Shower pan cost in Washington
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (1 pan)
- $1,200 – $3,350
- Per pan
- $1,158 – $2,793
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +21%
- US $1,850
- Metros covered
- 7
Washington prices for shower pan: $1,200 to $3,350 for 1 pan, or $1,158 to $2,793 per pan without the permit. The state midpoint is 21% above the national one. Local wages for plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters are $38.96 an hour.
Inside Washington, the metros we cover range from $2,050 (Yakima) to $2,450 (Bellingham) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Washington (statewide), standard level
$1,850 to $2,700
About $1,648 to $2,303 per pan before permits. Labor is about 62% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $410 | $740 |
| Labor | $1,250 | $1,550 |
| Permits and fees | $180 | $380 |
| Total | $1,850 | $2,700 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Washington
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $160 | $570 | $990 | 25% |
| Labor | $1,000 | $1,400 | $1,800 | 62% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $280 | $540 | 13% |
| Total | $1,200 | $2,250 | $3,350 | 100% |
What plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters and the other trades earn in Washington
Washington's labor line is priced from 2 trades, each compared with its US median wage. After weighting by each trade's share of the work, the state comes out at 1.33 times the national level.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 50% of the weighting: a median of $38.96 an hour, 27% above the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $28.86 and $51.64 an hour. About 12,470 work in the state. That is 35.1 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 $37.46 an hour, 40% above the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $30.33 and $46.80 an hour. About 660 work in the state. That is 1.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.3 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters ($51.64 an hour) would add about $220 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($28.86) would take off about $170. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 3,550,970 jobs across Washington (May 2025), which is 2.3% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 50% | $28.86 | $38.96 | $51.64 | $30.67 | 1.27 | state |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $30.33 | $37.46 | $46.80 | $26.77 | 1.40 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.33 | |||||
Other Washington jobs that often go with shower pan
Each project weights the trades differently, so Washington's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, bathroom remodel is +18% and window replacement +8%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,550 – $27,600 | +18% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,700 – $16,300 | +15% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,950 – $16,200 | +8% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $20,200 – $34,500 | +9% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $360 – $1,750 | +18% |
Why two Washington 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.
Permit
Plumbing permits are $30-$500, and many cities require one to replace a shower pan.
Washington against its neighbors
Washington ranks 4 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. Washington sits at $2,250. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
Which Washington city is cheapest for shower pan?
4 of the 7 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $2,250, and the top-to-bottom gap is 18%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham, WA | $1,300 – $3,550 | $2,450 | +8% |
| Seattle, WA | $1,300 – $3,500 | $2,400 | +6% |
| Bremerton, WA | $1,250 – $3,500 | $2,400 | +5% |
| Kennewick, WA | $1,300 – $3,450 | $2,400 | +5% |
| Olympia, WA | $1,200 – $3,300 | $2,250 | −1% |
| Spokane, WA | $1,100 – $3,100 | $2,100 | −7% |
| Yakima, WA | $1,050 – $3,050 | $2,050 | −9% |
Basic, standard or premium: Washington prices
Bands overlap on purpose, since a good standard job can cost as much as a light premium one. Below are the three bands for the default size, then a grid from one shower pan to one shower pan.
Basic
$1,200 to $2,050
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,850 to $2,700
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$2,450 to $3,350
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $1,200 – $2,050 | $1,850 – $2,700 | $2,450 – $3,350 |
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Shower pan in Washington: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Washington?
$1,200 to $3,350 for 1 pan, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Washington can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Washington is cheapest for shower pan?
Yakima at about $2,050 (midpoint, 1 pan). The priciest is Bellingham at $2,450.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Washington than the US average?
It is 21% more expensive: $2,250 against $1,850 for 1 pan at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Washington?
About 62% ($1,400). Materials are 25%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.33x the national wage level.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Washington?
The BLS statewide median is $38.96 an hour, against $30.67 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.86 to $51.64.
+Where does Washington rank for shower pan costs?
4th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $2,250 for 1 pan. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Washington?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $1,200 to $2,050 and premium work $2,450 to $3,350. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan by city in Washington
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.