond. Lynchburg is the lowest at about $1,700 (midpoint, 1 pan), 95 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond, VAthis page | $870 – $2,650 | $1,750 | |
| Virginia Beach, VA70 miles | $840 – $2,600 | $1,750 | −2% |
| Charlottesville, VA75 miles | $840 – $2,600 | $1,700 | −3% |
| Lexington Park, MD80 miles | $830 – $2,600 | $1,700 | −3% |
| Lynchburg, VA95 miles | $840 – $2,550 | $1,700 | −4% |
| Washington, DC100 miles | $940 – $2,900 | $1,900 | +8% |
| Virginia (statewide) | $870 – $2,700 | $1,800 | level |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | +5% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Richmond ranks #154 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Richmond is 0% below the Virginia figure.
Elsewhere in Virginia
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach, VA | 763,060 jobs | $840 – $2,600 | $1,750 | −2% |
| Roanoke, VA | 153,980 jobs | $810 – $2,550 | $1,650 | −6% |
| Charlottesville, VA | 114,780 jobs | $840 – $2,600 | $1,700 | −3% |
| Lynchburg, VA | 97,190 jobs | $840 – $2,550 | $1,700 | −4% |
| Blacksburg, VA | 74,070 jobs | $820 – $2,550 | $1,700 | −5% |
| 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 Richmond against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City, OK | 677,680 jobs | $820 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −6% |
| Memphis, TN | 611,670 jobs | $830 – $2,550 | $1,700 | −5% |
| Louisville, KY | 685,190 jobs | $930 – $2,750 | $1,850 | +4% |
| Hartford, CT | 599,770 jobs | $1,050 – $3,000 | $2,050 | +15% |
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Shower pan in Richmond: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Richmond?
For 1 pan, expect $870 to $2,650 in the Richmond 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 Richmond?
About $844 to $2,178 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 Richmond or Virginia Beach?
Virginia Beach is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $1,750, which is 2% less than Richmond ($1,750). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Richmond?
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 Richmond?
$870 to $2,650. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Richmond?
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 Richmond area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Richmond expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of Virginia?
Richmond is 0% 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 Richmond?
The BLS median is $29.56 an hour in the Richmond area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.32 to $34.63.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Richmond?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $870 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 Richmond
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.