Tub to Shower Conversion cost in Jackson, MS

Jackson, MS · updated August 2026

$6,100

Typical local cost

$3,000 – $13,600

Typical range

per conversion
$2,950 – $13,550

Installed, local pricing

Permit
Usually yes

$70 – $255 in fees

Typical timeline
3-7 days of work

3-7 days of work, 2-5 weeks including permitting

Calculate my tub to shower cost

Jackson runs -15% against the U.S. average · data confidence Medium · modeled estimate, not a quote

The modeled midpoint for Jackson is $6,100. The local adjustment for this trade is x0.848 — driven mainly by Hinds County labor rates and 40% exposure to local code requirements.

Estimate your Jackson job

Priced with this market's cost index, so the calculator, the size table and the ranges on this page all agree.

Tiles needed

57 tiles

Includes 12% waste

Boxes to buy
8 boxes
Thinset (50 lb bags)
2 bags
Grout (25 lb bags)
1 bags
Tile cost estimateMaterial only
$237 – $855

Priced for Jackson (local adjustment x0.848).

Estimates only. Local pricing, site conditions and code requirements change the real number.

Cost by project size

Generated from the same unit pricing the calculator uses.

Estimated cost by project size
Project sizeEstimated range
Acrylic alcove unit$2,300$10,200
Tiled shower$3,000$13,600
Tile with glass enclosure$3,900$17,700
Curbless / roll-in shower$5,100$23,100

Based on Jackson pricing of $2,950–$13,550 per conversion.

Where the money goes

Labor
$3,800
61% of median
Materials
$2,300
37% of median
Permit & fees
$165
3% of median

Jackson project costs-15% vs U.S. average

Based on Hinds County labor rates, local material logistics and permit-fee posture for this trade.

What the project looks like start to finish

Typical sequence for this scope. Timing varies with contractor backlog and plan-review queues.

  1. 01

    Planning & quotes

    Scope, material choice, contractor selection

  2. 02

    Permit application

    Filed with City of Jackson building department

  3. 03

    Materials & staging

    Order lead time on non-stock materials

  4. 04

    Installation

    3-7 days of work, 2-5 weeks including permitting

  5. 05

    Inspection

    Plumbing rough-in, Shower pan water test, Final inspection

  6. 06

    Closeout

    Final sign-off, warranty and documentation

Jackson labor intelligence

What the trade charges here, and how much of your price it is.

Loaded hourly rate

$74–$96

Plumbing crews in Hinds County · -19% vs U.S. ($105/hr)

Typical crew

2 × 3 days

On-site time for a typical tub to shower job here.

Labor in the price

$3,800

62% of the median — the rest is material, disposal and permit.

Because labor is 62% of this job, Jackson wage levels move the price far more than material prices do. A quote well under this labor figure usually means a smaller crew, a longer schedule, or unlicensed help.

Basis: Hometriva labor model: national plumbing crew rates adjusted by the Hinds County labor factor (x0.805). · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Hometriva methodology

Why Jackson differs from the national average

The local delta, broken into dollars by driver.

Trade labor rates$875Material and delivery$175Code and inspection load$50Permit fees$50
Dollars of the Jackson difference owned by each driver, versus the U.S. median for tub to shower conversion.
  • Trade labor rates-$875

    Hinds County crews price 19% below the national average, and labor is 62% of this job.

  • Material and delivery-$175

    Materials are nationally traded, so they move less — but delivery into this market runs 7% under baseline.

  • Code and inspection load-$50

    Tub to Shower Conversion carries 40% exposure to local code requirements, and this jurisdiction's review load indexes at x0.98.

  • Permit fees-$50

    Fees are paid to the jurisdiction, not the contractor, and are budgeted separately from the contract price.

Basis: Decomposition of the modeled Jackson median against the U.S. median for this scope. · City of Jackson building department, Hometriva methodology

Jackson vs Mississippi vs the U.S.

Jackson$3,000$13,600Mississippi average$3,000$13,600U.S. average$3,500$16,000
Modeled ranges for tub to shower conversion. The tick marks the median in each geography.

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The same local model, run against your job instead of the average one.

Simulated tub to shower conversion in Jackson

$6,265

Likely range $3,165$13,765

Simulated from the same local model as the numbers above — it changes the inputs, not the pricing method.

What makes the number move

  • Drain relocation from tub to shower position
  • Tile versus acrylic shower base and walls
  • Glass enclosure type
  • Accessibility features such as grab bars and a bench
  • Subfloor or slab repair after demolition

Who issues each permit

Tracked per discipline — the building permit issuer is not always the body that reviews electrical, plumbing, zoning or fire.

Permitting authority by discipline
DisciplineIssuing authority
buildingCity of Jackson building departmentModeled estimate
electricalCity of Jackson building departmentModeled estimate
mechanicalCity of Jackson building departmentModeled estimate
plumbingCity of Jackson building departmentModeled estimate
zoningCity of Jackson building departmentModeled estimate
fireCity of Jackson building departmentModeled estimate

Permit requirement in Jackson

In most cases yes — Hinds County and the City of Jackson generally require a permit for tub to shower conversion. Height, size and location on the lot determine the exact review, so confirm with the building department before you start.

Permitting authority
City of Jackson building departmentModeled estimate
Permit fee
Estimated allowance $70$255Modeled from comparable fee schedules — not an official quoted fee.

Inspections

  1. Plumbing rough-in
  2. Shower pan water test
  3. Final inspection
Full Jackson permit guide for tub to shower conversion

Local conditions that change this job

Only the exposures that materially affect tub to shower conversion.

Humidity

Severe84/100

Nearby market comparison

MarketLocal factorMedianPer conversion
Jackson (this page)x0.848$6,100$2,950$13,550
Hattiesburgx0.812$5,800$2,850$13,000
Meridianx0.812$5,800$2,850$13,000
Monroex0.929$6,700$3,250$14,850

What Jackson homeowners actually paid

Homeowner-reported invoices for this market. Nothing is published until enough reports clear review, so this section is often empty in newer markets — adding yours takes 20 seconds and no personal details.

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Quotes homeowners were given in Jackson

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How Hometriva estimates Jackson tub to shower costs

Hometriva does not publish invented city prices. The Jackson estimate for tub to shower conversion is produced by this chain, and every input is stored separately:

  1. National baseline$7,200

    Typical U.S. cost for tub to shower conversion on a single-family home.

  2. Local labor factorx0.805

    Jackson-area trade labor rates, weighted at 62% of this job.

  3. Material factorx0.932

    Material and delivery pricing into Hinds County, weighted at 38%.

  4. Regulatory factorx0.984

    Local code, product-approval and inspection load, applied at 40% for this project type.

  5. Applied multiplierx0.848

    Blended Jackson adjustment specific to tub to shower conversion.

  6. Permit component$70 – $255

    Budgeted separately from the contract price because it is paid to the jurisdiction.

Because labor, material and regulatory factors are weighted per project, tub to shower conversion in Jackson carries a different local adjustment than other trades in the same market.

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Hometriva Cost Data Desk

Maintains the unit-cost baselines, local adjustment factors and material pricing. Reviewed for tub to shower conversion pricing in Jackson, MS.

  • National unit-cost baselines against current trade pricing
  • Local labor and materials factors for the market
  • Material installed-cost ranges and service life

Last reviewed August 2026 · Editorial standards · Report an error

Frequently asked questions

How long does tub to shower conversion take?

3-7 days of work, 2-5 weeks including permitting. Permit review and inspection scheduling are usually the largest source of variation.

What changes the price the most?

The largest cost drivers are drain relocation from tub to shower position; tile versus acrylic shower base and walls; glass enclosure type.

Sources

Sources & verification

Model vintage August 2026. The links above are the issuing agencies' own pages — we publish them so you can confirm the current rule yourself, not as evidence that each fact on this page was re-checked with them today. Cost figures are modeled estimates based on national baselines adjusted for local labor and material pricing, not quotes. Permit rules change; confirm with the building department before starting work.

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