Shower pan cost in Roanoke, VA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $810 – $2,550
- Per pan
- $778 – $2,059
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −11%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #233
- 1 = most expensive
Roanoke homeowners pay roughly $810 to $2,550 to install a shower pan at 1 pan, or $778 to $2,059 per pan (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Roanoke is 11% lower. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $24.86 an hour in the Roanoke area, 19% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Roanoke, VA, standard level
$1,300 to $2,000
About $1,163 to $1,675 per pan before permits. Labor is about 53% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $690 |
| Labor | $790 | $990 |
| Permits and fees | $160 | $340 |
| Total | $1,300 | $2,000 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Roanoke, VA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $150 | $530 | $920 | 32% |
| Labor | $630 | $890 | $1,150 | 53% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $250 | $470 | 15% |
| Total | $810 | $1,650 | $2,550 | 100% |
Where the Roanoke price comes from
Labor is 53% 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 Roanoke the blended ratio comes out at 0.84.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Roanoke metro is 96.8 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 pan comes to $530, compared with $550 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (93.6) and land at $30 to $470.
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 Roanoke. The wage table below marks each row.
Roanoke 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 $1,700 across Roanoke and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roanoke, VAthis page | $810 – $2,550 | $1,650 | |
| Blacksburg, VA35 miles | $820 – $2,550 | $1,700 | +1% |
| Lynchburg, VA40 miles | $840 – $2,550 | $1,700 | +2% |
| Winston, NC85 miles | $770 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −3% |
| Charlottesville, VA85 miles | $840 – $2,600 | $1,700 | +3% |
| Greensboro, NC90 miles | $840 – $2,600 | $1,700 | +3% |
| Virginia (statewide) | $870 – $2,700 | $1,800 | +7% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | +12% |
Across 300 US metros, Roanoke comes in at #233 from the top. The priciest is Bellingham, WA at $2,450; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $1,500 (midpoints, 1 pan). Statewide, Roanoke is 6% below the Virginia figure.
Other Virginia metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach, VA | 763,060 jobs | $840 – $2,600 | $1,750 | +4% |
| Richmond, VA | 660,350 jobs | $870 – $2,650 | $1,750 | +6% |
| Charlottesville, VA | 114,780 jobs | $840 – $2,600 | $1,700 | +3% |
| Lynchburg, VA | 97,190 jobs | $840 – $2,550 | $1,700 | +2% |
| Blacksburg, VA | 74,070 jobs | $820 – $2,550 | $1,700 | +1% |
| Winchester, VA | 67,740 jobs | $840 – $2,600 | $1,700 | +3% |
Cities with a workforce like Roanoke's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Roanoke against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory, NC | 154,090 jobs | $770 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −3% |
| Gainesville, FL | 152,670 jobs | $790 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −1% |
| Brownsville, TX | 157,450 jobs | $760 – $2,400 | $1,550 | −6% |
| Killeen, TX | 150,580 jobs | $820 – $2,500 | $1,650 | level |
Why two Roanoke quotes can differ
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).
Extras
Benches, trench drains and curb changes add $100-$600.
What nearby projects cost in Roanoke
Because every project leans on different trades, Roanoke's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen remodel runs −6% and kitchen cabinets −12%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,250 – $21,000 | −10% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,900 – $12,200 | −12% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,300 – $29,500 | −6% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,400 | −7% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: shower pan pricing in Roanoke
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Roanoke 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
$810 to $1,500
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,300 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 | $810 – $1,500 | $1,300 – $2,000 | $1,850 – $2,550 |
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Roanoke is 0.84 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 50%) the local median is $24.86 an hour, which is 19% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $21.88 and $29.53 an hour. BLS counts 560 of them working in the area, 36.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 50% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Roanoke 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.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($29.53 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $80. At the 25th percentile ($21.88) it shrinks by about $50. The total moves by 4.8% or 3.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 153,980 jobs in the Roanoke area. That makes it the 153rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.10% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 50% | $21.88 | $24.86 | $29.53 | $30.67 | 0.81 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $18.35 | $23.50 | $29.76 | $26.77 | 0.88 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.84 | |||||
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Shower pan in Roanoke: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Roanoke?
For 1 pan, expect $810 to $2,550 in the Roanoke area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,300 to $2,000. Small jobs usually cost more per pan and large ones less.
+What is the price per pan for shower pan in Roanoke?
About $778 to $2,059 per pan for materials and labor, plus $30 to $470 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $900 to $2,300.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Roanoke or Blacksburg?
Blacksburg is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $1,700, which is 1% more than Roanoke ($1,650). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Roanoke?
About 53% at the midpoint, or $890 out of $1,650. Materials are 32% and permits 15%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Roanoke?
$810 to $2,550. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Roanoke?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $30 to $470 for fees in the Roanoke area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Roanoke expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of Virginia?
Roanoke 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 Roanoke?
The BLS median is $24.86 an hour in the Roanoke area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.88 to $29.53.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Roanoke?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $810 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 Roanoke
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.