Shower pan cost in Bremerton, WA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $1,250 – $3,500
- Per pan
- $1,243 – $2,951
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +27%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #6
- 1 = most expensive
Bremerton homeowners pay roughly $1,250 to $3,500 to install a shower pan at 1 pan, or $1,243 to $2,951 per pan (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Bremerton is 27% higher. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $39.89 an hour in the Bremerton area, 30% above the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Bremerton, WA, standard level
$1,950 to $2,800
About $1,755 to $2,439 per pan before permits. Labor is about 64% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $410 | $750 |
| Labor | $1,350 | $1,700 |
| Permits and fees | $180 | $380 |
| Total | $1,950 | $2,800 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Bremerton, WA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $160 | $580 | $1,000 | 24% |
| Labor | $1,100 | $1,500 | $1,950 | 64% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $280 | $530 | 12% |
| Total | $1,250 | $2,400 | $3,500 | 100% |
What is behind the Bremerton number
Labor is 64% 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 Bremerton the blended ratio comes out at 1.45.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Bremerton metro is 105.0 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 pan comes to $580, compared with $550 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (105.6) and land at $30 to $530.
Bremerton against nearby metros and the rest of Washington
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Bremerton. Yakima is the lowest at about $2,050 (midpoint, 1 pan), 120 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bremerton, WAthis page | $1,250 – $3,500 | $2,400 | |
| Seattle, WA40 miles | $1,300 – $3,500 | $2,400 | +1% |
| Olympia, WA50 miles | $1,200 – $3,300 | $2,250 | −6% |
| Bellingham, WA90 miles | $1,300 – $3,550 | $2,450 | +2% |
| Yakima, WA120 miles | $1,050 – $3,050 | $2,050 | −13% |
| Portland, OR140 miles | $1,200 – $3,350 | $2,250 | −4% |
| Washington (statewide) | $1,200 – $3,350 | $2,250 | −5% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | −22% |
Across 300 US metros, Bremerton comes in at #6 from the top. The priciest is Bellingham, WA at $2,450; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $1,500 (midpoints, 1 pan). Statewide, Bremerton is 5% above the Washington figure.
Other Washington metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | 2,086,210 jobs | $1,300 – $3,500 | $2,400 | +1% |
| Spokane, WA | 255,820 jobs | $1,100 – $3,100 | $2,100 | −12% |
| Olympia, WA | 130,300 jobs | $1,200 – $3,300 | $2,250 | −6% |
| Kennewick, WA | 129,490 jobs | $1,300 – $3,450 | $2,400 | level |
| Yakima, WA | 97,010 jobs | $1,050 – $3,050 | $2,050 | −13% |
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $1,300 – $3,550 | $2,450 | +2% |
Cities with a workforce like Bremerton's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Bremerton against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oshkosh, WI | 93,750 jobs | $1,100 – $3,050 | $2,050 | −13% |
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $1,300 – $3,550 | $2,450 | +2% |
| Iowa City, IA | 93,760 jobs | $890 – $2,650 | $1,800 | −25% |
| Panama City, FL | 90,610 jobs | $770 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −32% |
Cost by quality level and size in Bremerton
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Bremerton 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
$1,250 to $2,150
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,950 to $2,800
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$2,600 to $3,500
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $1,250 – $2,150 | $1,950 – $2,800 | $2,600 – $3,500 |
Why two Bremerton 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).
Planning more than one job in Bremerton?
Because every project leans on different trades, Bremerton's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen backsplash runs +25% and window replacement +7%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,550 – $27,600 | +19% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,550 – $15,200 | +8% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,850 – $16,100 | +7% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $20,000 – $34,000 | +8% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $390 – $1,850 | +25% |
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 Bremerton is 1.45 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 50%) the local median is $39.89 an hour, which is 30% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $30.11 and $45.94 an hour. BLS counts 1,040 of them working in the area, 110.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 50%) the local median is $42.66 an hour, which is 59% above the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $34.48 and $45.94 an hour. BLS counts 30 of them working in the area, 3.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($45.94 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $100. At the 25th percentile ($30.11) it shrinks by about $170. The total moves by 4.4% or 7.0%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 93,740 jobs in the Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard area. That makes it the 216th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.06% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 50% | $30.11 | $39.89 | $45.94 | $30.67 | 1.30 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $34.48 | $42.66 | $45.94 | $26.77 | 1.59 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.45 | |||||
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Shower pan in Bremerton: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Bremerton?
For 1 pan, expect $1,250 to $3,500 in the Bremerton area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,950 to $2,800. Small jobs usually cost more per pan and large ones less.
+What is the price per pan for shower pan in Bremerton?
About $1,243 to $2,951 per pan for materials and labor, plus $30 to $530 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $900 to $2,300.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Bremerton or Seattle?
Seattle is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $2,400, which is 1% more than Bremerton ($2,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Bremerton?
About 64% at the midpoint, or $1,500 out of $2,400. Materials are 24% and permits 12%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Bremerton?
$1,250 to $3,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Bremerton?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $30 to $530 for fees in the Bremerton area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Bremerton expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of Washington?
Bremerton is 5% above the Washington statewide estimate ($2,250 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in Washington; see the state page to compare them.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Bremerton?
The BLS median is $39.89 an hour in the Bremerton area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $30.11 to $45.94.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Bremerton?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $1,250 to $2,150 and premium work $2,600 to $3,500. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan near Bremerton
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.