Shower pan cost in Seattle, WA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $1,300 – $3,500
- Per pan
- $1,248 – $2,953
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +28%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #4
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a shower pan in Seattle, plan on $1,300 to $3,500 for 1 pan, all in. Per pan, that is $1,248 to $2,953 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 28% higher than the national one. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $45.78 an hour in the Seattle area, 49% above the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Seattle, WA, standard level
$1,950 to $2,850
About $1,760 to $2,442 per pan before permits. Labor is about 64% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $410 | $740 |
| Labor | $1,350 | $1,700 |
| Permits and fees | $190 | $400 |
| Total | $1,950 | $2,850 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Seattle, WA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $160 | $570 | $990 | 24% |
| Labor | $1,100 | $1,550 | $1,950 | 64% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $290 | $560 | 12% |
| Total | $1,300 | $2,400 | $3,500 | 100% |
Where the Seattle price comes from
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 $45.78 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Seattle is 1.46 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 64% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Seattle metro is 104.0 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 pan comes to $570, compared with $550 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (111.1) and land at $35 to $560.
Shower pan: what moves the price in Seattle
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.
Seattle labor market for shower pan
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 Seattle is 1.46 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 50%) the local median is $45.78 an hour, which is 49% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $29.83 and $60.93 an hour. BLS counts 6,350 of them working in the area, 30.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is about average.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 50%) the local median is $38.00 an hour, which is 42% above the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $33.37 and $48.26 an hour. BLS counts 450 of them working in the area, 2.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is about average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($60.93 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $260. At the 25th percentile ($29.83) it shrinks by about $270. The total moves by 10.8% or 11.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 2,086,210 jobs in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area. That makes it the 13th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 1.34% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 50% | $29.83 | $45.78 | $60.93 | $30.67 | 1.49 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $33.37 | $38.00 | $48.26 | $26.77 | 1.42 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.46 | |||||
How Seattle compares
Same job, same size (1 pan), priced for the nearest metros. Bellingham is the priciest of the group at $2,450. Yakima is the cheapest at $2,050.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WAthis page | $1,300 – $3,500 | $2,400 | |
| Bremerton, WA40 miles | $1,250 – $3,500 | $2,400 | −1% |
| Olympia, WA60 miles | $1,200 – $3,300 | $2,250 | −6% |
| Yakima, WA90 miles | $1,050 – $3,050 | $2,050 | −14% |
| Bellingham, WA95 miles | $1,300 – $3,550 | $2,450 | +2% |
| Portland, OR135 miles | $1,200 – $3,350 | $2,250 | −5% |
| Washington (statewide) | $1,200 – $3,350 | $2,250 | −6% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | −22% |
Across 300 US metros, Seattle comes in at #4 from the top. The priciest is Bellingham, WA at $2,450; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $1,500 (midpoints, 1 pan). Statewide, Seattle is 6% above the Washington figure.
Other Washington metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | −1% |
| Yakima, WA | 97,010 jobs | $1,050 – $3,050 | $2,050 | −14% |
| Bremerton, WA | 93,740 jobs | $1,250 – $3,500 | $2,400 | −1% |
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $1,300 – $3,550 | $2,450 | +2% |
Cities with a workforce like Seattle's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Seattle against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $1,100 – $3,200 | $2,150 | −10% |
| Minneapolis, MN | 1,951,650 jobs | $1,250 – $3,450 | $2,350 | −2% |
| Phoenix, AZ | 2,375,760 jobs | $910 – $2,750 | $1,850 | −24% |
| Detroit, MI | 1,904,530 jobs | $1,000 – $2,950 | $1,950 | −18% |
Cost by quality level and size in Seattle
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Seattle 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
$1,300 to $2,150
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,950 to $2,850
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$2,600 to $3,500
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $1,300 – $2,150 | $1,950 – $2,850 | $2,600 – $3,500 |
Related projects, priced for Seattle
Because every project leans on different trades, Seattle's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, bathroom remodel runs +23% and kitchen remodel +11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,750 – $28,600 | +23% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,800 – $16,800 | +18% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $5,050 – $16,500 | +11% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $20,500 – $34,900 | +11% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $370 – $1,800 | +19% |
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Shower pan in Seattle: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Seattle?
For 1 pan, expect $1,300 to $3,500 in the Seattle area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,950 to $2,850. Small jobs usually cost more per pan and large ones less.
+What is the price per pan for shower pan in Seattle?
About $1,248 to $2,953 per pan for materials and labor, plus $35 to $560 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $900 to $2,300.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Seattle or Bremerton?
Bremerton is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $2,400, which is 1% less than Seattle ($2,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Seattle?
About 64% at the midpoint, or $1,550 out of $2,400. Materials are 24% and permits 12%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Seattle?
$1,300 to $3,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Seattle?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $35 to $560 for fees in the Seattle area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Seattle expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of Washington?
Seattle is 6% 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 Seattle?
The BLS median is $45.78 an hour in the Seattle area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $29.83 to $60.93.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Seattle?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $1,300 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 Seattle
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.