Inground pool cost in Daphne, AL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (450 sq ft)
- $31,900 – $99,800
- Per sq ft
- $70.50 – $221
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −12%
- US $74,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #264
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install an inground pool in Daphne, plan on $31,900 to $99,800 for 450 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $70.50 to $221 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 12% lower than the national one. Construction laborers earn a median of $18.48 an hour in the Daphne area, 18% below the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 450 sq ft in Daphne, AL, standard level
$52,300 to $79,400
About $116 to $176 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 48% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $27,200 | $41,400 |
| Labor | $25,000 | $37,800 |
| Permits and fees | $150 | $230 |
| Total | $52,300 | $79,400 |
Cost breakdown for 450 sq ft in Daphne, AL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,500 | $34,300 | $52,100 | 52% |
| Labor | $15,300 | $31,400 | $47,400 | 48% |
| Permits and fees | $95 | $190 | $280 | 0% |
| Total | $31,900 | $65,800 | $99,800 | 100% |
What is behind the Daphne number
Labor is 48% of the midpoint bill here, against 52% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is construction laborers (40%), operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (30%), brickmasons and blockmasons (20%), plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (10%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Daphne the blended ratio comes out at 0.81.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Daphne metro is 96.4 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 450 sq ft comes to $34,300, compared with $35,600 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (94.7) and land at $95 to $280.
What nearby projects cost in Daphne
Because every project leans on different trades, Daphne's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, aluminum fence runs −9% and concrete patio −13%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,400 – $10,300 | −9% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,650 – $4,800 | −12% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,450 | −13% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,700 – $13,400 | −11% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $540 – $1,900 | −11% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,100 – $12,100 | −11% |
Climate in Daphne: timing your inground pool job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Fairhope 3 Ne (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
February through December is the stretch where pouring concrete runs into the fewest weather problems in Daphne (11 of 12 months). January has an average overnight low of 40°F or below.
The 40°F line is a deliberately cautious stand-in. The American Concrete Institute's cold-weather guide (ACI 306R-16) defines cold-weather concreting around an average daily air temperature below 40°F, which is colder than our test of an average overnight low at or below 40°F, so we flag a few extra shoulder months. In cold weather crews may need heated enclosures, insulating blankets or accelerated mixes, and those measures can raise a quote.
Daphne gets about 66 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (7.6 inches in July). Inside the workable window, February and October are the driest, at 4.4 and 4.2 inches. The station averages about 47 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61 | 39 | 5.3 | Cold |
| Feb | 65 | 43 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Mar | 70 | 47 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 76 | 53 | 5.2 | Workable |
| May | 83 | 61 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 87 | 70 | 6.5 | Workable |
| Jul | 89 | 72 | 7.6 | Workable |
| Aug | 89 | 71 | 7.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 86 | 67 | 6.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 79 | 56 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 70 | 46 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Dec | 64 | 42 | 5.1 | Workable |
Inground pool: what moves the price in Daphne
Pool type
Vinyl pools are $25,000-$65,000, fiberglass $45,000-$100,000, and concrete or gunite $50,000-$120,000 (HomeGuide).
Maintenance
Pool maintenance is $80-$150 a month; concrete pools also need an acid wash every 3-5 years at $300-$1,000.
Permit
A building permit for a pool is $100-$300 and contractors often include it. Many cities add plumbing and electrical permits.
Daphne labor market for inground pool
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 4 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Daphne is 0.81 times the national level.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 40% of the weighting: a median of $18.48 an hour, 18% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.06 and $22.49 an hour. About 970 work in the metro. That is 111.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073, weighted 30%) the local median is $22.81 an hour, which is 21% below the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $19.61 and $27.05 an hour. BLS counts 350 of them working in the area, 40.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021), 20% of the weighting: a median of $23.48 an hour, 21% below the US median of $29.87. The middle half of them earn between $18.30 and $27.17 an hour. About 70 work in the metro. That is 8.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 3.4 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 10%) the local median is $27.44 an hour, which is 11% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $21.81 and $29.72 an hour. BLS counts 330 of them working in the area, 37.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the construction laborers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($22.49 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $2,750. At the 25th percentile ($17.06) it shrinks by about $970. The total moves by 4.2% or 1.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 87,120 jobs in the Daphne-Fairhope-Foley area. That makes it the 225th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.06% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $17.06 | $18.48 | $22.49 | $22.66 | 0.82 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 30% | $19.61 | $22.81 | $27.05 | $28.78 | 0.79 | metro |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) | 20% | $18.30 | $23.48 | $27.17 | $29.87 | 0.79 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $21.81 | $27.44 | $29.72 | $30.67 | 0.89 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.81 | |||||
Daphne: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Daphne wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$31,900 to $59,000
Vinyl-liner pool, small size
Standard
$52,300 to $79,400
Fiberglass pool, standard size
Premium
$72,600 to $99,800
Concrete or gunite, large with custom features
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small pool (400 sq ft) | $28,400 – $52,500 | $46,500 – $70,600 | $64,600 – $88,700 |
| average (512 sq ft) | $36,300 – $67,200 | $59,400 – $90,300 | $82,600 – $113,500 |
| large (800 sq ft) | $56,600 – $105,000 | $92,800 – $141,000 | $129,000 – $177,000 |
Is Daphne cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (450 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Crestview is the priciest of the group at $69,100. Hattiesburg is the cheapest at $64,300.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daphne, ALthis page | $31,900 – $99,800 | $65,800 | |
| Mobile, AL25 miles | $31,800 – $99,300 | $65,500 | level |
| Pensacola, FL35 miles | $32,500 – $101,500 | $67,100 | +2% |
| Gulfport, MS75 miles | $32,200 – $101,000 | $66,500 | +1% |
| Crestview, FL85 miles | $33,500 – $104,500 | $69,100 | +5% |
| Hattiesburg, MS95 miles | $31,200 – $97,500 | $64,300 | −2% |
| Alabama (statewide) | $31,800 – $99,300 | $65,500 | level |
| United States | $36,100 – $113,000 | $74,500 | +13% |
Across 300 US metros, Daphne comes in at #264 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $105,000; the cheapest is McAllen, TX at $62,300 (midpoints, 450 sq ft). Statewide, Daphne is 0% above the Alabama figure.
Other Alabama metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | 520,290 jobs | $32,700 – $102,000 | $67,500 | +2% |
| Huntsville, AL | 266,650 jobs | $32,000 – $99,900 | $65,900 | level |
| Mobile, AL | 172,550 jobs | $31,800 – $99,300 | $65,500 | level |
| Montgomery, AL | 165,550 jobs | $31,400 – $98,300 | $64,900 | −1% |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | 108,460 jobs | $31,700 – $99,200 | $65,500 | −1% |
| Auburn, AL | 72,710 jobs | $31,400 – $98,100 | $64,700 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Daphne's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Daphne against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joplin, MO | 87,190 jobs | $35,500 – $111,000 | $73,300 | +11% |
| Eau Claire, WI | 86,060 jobs | $40,400 – $126,000 | $83,200 | +26% |
| Monroe, LA | 87,500 jobs | $31,400 – $98,100 | $64,700 | −2% |
| Jackson, TN | 84,530 jobs | $33,600 – $105,000 | $69,300 | +5% |
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Inground pool in Daphne: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an inground pool in Daphne?
For 450 sq ft, expect $31,900 to $99,800 in the Daphne area. A standard-spec job lands at $52,300 to $79,400. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for inground pool in Daphne?
About $70.50 to $221 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $95 to $280 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $80 to $250.
+Is inground pool cheaper in Daphne or Mobile?
Mobile is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 450 sq ft there is $65,500, which is 0% less than Daphne ($65,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Daphne?
About 48% at the midpoint, or $31,400 out of $65,800. Materials are 52% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 52%.
+What would average (512 sq ft) cost in Daphne?
$36,300 to $113,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does inground pool need a permit in Daphne?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $95 to $280 for fees in the Daphne area (our national range of $100 to $300 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Daphne expensive for inground pool compared with the rest of Alabama?
Daphne is 0% above the Alabama statewide estimate ($65,500 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in Alabama; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in Daphne?
The BLS median is $18.48 an hour in the Daphne area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.06 to $22.49.
+What do basic and premium inground pool work cost in Daphne?
For 450 sq ft, basic work runs $31,900 to $59,000 and premium work $72,600 to $99,800. Basic means: vinyl-liner pool, small size. Premium means: concrete or gunite, large with custom features.
+When is the best time to install an inground pool in Daphne?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through December. February and October are typically the driest of those months. Local contractors' schedules matter as much as the weather, so book early for the busy months.
Inground pool near Daphne
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.
- HomeGuide: How Much Does An Inground Pool Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- Cost to Renovate: Renovation Labor Report 2026: Where the Money Goes (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991-2020
Note on derived figures: Materials = 48% of the installed price, from Cost to Renovate's mid-range 'Outdoor Living' category split. It is a category average, not a pool-specific one, so read the pool materials line loosely.