Shower Base Installation Cost
Shower Base Installation costs most homeowners between$773 and $1,303 per basin, per homewyse.com. Your price depends mostly on job size, location, and local labor rates.
π Read the full shower base installation cost guide βNational β per basin
$773 β $1,303
Typical average: $1,038
Cost per basin. Reference range reorganized from homewyse.com; not a quote.
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$773 β $1,303
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Cost breakdown
Where your money goes on a typical job.
| Cost component | Typical range | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Shower Basin Cost | $313β$747 | 57% |
| Shower Base Installation Labor, Basic | $439β$533 | 41% |
| Shower Base Installation Job Supplies | $21β$23 | 2% |
Shower Base Installation cost by city
Local labor and disposal rates move the price up or down. Tap a city for local detail.
| City | Typical range | vs. national |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $993β$1,595 | +25% |
| San Jose, CA | $944β$1,530 | +19% |
| San Francisco, CA | $944β$1,530 | +19% |
| Seattle, WA | $920β$1,497 | +16% |
| Chicago, IL | $895β$1,465 | +14% |
| Boston, MA | $895β$1,465 | +14% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $871β$1,433 | +11% |
| Philadelphia, PA | $846β$1,400 | +8% |
| San Diego, CA | $846β$1,400 | +8% |
| Minneapolis, MN | $846β$1,400 | +8% |
| Columbus, OH | $758β$1,284 | -2% |
| Phoenix, AZ | $749β$1,271 | -3% |
| Denver, CO | $749β$1,271 | -3% |
| Atlanta, GA | $724β$1,238 | -5% |
| Houston, TX | $714β$1,225 | -7% |
| Dallas, TX | $714β$1,225 | -7% |
| Jacksonville, FL | $709β$1,219 | -7% |
| Miami, FL | $709β$1,219 | -7% |
| San Antonio, TX | $705β$1,212 | -8% |
| Austin, TX | $700β$1,206 | -8% |
Frequently asked questions
οΌ οΌ How much does shower base installation cost?
Nationally, shower base installation typically costs $773β$1,303 per basin, based on homewyse.com data.
οΌ οΌ What's included in shower base installation cost?
A typical job breaks down into shower basin cost, shower base installation labor, basic, shower base installation job supplies. The exact mix and totals vary by market.
οΌ οΌ Does shower base installation cost vary by city?
Yes. It runs highest in New York, NY ($993β$1,595) and lowest in Austin, TX ($700β$1,206), driven by local labor and disposal rates.