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Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV · 6.4 million people

Walk-in shower cost in Washington, DC

Most homeowners pay $5,550 – $9,250 (mid-range, typical $7,100, before sales tax), 1% above the national average and 10% below the District of Columbia average.

Most homeowners pay

$5,550 – $9,250Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV · 15 sq ft · before sales tax
Typical: $7,100
Labour $3,052Materials $4,057Work hours: 33.2

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Price levels in Washington, DC

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$3,800
$3,000 – $4,950
$1,577$2,240
Mid-range$7,100
$5,550 – $9,250
$3,052$4,057
Premium$11,300
$8,850 – $14,700
$4,366$6,975

Why prices in Washington, DC are different

Labor is about 43% of a mid-range walk-in shower job, around 33 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Washington, DC area cost about 3% more than the national average (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for the metro area), while materials cost much the same nationwide. So the job comes out 1% above the national figure and 10% below the District of Columbia average.

Washington, DC ranks 46 of the 110 largest US metro areas for this job, from most to least expensive.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does walk-in shower cost in Washington, DC?

A mid-range job typically costs $7,100 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $5,550 – $9,250. Basic is about $3,800 and premium about $11,300.

Is walk-in shower more expensive in Washington, DC than elsewhere in District of Columbia?

Washington, DC: 10% below the District of Columbia average of $7,900. Labor is about 43% of a mid-range walk-in shower job, around 33 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Washington, DC area cost about 3% more than the national average (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for the metro area), while materials cost much the same nationwide. So the job comes out 1% above the national figure and 10% below the District of Columbia average.

How does Washington, DC compare with other large metros?

Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, Washington, DC ranks 46 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $7,000.

How much of the price is labor in Washington, DC?

About 43% at the mid-range level, around 33 hours of work at local rates. The rest is materials, equipment and disposal, which vary much less between cities.

Population: US Census Bureau, metropolitan area estimates for 2024.

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