Shower pan cost in Janesville, WI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $1,050 – $2,950
- Per pan
- $1,028 – $2,487
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +8%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #63
- 1 = most expensive
A shower pan in Janesville, WI usually costs $1,050 to $2,950 for 1 pan. That works out to about $1,028 to $2,487 per pan before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $140 more. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $38.01 an hour in the Janesville area, 24% above the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Janesville, WI, standard level
$1,650 to $2,400
About $1,466 to $2,050 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 Janesville, WI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $520 | $890 | 26% |
| Labor | $890 | $1,250 | $1,600 | 62% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $250 | $470 | 12% |
| Total | $1,050 | $2,000 | $2,950 | 100% |
What is behind the Janesville number
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, Janesville wages are 1.18 times the national level. Labor makes up about 62% of the midpoint estimate (56% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Janesville is at 93.8 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $550 nationally becomes $520 here (midpoint, 1 pan). Permits follow the all-items index of 93.7: $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 Janesville. The wage table below marks each row.
What local crews earn in Janesville
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 Janesville the blend is 1.18.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 50% of the weighting: a median of $38.01 an hour, 24% above the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $28.72 and $49.75 an hour. About 140 work in the metro. That is 20.0 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 Janesville 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.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $200 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $160. That is a swing of roughly 7.9% to 10.0% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Janesville-Beloit has 69,870 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 260th 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% | $28.72 | $38.01 | $49.75 | $30.67 | 1.24 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $27.44 | $30.14 | $36.42 | $26.77 | 1.13 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.18 | |||||
Why two Janesville quotes can differ
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.
Cost by quality level and size in Janesville
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Janesville. 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
$1,050 to $1,800
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,650 to $2,400
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$2,200 to $2,950
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $1,050 – $1,800 | $1,650 – $2,400 | $2,200 – $2,950 |
Is Janesville cheap or dear? The local comparison
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 1 pan range from $2,000 to $2,150 across Janesville and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janesville, WIthis page | $1,050 – $2,950 | $2,000 | |
| Rockford, IL25 miles | $1,150 – $3,150 | $2,150 | +8% |
| Madison, WI40 miles | $1,100 – $3,050 | $2,100 | +4% |
| Kenosha, WI60 miles | $1,050 – $3,100 | $2,100 | +4% |
| Milwaukee, WI65 miles | $1,100 – $3,050 | $2,050 | +3% |
| Racine, WI65 miles | $1,050 – $2,950 | $2,000 | −1% |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | $1,050 – $3,000 | $2,050 | +1% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | −7% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Janesville ranks #63 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Janesville is 1% below the Wisconsin figure.
Elsewhere in Wisconsin
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $1,100 – $3,050 | $2,050 | +3% |
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $1,100 – $3,050 | $2,100 | +4% |
| Green Bay, WI | 174,550 jobs | $1,100 – $3,050 | $2,100 | +4% |
| Appleton, WI | 124,230 jobs | $1,150 – $3,100 | $2,100 | +5% |
| Oshkosh, WI | 93,750 jobs | $1,100 – $3,050 | $2,050 | +3% |
| Eau Claire, WI | 86,060 jobs | $1,150 – $3,100 | $2,100 | +5% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Janesville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Park, MD | 70,650 jobs | $830 – $2,600 | $1,700 | −14% |
| Wausau, WI | 69,530 jobs | $1,100 – $3,050 | $2,050 | +3% |
| Bismarck, ND | 71,270 jobs | $870 – $2,650 | $1,750 | −13% |
| Yuma, AZ | 68,880 jobs | $870 – $2,650 | $1,750 | −13% |
Planning more than one job in Janesville?
Jobs that often go together with shower pan are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Janesville wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen cabinets comes out highest (+9%) and kitchen remodel lowest (−1%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,000 – $24,800 | +6% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,400 – $15,500 | +9% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,550 – $14,900 | level |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,400 – $31,200 | −1% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $310 – $1,550 | +2% |
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Shower pan in Janesville: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Janesville?
For 1 pan, expect $1,050 to $2,950 in the Janesville area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,650 to $2,400. Small jobs usually cost more per pan and large ones less.
+What is the price per pan for shower pan in Janesville?
About $1,028 to $2,487 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 Janesville or Rockford?
Rockford is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $2,150, which is 8% more than Janesville ($2,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Janesville?
About 62% at the midpoint, or $1,250 out of $2,000. Materials are 26% and permits 12%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Janesville?
$1,050 to $2,950. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Janesville?
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 Janesville area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Janesville expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of Wisconsin?
Janesville is 1% below 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 Janesville?
The BLS median is $38.01 an hour in the Janesville area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.72 to $49.75.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Janesville?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $1,050 to $1,800 and premium work $2,200 to $2,950. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan near Janesville
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.