Shower pan cost in Yakima, WA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $1,050 – $3,050
- Per pan
- $1,040 – $2,587
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +11%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #43
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a shower pan in Yakima, plan on $1,050 to $3,050 for 1 pan, all in. Per pan, that is $1,040 to $2,587 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 11% higher than the national one. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $29.28 an hour in the Yakima area, 5% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Yakima, WA, standard level
$1,650 to $2,450
About $1,504 to $2,123 per pan before permits. Labor is about 60% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $410 | $750 |
| Labor | $1,100 | $1,400 |
| Permits and fees | $160 | $340 |
| Total | $1,650 | $2,450 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Yakima, WA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $160 | $580 | $1,000 | 28% |
| Labor | $880 | $1,250 | $1,600 | 60% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $250 | $480 | 12% |
| Total | $1,050 | $2,050 | $3,050 | 100% |
What is behind the Yakima number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters at 50%, tile and stone setters at 50%. Weighted together, Yakima wages are 1.18 times the national level. Labor makes up about 60% of the midpoint estimate (56% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Yakima 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 (95.5) and land at $30 to $480.
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 Yakima. The wage table below marks each row.
Related projects, priced for Yakima
Because every project leans on different trades, Yakima's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen backsplash runs +18% and kitchen cabinets +4%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,100 – $25,200 | +8% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,400 – $14,600 | +4% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,800 – $16,000 | +6% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $19,500 – $33,200 | +5% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $360 – $1,750 | +18% |
Yakima 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 Yakima is 1.18 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 50%) the local median is $29.28 an hour, which is 5% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $24.00 and $40.04 an hour. BLS counts 240 of them working in the area, 24.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 50% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Yakima metro, so we used the Washington statewide median: $37.46 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $30.33 and $46.80 an hour.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($40.04 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $180. At the 25th percentile ($24.00) it shrinks by about $90. The total moves by 8.9% or 4.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 97,010 jobs in the Yakima area. That makes it the 208th 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% | $24.00 | $29.28 | $40.04 | $30.67 | 0.95 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $30.33 | $37.46 | $46.80 | $26.77 | 1.40 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.18 | |||||
Yakima: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Yakima 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
$1,050 to $1,850
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,650 to $2,450
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$2,250 to $3,050
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $1,050 – $1,850 | $1,650 – $2,450 | $2,250 – $3,050 |
Is Yakima cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Yakima. Olympia comes closest at about $2,250.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yakima, WAthis page | $1,050 – $3,050 | $2,050 | |
| Kennewick, WA70 miles | $1,300 – $3,450 | $2,400 | +15% |
| Seattle, WA90 miles | $1,300 – $3,500 | $2,400 | +16% |
| Portland, OR100 miles | $1,200 – $3,350 | $2,250 | +10% |
| Olympia, WA105 miles | $1,200 – $3,300 | $2,250 | +9% |
| Bremerton, WA120 miles | $1,250 – $3,500 | $2,400 | +15% |
| Washington (statewide) | $1,200 – $3,350 | $2,250 | +9% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | −10% |
Across 300 US metros, Yakima comes in at #43 from the top. The priciest is Bellingham, WA at $2,450; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $1,500 (midpoints, 1 pan). Statewide, Yakima is 9% below the Washington figure.
Other Washington metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | 2,086,210 jobs | $1,300 – $3,500 | $2,400 | +16% |
| Spokane, WA | 255,820 jobs | $1,100 – $3,100 | $2,100 | +2% |
| Olympia, WA | 130,300 jobs | $1,200 – $3,300 | $2,250 | +9% |
| Kennewick, WA | 129,490 jobs | $1,300 – $3,450 | $2,400 | +15% |
| Bremerton, WA | 93,740 jobs | $1,250 – $3,500 | $2,400 | +15% |
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $1,300 – $3,550 | $2,450 | +18% |
Cities with a workforce like Yakima's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Yakima against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Binghamton, NY | 97,030 jobs | $1,100 – $3,100 | $2,100 | +1% |
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $830 – $2,550 | $1,700 | −18% |
| Lynchburg, VA | 97,190 jobs | $840 – $2,550 | $1,700 | −18% |
| Fort Smith, AR | 95,560 jobs | $710 – $2,300 | $1,500 | −27% |
Shower pan: what moves the price in Yakima
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.
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Shower pan in Yakima: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Yakima?
For 1 pan, expect $1,050 to $3,050 in the Yakima area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,650 to $2,450. Small jobs usually cost more per pan and large ones less.
+What is the price per pan for shower pan in Yakima?
About $1,040 to $2,587 per pan for materials and labor, plus $30 to $480 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $900 to $2,300.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Yakima or Kennewick?
Kennewick is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $2,400, which is 15% more than Yakima ($2,050). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Yakima?
About 60% at the midpoint, or $1,250 out of $2,050. Materials are 28% and permits 12%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Yakima?
$1,050 to $3,050. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Yakima?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $30 to $480 for fees in the Yakima area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Yakima expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of Washington?
Yakima is 9% below 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 Yakima?
The BLS median is $29.28 an hour in the Yakima area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.00 to $40.04.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Yakima?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $1,050 to $1,850 and premium work $2,250 to $3,050. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan near Yakima
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.