Shower pan cost in Morgantown, WV
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $860 – $2,600
- Per pan
- $833 – $2,154
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #171
- 1 = most expensive
A shower pan in Morgantown, WV usually costs $860 to $2,600 for 1 pan. That works out to about $833 to $2,154 per pan before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $120 less. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $28.26 an hour in the Morgantown area, 8% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Morgantown, WV, standard level
$1,400 to $2,100
About $1,229 to $1,757 per pan before permits. Labor is about 55% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $680 |
| Labor | $850 | $1,050 |
| Permits and fees | $160 | $340 |
| Total | $1,400 | $2,100 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Morgantown, WV
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $530 | $910 | 30% |
| Labor | $690 | $960 | $1,250 | 55% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $250 | $470 | 14% |
| Total | $860 | $1,750 | $2,600 | 100% |
Where the Morgantown price comes from
Labor is 55% 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 Morgantown the blended ratio comes out at 0.92.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Morgantown is at 96.3 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $550 nationally becomes $530 here (midpoint, 1 pan). Permits follow the all-items index of 93.3: $30 to $470.
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 Morgantown. The wage table below marks each row.
What local crews earn in Morgantown
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 2 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Morgantown the blend is 0.92.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 50% of the weighting: a median of $28.26 an hour, 8% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $21.16 and $36.41 an hour. About 160 work in the metro. That is 23.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 50% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Morgantown metro, so we used the West Virginia statewide median: $24.47 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $20.43 and $26.91 an hour.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $140 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $120. That is a swing of roughly 7.0% to 8.0% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Morgantown has 67,370 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 268th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 50% | $21.16 | $28.26 | $36.41 | $30.67 | 0.92 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $20.43 | $24.47 | $26.91 | $26.77 | 0.91 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.92 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: shower pan pricing in Morgantown
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Morgantown. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from one shower pan to one shower pan.
Basic
$860 to $1,550
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,400 to $2,100
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$1,900 to $2,600
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $860 – $1,550 | $1,400 – $2,100 | $1,900 – $2,600 |
Planning more than one job in Morgantown?
Jobs that often go together with shower pan are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Morgantown wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−6%) and kitchen cabinets lowest (−10%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,300 – $21,400 | −8% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,900 – $12,500 | −10% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,500 – $29,700 | −6% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,400 | −6% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Morgantown bid
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.
Morgantown against nearby metros and the rest of West Virginia
Same job, same size (1 pan), priced for the nearest metros. Pittsburgh is the priciest of the group at $2,000. Hagerstown is the cheapest at $1,650.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgantown, WVthis page | $860 – $2,600 | $1,750 | |
| Wheeling, WV65 miles | $890 – $2,650 | $1,750 | +2% |
| Pittsburgh, PA65 miles | $1,050 – $2,950 | $2,000 | +15% |
| Winchester, VA75 miles | $840 – $2,600 | $1,700 | −1% |
| Harrisonburg, VA85 miles | $810 – $2,550 | $1,650 | −4% |
| Hagerstown, MD95 miles | $800 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −4% |
| West Virginia (statewide) | $850 – $2,600 | $1,700 | −1% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | +7% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Morgantown ranks #171 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Morgantown is 1% above the West Virginia figure.
Elsewhere in West Virginia
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington, WV | 140,740 jobs | $880 – $2,650 | $1,750 | +1% |
| Charleston, WV | 103,450 jobs | $860 – $2,600 | $1,750 | −1% |
| Wheeling, WV | 58,130 jobs | $890 – $2,650 | $1,750 | +2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Morgantown against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester, VA | 67,740 jobs | $840 – $2,600 | $1,700 | −1% |
| Grand Junction, CO | 67,170 jobs | $930 – $2,750 | $1,850 | +6% |
| Burlington, NC | 67,830 jobs | $810 – $2,550 | $1,650 | −4% |
| Missoula, MT | 67,070 jobs | $1,050 – $2,950 | $2,000 | +15% |
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Shower pan in Morgantown: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Morgantown?
For 1 pan, expect $860 to $2,600 in the Morgantown area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,400 to $2,100. Small jobs usually cost more per pan and large ones less.
+What is the price per pan for shower pan in Morgantown?
About $833 to $2,154 per pan for materials and labor, plus $30 to $470 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $900 to $2,300.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Morgantown or Wheeling?
Wheeling is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $1,750, which is 2% more than Morgantown ($1,750). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Morgantown?
About 55% at the midpoint, or $960 out of $1,750. Materials are 30% and permits 14%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Morgantown?
$860 to $2,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Morgantown?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $30 to $470 for fees in the Morgantown area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Morgantown expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of West Virginia?
Morgantown is 1% above the West Virginia statewide estimate ($1,700 at the midpoint). We cover 4 metros in West Virginia; see the state page to compare them.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Morgantown?
The BLS median is $28.26 an hour in the Morgantown area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.16 to $36.41.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Morgantown?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $860 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 near Morgantown
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.