Shower pan cost in West Virginia
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (1 pan)
- $850 – $2,600
- Per pan
- $822 – $2,137
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $1,850
- Metros covered
- 4
Across West Virginia, a shower pan costs about $850 to $2,600 for 1 pan. Statewide, that midpoint is 8% below the US figure of $1,850. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median $27.39 an hour in West Virginia (US: $30.67).
Inside West Virginia, the metros we cover range from $1,750 (Charleston) to $1,750 (Wheeling) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in West Virginia (statewide), standard level
$1,350 to $2,050
About $1,217 to $1,743 per pan before permits. Labor is about 55% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $690 |
| Labor | $840 | $1,050 |
| Permits and fees | $150 | $320 |
| Total | $1,350 | $2,050 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in West Virginia
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $530 | $920 | 31% |
| Labor | $680 | $950 | $1,200 | 55% |
| Permits and fees | $25 | $240 | $450 | 14% |
| Total | $850 | $1,700 | $2,600 | 100% |
How West Virginia compares with nearby states
West Virginia ranks 38 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. West Virginia sits at $1,700. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 130 miles away | $850 – $2,600 | $1,700 | level |
| District of Columbia | 220 miles away | $1,150 – $3,300 | $2,250 | +30% |
| Kentucky | 220 miles away | $870 – $2,600 | $1,750 | +1% |
| Virginia | 240 miles away | $870 – $2,700 | $1,800 | +4% |
| North Carolina | 240 miles away | $810 – $2,550 | $1,650 | −3% |
Shower pan: what moves the price in West Virginia
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.
Related projects, priced for West Virginia
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide West Virginia wages and prices. Against national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−5%) and kitchen cabinets lowest (−10%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,350 – $21,700 | −7% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,900 – $12,400 | −10% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,500 – $29,800 | −5% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,400 | −6% |
Quality levels and sizes in West Virginia
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide West Virginia wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 1 common sizes.
Basic
$850 to $1,550
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,350 to $2,050
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$1,900 to $2,600
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $850 – $1,550 | $1,350 – $2,050 | $1,900 – $2,600 |
Shower pan cost by metro in West Virginia
4 of the 4 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $1,700, and the top-to-bottom gap is 2%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeling, WV | $890 – $2,650 | $1,750 | +3% |
| Huntington, WV | $880 – $2,650 | $1,750 | +2% |
| Morgantown, WV | $860 – $2,600 | $1,750 | +1% |
| Charleston, WV | $860 – $2,600 | $1,750 | +1% |
Wages behind the West Virginia number
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 2 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 0.90 for West Virginia.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 50%) the local median is $27.39 an hour, which is 11% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $21.16 and $35.44 an hour. BLS counts 1,830 of them working in the state, 26.1 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 $24.47 an hour, which is 9% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $20.43 and $26.91 an hour. BLS counts 50 of them working in the state, 0.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters ($35.44 an hour) would add about $140 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($21.16) would take off about $110. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 701,610 jobs across West Virginia (May 2025), which is 0.5% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 50% | $21.16 | $27.39 | $35.44 | $30.67 | 0.89 | state |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $20.43 | $24.47 | $26.91 | $26.77 | 0.91 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.90 | |||||
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Shower pan in West Virginia: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in West Virginia?
$850 to $2,600 for 1 pan, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside West Virginia can sit above or below that.
+Which city in West Virginia is cheapest for shower pan?
Charleston at about $1,750 (midpoint, 1 pan). The priciest is Wheeling at $1,750.
+Is shower pan cheaper in West Virginia than the US average?
It is 8% cheaper: $1,700 against $1,850 for 1 pan at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in West Virginia?
About 55% ($950). Materials are 31%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.90x the national wage level.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in West Virginia?
The BLS statewide median is $27.39 an hour, against $30.67 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.16 to $35.44.
+Where does West Virginia rank for shower pan costs?
38th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $1,700 for 1 pan. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in West Virginia?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $850 to $1,550 and premium work $1,900 to $2,600. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan by city in West Virginia
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.