Inground pool cost in Mobile, AL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (450 sq ft)
- $31,800 – $99,300
- Per sq ft
- $70.50 – $220
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −12%
- US $74,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #276
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install an inground pool in Mobile, plan on $31,800 to $99,300 for 450 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $70.50 to $220 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 $17.71 an hour in the Mobile area, 22% below the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 450 sq ft in Mobile, AL, standard level
$52,000 to $79,000
About $115 to $175 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 47% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $27,200 | $41,400 |
| Labor | $24,700 | $37,500 |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $210 |
| Total | $52,000 | $79,000 |
Cost breakdown for 450 sq ft in Mobile, AL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,500 | $34,300 | $52,100 | 52% |
| Labor | $15,200 | $31,100 | $47,000 | 47% |
| Permits and fees | $90 | $180 | $260 | 0% |
| Total | $31,800 | $65,500 | $99,300 | 100% |
What is behind the Mobile number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 4 trades: construction laborers at 40%, operating engineers and other construction equipment operators at 30%, brickmasons and blockmasons at 20%, plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters at 10%. Weighted together, Mobile wages are 0.80 times the national level. Labor makes up about 47% of the midpoint estimate (52% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Mobile 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 (88.1) and land at $90 to $260.
Data note: 20% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Mobile. The wage table below marks each row.
Mobile 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 Mobile is 0.80 times the national level.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 40% of the weighting: a median of $17.71 an hour, 22% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $14.69 and $21.21 an hour. About 2,050 work in the metro. That is 118.8 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 $22.79 an hour, which is 21% below the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $21.20 and $27.09 an hour. BLS counts 990 of them working in the area, 57.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) carry 20% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Mobile metro, so we used the Alabama statewide median: $23.90 an hour against $29.87 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $18.98 and $27.55 an hour.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 10%) the local median is $28.56 an hour, which is 7% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $23.41 and $31.62 an hour. BLS counts 960 of them working in the area, 55.6 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 ($21.21 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $2,400. At the 25th percentile ($14.69) it shrinks by about $2,050. The total moves by 3.6% or 3.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 172,550 jobs in the Mobile area. That makes it the 135th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.11% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $14.69 | $17.71 | $21.21 | $22.66 | 0.78 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 30% | $21.20 | $22.79 | $27.09 | $28.78 | 0.79 | metro |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) | 20% | $18.98 | $23.90 | $27.55 | $29.87 | 0.80 | state |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $23.41 | $28.56 | $31.62 | $30.67 | 0.93 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.80 | |||||
Climate in Mobile: timing your inground pool job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Mobile Dwtn Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through May is the stretch where pouring concrete runs into the fewest weather problems in Mobile (9 of 12 months). June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Heat matters for concrete as well. With average highs of 90°F or more in June, July and August, crews often start early, wet the base and plan for faster set times.
Mobile gets about 61 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (7.1 inches in August). Inside the workable window, February and October are the driest, at 3.8 and 3.8 inches. The station averages about 73 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 | 62 | 43 | 5.2 | Workable |
| Feb | 66 | 46 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 72 | 52 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Apr | 78 | 59 | 4.9 | Workable |
| May | 85 | 66 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 90 | 73 | 5.8 | Hot |
| Jul | 92 | 75 | 6.6 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 75 | 7.1 | Hot |
| Sep | 89 | 72 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 81 | 61 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 72 | 50 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 64 | 45 | 5.3 | Workable |
Inground pool: what moves the price in Mobile
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.
Related projects, priced for Mobile
Because every project leans on different trades, Mobile's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, aluminum fence runs −10% and concrete patio −13%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,400 – $10,300 | −10% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,600 – $4,750 | −13% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,100 – $3,450 | −13% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,700 – $13,500 | −11% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $530 – $1,850 | −12% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,050 – $12,000 | −12% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: inground pool pricing in Mobile
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Mobile 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
$31,800 to $58,800
Vinyl-liner pool, small size
Standard
$52,000 to $79,000
Fiberglass pool, standard size
Premium
$72,300 to $99,300
Concrete or gunite, large with custom features
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small pool (400 sq ft) | $28,200 – $52,300 | $46,300 – $70,300 | $64,300 – $88,300 |
| average (512 sq ft) | $36,100 – $66,900 | $59,200 – $89,900 | $82,200 – $113,000 |
| large (800 sq ft) | $56,400 – $104,500 | $92,400 – $140,500 | $128,500 – $176,500 |
Is Mobile cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (450 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Pensacola is the priciest of the group at $67,100. Hattiesburg is the cheapest at $64,300.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile, ALthis page | $31,800 – $99,300 | $65,500 | |
| Daphne, AL25 miles | $31,900 – $99,800 | $65,800 | level |
| Gulfport, MS50 miles | $32,200 – $101,000 | $66,500 | +1% |
| Pensacola, FL60 miles | $32,500 – $101,500 | $67,100 | +2% |
| Hattiesburg, MS70 miles | $31,200 – $97,500 | $64,300 | −2% |
| Slidell, LA105 miles | $32,300 – $101,000 | $66,600 | +2% |
| Alabama (statewide) | $31,800 – $99,300 | $65,500 | level |
| United States | $36,100 – $113,000 | $74,500 | +14% |
Across 300 US metros, Mobile comes in at #276 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $105,000; the cheapest is McAllen, TX at $62,300 (midpoints, 450 sq ft). Statewide, Mobile 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 | +3% |
| Huntsville, AL | 266,650 jobs | $32,000 – $99,900 | $65,900 | +1% |
| Montgomery, AL | 165,550 jobs | $31,400 – $98,300 | $64,900 | −1% |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | 108,460 jobs | $31,700 – $99,200 | $65,500 | level |
| Daphne, AL | 87,120 jobs | $31,900 – $99,800 | $65,800 | level |
| Auburn, AL | 72,710 jobs | $31,400 – $98,100 | $64,700 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Mobile's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Mobile against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naples, FL | 173,880 jobs | $34,100 – $106,500 | $70,300 | +7% |
| Visalia, CA | 171,140 jobs | $37,500 – $117,000 | $77,300 | +18% |
| Green Bay, WI | 174,550 jobs | $39,100 – $122,000 | $80,600 | +23% |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | 170,820 jobs | $32,800 – $102,500 | $67,600 | +3% |
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Inground pool in Mobile: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an inground pool in Mobile?
For 450 sq ft, expect $31,800 to $99,300 in the Mobile area. A standard-spec job lands at $52,000 to $79,000. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for inground pool in Mobile?
About $70.50 to $220 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $90 to $260 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $80 to $250.
+Is inground pool cheaper in Mobile or Daphne?
Daphne is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 450 sq ft there is $65,800, which is 0% more than Mobile ($65,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Mobile?
About 47% at the midpoint, or $31,100 out of $65,500. Materials are 52% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 52%.
+What would average (512 sq ft) cost in Mobile?
$36,100 to $113,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does inground pool need a permit in Mobile?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $90 to $260 for fees in the Mobile area (our national range of $100 to $300 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Mobile expensive for inground pool compared with the rest of Alabama?
Mobile 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 Mobile?
The BLS median is $17.71 an hour in the Mobile area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $14.69 to $21.21.
+What do basic and premium inground pool work cost in Mobile?
For 450 sq ft, basic work runs $31,800 to $58,800 and premium work $72,300 to $99,300. 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 Mobile?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. 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 Mobile
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.