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Albuquerque, NM · 926,000 people

Walk-in shower cost in Albuquerque, NM

Most homeowners pay $5,300 – $8,800 (mid-range, typical $6,750, before sales tax), 4% below the national average and 2% above the New Mexico average.

Most homeowners pay

$5,300 – $8,800Albuquerque, NM · 15 sq ft · before sales tax
Typical: $6,750
Labour $2,718Materials $4,057Work hours: 33.2

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Price levels in Albuquerque, NM

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$3,600
$2,850 – $4,700
$1,384$2,240
Mid-range$6,750
$5,300 – $8,800
$2,718$4,057
Premium$10,900
$8,500 – $14,100
$3,904$6,975

Why prices in Albuquerque, NM are different

Labor is about 40% of a mid-range walk-in shower job, around 33 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Albuquerque, NM area cost about 8% less 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 4% below the national figure and 2% above the New Mexico average.

Albuquerque, NM ranks 77 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 Albuquerque, NM?

A mid-range job typically costs $6,750 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $5,300 – $8,800. Basic is about $3,600 and premium about $10,900.

Is walk-in shower more expensive in Albuquerque, NM than elsewhere in New Mexico?

Albuquerque, NM: 2% above the New Mexico average of $6,650. Labor is about 40% of a mid-range walk-in shower job, around 33 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Albuquerque, NM area cost about 8% less 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 4% below the national figure and 2% above the New Mexico average.

How does Albuquerque, NM compare with other large metros?

Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, Albuquerque, NM ranks 77 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $7,000.

How much of the price is labor in Albuquerque, NM?

About 40% 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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