Shower pan cost in Racine, 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
- $1,016 – $2,466
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +7%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #69
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a shower pan in Racine, plan on $1,050 to $2,950 for 1 pan, all in. Per pan, that is $1,016 to $2,466 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 7% higher than the national one. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $37.05 an hour in the Racine area, 21% above the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Racine, WI, standard level
$1,600 to $2,400
About $1,451 to $2,031 per pan before permits. Labor is about 61% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $370 | $670 |
| Labor | $1,100 | $1,350 |
| Permits and fees | $160 | $340 |
| Total | $1,600 | $2,400 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Racine, WI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $520 | $890 | 26% |
| Labor | $880 | $1,250 | $1,600 | 61% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $250 | $480 | 13% |
| Total | $1,050 | $2,000 | $2,950 | 100% |
Where the Racine 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, Racine wages are 1.17 times the national level. Labor makes up about 61% of the midpoint estimate (56% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Racine 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 (96.0) and land at $30 to $480.
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 Racine. The wage table below marks each row.
How Racine compares
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 $2,400 across Racine and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Racine, WIthis page | $1,050 – $2,950 | $2,000 | |
| Milwaukee, WI10 miles | $1,100 – $3,050 | $2,050 | +4% |
| Kenosha, WI15 miles | $1,050 – $3,100 | $2,100 | +4% |
| Sheboygan, WI65 miles | $1,150 – $3,100 | $2,100 | +6% |
| Janesville, WI65 miles | $1,050 – $2,950 | $2,000 | +1% |
| Chicago, IL70 miles | $1,300 – $3,550 | $2,400 | +21% |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | $1,050 – $3,000 | $2,050 | +2% |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | −7% |
Across 300 US metros, Racine comes in at #69 from the top. The priciest is Bellingham, WA at $2,450; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $1,500 (midpoints, 1 pan). Statewide, Racine is 2% below the Wisconsin figure.
Other Wisconsin metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $1,100 – $3,050 | $2,050 | +4% |
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $1,100 – $3,050 | $2,100 | +5% |
| Green Bay, WI | 174,550 jobs | $1,100 – $3,050 | $2,100 | +5% |
| Appleton, WI | 124,230 jobs | $1,150 – $3,100 | $2,100 | +6% |
| Oshkosh, WI | 93,750 jobs | $1,100 – $3,050 | $2,050 | +3% |
| Eau Claire, WI | 86,060 jobs | $1,150 – $3,100 | $2,100 | +6% |
Cities with a workforce like Racine's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Racine against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Napa, CA | 77,860 jobs | $970 – $2,950 | $1,950 | −1% |
| Warner Robins, GA | 76,050 jobs | $840 – $2,600 | $1,700 | −14% |
| Chico, CA | 78,220 jobs | $870 – $2,750 | $1,800 | −10% |
| Kenosha, WI | 75,450 jobs | $1,050 – $3,100 | $2,100 | +4% |
Racine 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 Racine is 1.17 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 50%) the local median is $37.05 an hour, which is 21% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $28.45 and $48.94 an hour. BLS counts 240 of them working in the area, 31.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is about average.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 50% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Racine 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 ($48.94 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $200. At the 25th percentile ($28.45) it shrinks by about $150. The total moves by 10.2% or 7.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 76,280 jobs in the Racine-Mount Pleasant area. That makes it the 243rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 50% | $28.45 | $37.05 | $48.94 | $30.67 | 1.21 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $27.44 | $30.14 | $36.42 | $26.77 | 1.13 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.17 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Racine
Because every project leans on different trades, Racine's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, bathroom remodel runs +4% and kitchen remodel −3%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,850 – $24,100 | +4% |
| 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 | +1% |
Racine: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Racine 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
$1,050 to $1,800
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,600 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 | $1,600 – $2,400 | $2,200 – $2,950 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Racine 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.
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Shower pan in Racine: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Racine?
For 1 pan, expect $1,050 to $2,950 in the Racine area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,600 to $2,400. Small jobs usually cost more per pan and large ones less.
+What is the price per pan for shower pan in Racine?
About $1,016 to $2,466 per pan for materials and labor, plus $30 to $480 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $900 to $2,300.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Racine or Milwaukee?
Milwaukee is 10 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $2,050, which is 4% more than Racine ($2,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Racine?
About 61% at the midpoint, or $1,250 out of $2,000. Materials are 26% and permits 13%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Racine?
$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 Racine?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $30 to $480 for fees in the Racine area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Racine expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of Wisconsin?
Racine is 2% 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 Racine?
The BLS median is $37.05 an hour in the Racine area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.45 to $48.94.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Racine?
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 Racine
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.