Tampa, Florida Conversion Cost Estimate
This is a local cost estimate for a tub-to-shower conversion in Tampa, FL, built from national ranges and adjusted for local wages. 8 contractors show up below the estimate, sorted by whoever has held a license in Tampa the longest.
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Estimated cost in Tampa
| Project | National range | Tampa estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Acrylic kit conversion | $2,000 to $5,000 | $1,850 to $4,600 |
| Acrylic kit with a framed glass door | $2,300 to $6,200 | $2,100 to $5,700 |
| One-piece fiberglass unit with a bench | $4,100 to $8,500 | $3,750 to $7,800 |
| Custom tile shower with a niche | $6,200 to $12,500 | $5,700 to $11,400 |
| Custom tile shower with a frameless door and the valve moved | $7,050 to $14,900 | $6,450 to $13,600 |
Tub-to-shower prices here move only the labor part, roughly 50% of a typical bill, by how Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL pay for this work compares with the U.S. median.[2] Build your own estimate →
$22.25 median hourly wage for tile and stone setters in the metro
What Tampa's labor market means for this estimate
The local estimate for Tampa starts from a $22.25 hourly wage for shower and tile contractors, compared with $26.77 nationally.
Tampa runs 17% below the national figure for this trade.
A city like Tampa with higher local wages will show a higher adjusted estimate than the flat national range suggests on its own.
That's why the Tampa number below can differ from a neighboring city's estimate even for the same surround type.
U.S. median $26.77/hr
Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.
The longest-licensed conversion contractors based in Tampa
The 8 longest-licensed contractors based in {city}, not a ranking by quality.
- The Kitchen And Bath FactoryVerify license
- Bath & Kitchen Gallery INCVerify license
- Bath And Kitchen Connections INCVerify license
- Affordable Kitchen & Bathroom Renovations LLCVerify license
- American Shower Glass LLCVerify license
- Tommy Bath LLCVerify license
- Marcal Pro Floors Kitchen & BathVerify license
- Bath FitterVerify license
Before you compare a quote to this estimate
- Does the quote separate the surround cost from labor, or is it one lump sum?
- Is a permit fee included in the quote, or billed separately?
- Which add-ons from this page's calculator are already included, and which would cost extra?
- Does the quote assume the valve and drain stay in place, or does it include moving them?
- Is demolition and disposal of the old tub priced separately?
- If the crew opens the wall and finds rot or old plumbing, how does that change the price?
Acrylic kit conversion: nearby cities
- Egypt Lake-Leto (4 mi · $1,850 to $4,600)
- Palm River-Clair Mel (7 mi · $1,850 to $4,600)
- Carrollwood (7 mi · $1,850 to $4,600)
- Town 'n' Country (7 mi · $1,850 to $4,600)
- East Lake-Orient Park (7 mi · $1,850 to $4,600)
- Lake Magdalene (8 mi · $1,850 to $4,600)
- Temple Terrace (8 mi · $1,850 to $4,600)
- Citrus Park (9 mi · $1,850 to $4,600)
Sources
- How Much Does It Cost to Install a Walk-In Shower?, Fixr, accessed 2026-09-30
- How Much Does a Tub to Shower Conversion Cost?, HomeAdvisor, accessed 2026-09-30
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics: Tile and Stone Setters (47-2044), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, accessed 2026-09-30
- Cost to Plumb a Bathroom, Fixr, accessed 2026-09-30