A steam shower costs $4,300 on average to install, with most homeowners paying $2,800 to $7,100. Both sources present that range as the cost of a prefabricated unit.1,2 Fixr publishes a range of $8,000 to $15,000, with an $11,000 average for a defined 48″ x 36″ porcelain-tile unit with door and fold-down seat.3 Custom designs can reach $25,000 at all three publishers. Prices below are national averages*.
*National averages, not local quotes. Angi and HomeAdvisor figures are from guides updated in 2026; Fixr figures are from a guide updated January 2025. Your price depends on shower size, materials, and whether you choose a prefab or custom build.
$4,300
average install (Angi/HomeAdvisor, 2026)
$2,800–$7,100
prefab range (Angi/HomeAdvisor, 2026)
$11,000
defined 48″x36″ porcelain job (Fixr, 2025)
$8,000–$15,000
national range (Fixr, 2025)
What the sources say
| Source | Headline figures | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Angi (updated Oct 2026) | $4,300 average; most pay $2,800 – $7,100; custom up to $25,000; about $70 per sq. ft. | Prefab labor $500 – $600; custom labor $1,000 – $6,000; generator $600 – $2,500 |
| HomeAdvisor (updated Jun 2026) | Same average, range, and per-sq.-ft. figure; prefab $2,800 – $7,100; custom $4,000 – $14,000 | Corporate sibling of Angi – matching figures alone don’t establish independent corroboration |
| Fixr (updated Jan 2025) | $8,000 – $15,000 range; $11,000 average for a defined 48″x36″ porcelain job; low $3,800 (prefab 36″x36″ acrylic); high $25,000 (luxury 60″x60″ porcelain slab) | Prefab labor $500 – $780; custom labor $3,000 – $6,000 (stated 36″x48″ job); generator $400 – $4,000 |
Angi and HomeAdvisor publish identical headlines; they are corporate siblings, so matching figures alone don’t establish independent corroboration. Fixr’s figures are separately published, and the pages state no shared sourcing. Both headline sets are presented as published, with no conclusion about why they differ.
Cost by steam shower type (installed)
| Type | Prefab (Angi and Fixr, matching) | Custom (Angi, 2026) | Custom (Fixr, 2025) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam shower only | $2,800 – $6,200 | $4,000 – $10,000 | $4,000 – $10,000 |
| Steam shower with tub | $4,000 – $7,000 | $6,000 – $12,000 | $6,000 – $12,000 |
| Steam shower with sauna | $4,800 – $7,800 | $10,000 – $15,000 | $10,000 – $15,000 |
| Steam shower with jetted tub | $5,000 – $10,000 | $15,000 – $25,000 | $10,000 – $20,000 |
| Steam shower with jetted shower | $5,000 – $10,000 | $10,000 – $20,000 | $15,000 – $25,000 |
Prefab figures are identical at Angi and Fixr (separately published, no shared sourcing stated). The custom jetted-tub and jetted-shower rows differ between the two publishers and are presented side by side as published.
Cost by shape (Fixr, 2025, installed)
| Shape | Prefab | Custom |
|---|---|---|
| Corner | $2,800 – $4,000 | $4,000 – $6,000 |
| Curved | $2,800 – $4,000 | not available custom |
| Square | $3,000 – $5,000 | $4,500 – $6,500 |
| Neo-angle | $3,000 – $5,000 | $4,500 – $6,500 |
| Rectangular | $4,000 – $6,200 | $6,000 – $10,000 |
| Walk-in | $4,000 – $6,200 | $6,000 – $10,000 |
Prefab unit cost by material (unit only)
| Material | Angi (2026) | Fixr (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Acrylic | $2,300 – $5,000 | $2,300 – $5,000 |
| Fiberglass | $2,500 – $5,000 | $2,500 – $5,000 |
| Solid surface / Swanstone | $3,000 – $6,500 | $3,000 – $6,000 |
Acrylic and fiberglass match across the two publishers (separately published, no shared sourcing stated); the solid-surface/Swanstone span differs by $500 at the top and is presented as published.
Custom surround materials (per sq. ft., materials only)
| Material | Angi (2026) | Fixr (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ceramic tile | $1 – $40 | $1.25 – $100 |
| Porcelain tile | $3 – $40 | $3 – $30 |
| Glass tile | $10 – $100 | $10 – $50 |
| Porcelain slab | $14 – $16 | $14 – $16 |
| Solid surface walls | $15 – $65 | $15 – $50 |
| Swanstone walls | not listed | $7 – $15 |
The two publishers price overlapping material sets at different spans; all are presented as published. Porcelain slab matches exactly.
Doors and glass
Angi and HomeAdvisor price glass shower walls at $700 to $1,900 and glass shower doors at $550 to $1,350.1,2 Fixr prices door and enclosure types separately, materials only.3
| Door type (Fixr, 2025) | Average cost (materials only) |
|---|---|
| Framed | $300 – $1,200 |
| Swing | $600 – $900 |
| Frameless | $900 – $2,300 |
| Neo-angle | $1,500 – $3,500 |
| Door and panel | $2,000 – $4,000 |
| Door, panel, and transom | $3,000 – $6,000 |
| Full enclosure | $3,500 – $7,000 |
Labor
| Source | Labor figures |
|---|---|
| Angi (2026) | Prefab install labor $500 – $600; custom $1,000 – $6,000. Plumber $45 – $200/hr; electrician $50 – $100/hr; tile installer $3 – $15 per sq. ft.; shower door installer $60/hr |
| HomeAdvisor (2026) | Plumber $45 – $200/hr; electrician $50 – $100/hr |
| Fixr (2025) | Plumber $75 – $150/hr; prefab labor $500 – $780 and custom labor $3,000 – $6,000 for a stated 36″x48″ job |
Steam generator and conversion
| Item | Cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Steam generator | $600 – $2,500 | Angi (2026), HomeAdvisor (2026) |
| Steam generator | $400 – $4,000 (small units to large/steam-room units) | Fixr (2025) |
| Convert existing shower to steam (unit, generator, labor) | average $4,300 | Angi (2026), HomeAdvisor (2026) |
| Add steam unit to existing shower | $1,200, plus $900 – $3,000 for tightly fitted doors if needed | Fixr (2025) |
| Tear out and replace existing shower with steam shower | starts around $9,000 – $18,000 | Fixr (2025) |
| Tub removal and disposal (tub-to-steam-shower conversion) | $150 – $300 | Angi (2026) |
The generator spans differ by publisher and are presented as published; the matching $600 – $2,500 figure is from corporate siblings.
Steam room costs
Angi and HomeAdvisor price a steam room at $22 to $65 per square foot (custom rooms up to $130), and a shower-to-steam-room conversion at around $2,600.1,2 Fixr prices a home steam room at $150 to $200 per square foot fully installed.3 The spans differ substantially and are presented as published, with no conclusion about why they differ.
Upgrades and add-ons
| Add-on | Angi/HomeAdvisor (2026) | Fixr (2025, materials only) |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | $90 – $100 | $100 – $300 |
| Sound system / music | $100 – $200 | $500 – $2,000 |
| Lighting / mood lighting | $100 – $3,000 | $200 – $500 |
| Aromatherapy pump | $200 – $800 | not listed |
| Remote | not listed | $100 – $300 |
| Specialty glass | not listed | $150 – $1,000 |
| Glass coating | not listed | $250 – $1,300 |
| Wire shelving | not listed | $20 – $50 each |
| Automatic flushing | not listed | $100 – $400 |
| Anti-fog mirror | not listed | $50 – $100 |
| Exhaust/bathroom fan | $250 – $500 | $250 – $500 |
Add-on spans differ across most rows and are presented as published; the exhaust/bathroom fan figure matches across all three (sibling pair plus separately published Fixr, no shared sourcing stated).
Steam shower vs. other installations (Fixr, 2025, installed)
| Project (stated 48″ x 36″ where specified) | Average cost |
|---|---|
| Standard shower (48″ x 36″) | $7,000 – $12,000 |
| Steam shower (48″ x 36″) | $8,000 – $15,000 |
| Jetted shower | $10,000 – $25,000 |
| Sauna | $3,000 – $6,000 |
Related guides
Shower Installation Cost
Walk-In Shower Cost
Shower Remodel Cost
Tub-to-Shower Conversion Cost
All cost guides
Sources
1. Angi — How Much Does a Steam Shower Cost? (2026)
2. HomeAdvisor — What Does a Steam Shower Cost? (2026)
3. Fixr — Steam Shower Installation Cost (2025)