Shower pan cost in Eau Claire, WI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $1,150 – $3,100
- Per pan
- $1,108 – $2,632
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +13%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #27
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a shower pan in Eau Claire, plan on $1,150 to $3,100 for 1 pan, all in. Per pan, that is $1,108 to $2,632 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 13% higher than the national one. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $44.58 an hour in the Eau Claire area, 45% above the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Eau Claire, WI, standard level
$1,700 to $2,500
About $1,565 to $2,175 per pan before permits. Labor is about 64% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $370 | $670 |
| Labor | $1,200 | $1,500 |
| Permits and fees | $160 | $330 |
| Total | $1,700 | $2,500 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Eau Claire, WI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $520 | $890 | 24% |
| Labor | $970 | $1,350 | $1,750 | 64% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $250 | $460 | 12% |
| Total | $1,150 | $2,100 | $3,100 | 100% |
Where the Eau Claire price comes from
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, Eau Claire wages are 1.29 times the national level. Labor makes up about 64% of the midpoint estimate (56% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Eau Claire metro is 93.8 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 pan comes to $520, compared with $550 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (92.8) and land at $30 to $460.
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 Eau Claire. The wage table below marks each row.
Planning more than one job in Eau Claire?
Because every project leans on different trades, Eau Claire's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, bathroom remodel runs +5% and window replacement −3%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,950 – $24,500 | +5% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,100 – $13,900 | −1% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,400 – $14,500 | −3% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,900 – $30,500 | −3% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $310 – $1,500 | +1% |
Why two Eau Claire quotes can differ
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.
Cost by quality level and size in Eau Claire
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Eau Claire 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
$1,150 to $1,900
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,700 to $2,500
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$2,300 to $3,100
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $1,150 – $1,900 | $1,700 – $2,500 | $2,300 – $3,100 |
Eau Claire 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 Eau Claire is 1.29 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 50%) the local median is $44.58 an hour, which is 45% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $30.62 and $48.23 an hour. BLS counts 210 of them working in the area, 24.4 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 Eau Claire metro, so we used the Wisconsin statewide median: $30.14 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $27.44 and $36.42 an hour.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($48.23 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $60. At the 25th percentile ($30.62) it shrinks by about $240. The total moves by 3.0% or 11.3%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 86,060 jobs in the Eau Claire area. That makes it the 226th 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% | $30.62 | $44.58 | $48.23 | $30.67 | 1.45 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $27.44 | $30.14 | $36.42 | $26.77 | 1.13 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.29 | |||||
Is Eau Claire cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Eau Claire. La Crosse is the lowest at about $2,050 (midpoint, 1 pan), 85 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eau Claire, WIthis page | $1,150 – $3,100 | $2,100 | |
| Wausau, WI75 miles | $1,100 – $3,050 | $2,050 | −2% |
| Rochester, MN85 miles | $1,150 – $3,100 | $2,150 | +1% |
| La Crosse, WI85 miles | $1,100 – $3,000 | $2,050 | −4% |
| Minneapolis, MN100 miles | $1,250 – $3,450 | $2,350 | +11% |
| Oshkosh, WI140 miles | $1,100 – $3,050 | $2,050 | −2% |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | $1,050 – $3,000 | $2,050 | −4% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | −12% |
Across 300 US metros, Eau Claire comes in at #27 from the top. The priciest is Bellingham, WA at $2,450; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $1,500 (midpoints, 1 pan). Statewide, Eau Claire is 4% above the Wisconsin figure.
Other Wisconsin metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $1,100 – $3,050 | $2,050 | −2% |
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $1,100 – $3,050 | $2,100 | −1% |
| Green Bay, WI | 174,550 jobs | $1,100 – $3,050 | $2,100 | −1% |
| Appleton, WI | 124,230 jobs | $1,150 – $3,100 | $2,100 | level |
| Oshkosh, WI | 93,750 jobs | $1,100 – $3,050 | $2,050 | −2% |
| La Crosse, WI | 84,380 jobs | $1,100 – $3,000 | $2,050 | −4% |
Cities with a workforce like Eau Claire's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Eau Claire against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daphne, AL | 87,120 jobs | $810 – $2,550 | $1,650 | −21% |
| Jackson, TN | 84,530 jobs | $770 – $2,450 | $1,600 | −24% |
| Joplin, MO | 87,190 jobs | $950 – $2,750 | $1,850 | −13% |
| La Crosse, WI | 84,380 jobs | $1,100 – $3,000 | $2,050 | −4% |
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Shower pan in Eau Claire: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Eau Claire?
For 1 pan, expect $1,150 to $3,100 in the Eau Claire area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,700 to $2,500. Small jobs usually cost more per pan and large ones less.
+What is the price per pan for shower pan in Eau Claire?
About $1,108 to $2,632 per pan for materials and labor, plus $30 to $460 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $900 to $2,300.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Eau Claire or Wausau?
Wausau is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $2,050, which is 2% less than Eau Claire ($2,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Eau Claire?
About 64% at the midpoint, or $1,350 out of $2,100. Materials are 24% and permits 12%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Eau Claire?
$1,150 to $3,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Eau Claire?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $30 to $460 for fees in the Eau Claire area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Eau Claire expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of Wisconsin?
Eau Claire is 4% above the Wisconsin statewide estimate ($2,050 at the midpoint). We cover 12 metros in Wisconsin; see the state page to compare them.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Eau Claire?
The BLS median is $44.58 an hour in the Eau Claire area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $30.62 to $48.23.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Eau Claire?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $1,150 to $1,900 and premium work $2,300 to $3,100. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan near Eau Claire
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.