Shower pan cost in Wisconsin
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (1 pan)
- $1,050 – $3,000
- Per pan
- $1,041 – $2,515
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +9%
- US $1,850
- Metros covered
- 12
Across Wisconsin, a shower pan costs about $1,050 to $3,000 for 1 pan. Statewide, that midpoint is 9% above the US figure of $1,850. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median $39.04 an hour in Wisconsin (US: $30.67).
Inside Wisconsin, the metros we cover range from $2,000 (Racine) to $2,100 (Eau Claire) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Wisconsin (statewide), standard level
$1,650 to $2,400
About $1,483 to $2,073 per pan before permits. Labor is about 62% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $370 | $670 |
| Labor | $1,100 | $1,400 |
| Permits and fees | $160 | $340 |
| Total | $1,650 | $2,400 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Wisconsin
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $520 | $900 | 26% |
| Labor | $900 | $1,250 | $1,600 | 62% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $250 | $470 | 12% |
| Total | $1,050 | $2,050 | $3,000 | 100% |
Wisconsin labor market for shower pan
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 1.20 for Wisconsin.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 50%) the local median is $39.04 an hour, which is 27% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $29.53 and $49.79 an hour. BLS counts 10,210 of them working in the state, 34.7 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 $30.14 an hour, which is 13% above the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $27.44 and $36.42 an hour. BLS counts 410 of them working in the state, 1.4 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 ($49.79 an hour) would add about $180 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($29.53) would take off about $160. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 2,941,540 jobs across Wisconsin (May 2025), which is 1.9% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 50% | $29.53 | $39.04 | $49.79 | $30.67 | 1.27 | state |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $27.44 | $30.14 | $36.42 | $26.77 | 1.13 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.20 | |||||
Quality levels and sizes in Wisconsin
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Wisconsin wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 1 common sizes.
Basic
$1,050 to $1,850
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,650 to $2,400
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$2,200 to $3,000
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $1,050 – $1,850 | $1,650 – $2,400 | $2,200 – $3,000 |
Shower pan: what moves the price in Wisconsin
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.
Other Wisconsin jobs that often go with shower pan
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Wisconsin wages and prices. Against national midpoints, bathroom remodel comes out highest (+4%) and kitchen remodel lowest (−3%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,900 – $24,300 | +4% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,150 – $14,100 | level |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,450 – $14,600 | −2% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,000 – $30,700 | −3% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $310 – $1,500 | +1% |
Wisconsin versus the states around it
Wisconsin ranks 14 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. Wisconsin sits at $2,050. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 120 miles away | $1,250 – $3,350 | $2,300 | +13% |
| Iowa | 230 miles away | $910 – $2,650 | $1,800 | −12% |
| Michigan | 230 miles away | $970 – $2,800 | $1,900 | −7% |
| Minnesota | 260 miles away | $1,200 – $3,300 | $2,250 | +11% |
| Indiana | 260 miles away | $950 – $2,750 | $1,850 | −8% |
Which Wisconsin city is cheapest for shower pan?
9 of the 12 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $2,050, and the top-to-bottom gap is 6%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eau Claire, WI | $1,150 – $3,100 | $2,100 | +4% |
| Sheboygan, WI | $1,150 – $3,100 | $2,100 | +4% |
| Appleton, WI | $1,150 – $3,100 | $2,100 | +4% |
| Green Bay, WI | $1,100 – $3,050 | $2,100 | +3% |
| Madison, WI | $1,100 – $3,050 | $2,100 | +3% |
| Kenosha, WI | $1,050 – $3,100 | $2,100 | +3% |
| Milwaukee, WI | $1,100 – $3,050 | $2,050 | +2% |
| Wausau, WI | $1,100 – $3,050 | $2,050 | +2% |
| Oshkosh, WI | $1,100 – $3,050 | $2,050 | +2% |
| La Crosse, WI | $1,100 – $3,000 | $2,050 | level |
| Janesville, WI | $1,050 – $2,950 | $2,000 | −1% |
| Racine, WI | $1,050 – $2,950 | $2,000 | −2% |
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Shower pan in Wisconsin: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Wisconsin?
$1,050 to $3,000 for 1 pan, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Wisconsin can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Wisconsin is cheapest for shower pan?
Racine at about $2,000 (midpoint, 1 pan). The priciest is Eau Claire at $2,100.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Wisconsin than the US average?
It is 9% more expensive: $2,050 against $1,850 for 1 pan at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Wisconsin?
About 62% ($1,250). Materials are 26%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.20x the national wage level.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Wisconsin?
The BLS statewide median is $39.04 an hour, against $30.67 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $29.53 to $49.79.
+Where does Wisconsin rank for shower pan costs?
14th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $2,050 for 1 pan. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Wisconsin?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $1,050 to $1,850 and premium work $2,200 to $3,000. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan by city in Wisconsin
- Eau Claire, WI$2,100 midpoint
- Sheboygan, WI$2,100 midpoint
- Appleton, WI$2,100 midpoint
- Green Bay, WI$2,100 midpoint
- Madison, WI$2,100 midpoint
- Kenosha, WI$2,100 midpoint
- Milwaukee, WI$2,050 midpoint
- Wausau, WI$2,050 midpoint
- Oshkosh, WI$2,050 midpoint
- La Crosse, WI$2,050 midpoint
- Janesville, WI$2,000 midpoint
- Racine, WI$2,000 midpoint
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.