Shower pan cost in Green Bay, WI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $1,100 – $3,050
- Per pan
- $1,089 – $2,598
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +12%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #33
- 1 = most expensive
Green Bay homeowners pay roughly $1,100 to $3,050 to install a shower pan at 1 pan, or $1,089 to $2,598 per pan (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Green Bay is 12% higher. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $43.54 an hour in the Green Bay area, 42% above the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Green Bay, WI, standard level
$1,700 to $2,500
About $1,542 to $2,146 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 Green Bay, WI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $520 | $890 | 25% |
| Labor | $950 | $1,350 | $1,700 | 64% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $250 | $470 | 12% |
| Total | $1,100 | $2,100 | $3,050 | 100% |
Where the Green Bay 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, Green Bay wages are 1.26 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 Green Bay 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 (93.1) and land at $30 to $470.
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Green Bay is 1.26 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 50%) the local median is $43.54 an hour, which is 42% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $30.67 and $49.81 an hour. BLS counts 730 of them working in the area, 41.8 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 $29.71 an hour, which is 11% above the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $27.18 and $35.34 an hour. BLS counts 40 of them working in the area, 2.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is about average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($49.81 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $110. At the 25th percentile ($30.67) it shrinks by about $220. The total moves by 5.1% or 10.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 174,550 jobs in the Green Bay area. That makes it the 133rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.11% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 50% | $30.67 | $43.54 | $49.81 | $30.67 | 1.42 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $27.18 | $29.71 | $35.34 | $26.77 | 1.11 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.26 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Green Bay
Because every project leans on different trades, Green Bay's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, bathroom remodel runs +5% and kitchen remodel −3%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,950 – $24,500 | +5% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,150 – $14,000 | level |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,400 – $14,500 | −3% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,000 – $30,600 | −3% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $310 – $1,500 | level |
Cost by quality level and size in Green Bay
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Green Bay 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
$1,100 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 $3,050
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $1,100 – $1,900 | $1,700 – $2,500 | $2,300 – $3,050 |
Green Bay against nearby metros and the rest of Wisconsin
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Green Bay. Muskegon is the lowest at about $1,850 (midpoint, 1 pan), 105 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay, WIthis page | $1,100 – $3,050 | $2,100 | |
| Appleton, WI20 miles | $1,150 – $3,100 | $2,100 | +1% |
| Oshkosh, WI45 miles | $1,100 – $3,050 | $2,050 | −1% |
| Sheboygan, WI50 miles | $1,150 – $3,100 | $2,100 | +1% |
| Wausau, WI90 miles | $1,100 – $3,050 | $2,050 | −1% |
| Muskegon, MI105 miles | $940 – $2,750 | $1,850 | −12% |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | $1,050 – $3,000 | $2,050 | −3% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | −11% |
Across 300 US metros, Green Bay comes in at #33 from the top. The priciest is Bellingham, WA at $2,450; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $1,500 (midpoints, 1 pan). Statewide, Green Bay is 3% above the Wisconsin figure.
Other Wisconsin metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $1,100 – $3,050 | $2,050 | −1% |
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $1,100 – $3,050 | $2,100 | level |
| Appleton, WI | 124,230 jobs | $1,150 – $3,100 | $2,100 | +1% |
| Oshkosh, WI | 93,750 jobs | $1,100 – $3,050 | $2,050 | −1% |
| Eau Claire, WI | 86,060 jobs | $1,150 – $3,100 | $2,100 | +1% |
| La Crosse, WI | 84,380 jobs | $1,100 – $3,000 | $2,050 | −3% |
Cities with a workforce like Green Bay's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Green Bay against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, PA | 174,670 jobs | $1,000 – $2,950 | $2,000 | −5% |
| Naples, FL | 173,880 jobs | $870 – $2,700 | $1,800 | −15% |
| Anchorage, AK | 177,050 jobs | $1,100 – $3,200 | $2,150 | +4% |
| Mobile, AL | 172,550 jobs | $820 – $2,550 | $1,650 | −20% |
Shower pan: what moves the price in Green Bay
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.
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).
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Shower pan in Green Bay: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Green Bay?
For 1 pan, expect $1,100 to $3,050 in the Green Bay 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 Green Bay?
About $1,089 to $2,598 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 Green Bay or Appleton?
Appleton is 20 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $2,100, which is 1% more than Green Bay ($2,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Green Bay?
About 64% at the midpoint, or $1,350 out of $2,100. Materials are 25% and permits 12%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Green Bay?
$1,100 to $3,050. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Green Bay?
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 Green Bay area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Green Bay expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of Wisconsin?
Green Bay is 3% 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 Green Bay?
The BLS median is $43.54 an hour in the Green Bay area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $30.67 to $49.81.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Green Bay?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $1,100 to $1,900 and premium work $2,300 to $3,050. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan near Green Bay
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.