Inground pool cost in Indiana
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (450 sq ft)
- $38,700 – $121,000
- Per sq ft
- $86 – $268
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +7%
- US $74,500
- Metros covered
- 8
Indiana prices for inground pool: $38,700 to $121,000 for 450 sq ft, or $86 to $268 per sq ft without the permit. The state midpoint is 7% above the national one. Local wages for construction laborers are $24.07 an hour.
Inside Indiana, the metros we cover range from $74,400 (Elkhart) to $80,200 (Indianapolis) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 450 sq ft in Indiana (statewide), standard level
$63,300 to $96,200
About $140 to $213 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 57% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $26,900 | $41,000 |
| Labor | $36,300 | $55,000 |
| Permits and fees | $150 | $220 |
| Total | $63,300 | $96,200 |
Cost breakdown for 450 sq ft in Indiana
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,300 | $34,000 | $51,600 | 43% |
| Labor | $22,300 | $45,600 | $69,000 | 57% |
| Permits and fees | $95 | $190 | $280 | 0% |
| Total | $38,700 | $79,800 | $121,000 | 100% |
What construction laborers and the other trades earn in Indiana
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 4 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 1.18 for Indiana.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 40% of the weighting: a median of $24.07 an hour, 6% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.28 and $29.92 an hour. About 28,600 work in the state. That is 89.3 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 $38.26 an hour, which is 33% above the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $28.00 and $44.86 an hour. BLS counts 11,520 of them working in the state, 36.0 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 $35.15 an hour, 18% above the US median of $29.87. The middle half of them earn between $27.39 and $38.56 an hour. About 1,770 work in the state. That is 5.5 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 $36.69 an hour, which is 20% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $27.89 and $46.52 an hour. BLS counts 11,280 of them working in the state, 35.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for construction laborers ($29.92 an hour) would add about $4,000 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($21.28) would take off about $1,900. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 3,201,220 jobs across Indiana (May 2025), which is 2.1% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $21.28 | $24.07 | $29.92 | $22.66 | 1.06 | state |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 30% | $28.00 | $38.26 | $44.86 | $28.78 | 1.33 | state |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) | 20% | $27.39 | $35.15 | $38.56 | $29.87 | 1.18 | state |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $27.89 | $36.69 | $46.52 | $30.67 | 1.20 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.18 | |||||
Quality levels and sizes in Indiana
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Indiana wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$38,700 to $71,500
Vinyl-liner pool, small size
Standard
$63,300 to $96,200
Fiberglass pool, standard size
Premium
$88,000 to $121,000
Concrete or gunite, large with custom features
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small pool (400 sq ft) | $34,400 – $63,600 | $56,300 – $85,500 | $78,200 – $107,500 |
| average (512 sq ft) | $44,000 – $81,400 | $72,000 – $109,500 | $100,000 – $137,500 |
| large (800 sq ft) | $68,700 – $127,000 | $112,500 – $171,000 | $156,000 – $214,500 |
Indiana against its neighbors
Indiana ranks 15 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for inground pool, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $102,500 and the cheapest Arkansas at $64,300, both for 450 sq ft at the midpoint. Indiana sits at $79,800. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 140 miles away | $34,800 – $109,000 | $71,900 | −10% |
| Illinois | 140 miles away | $45,300 – $141,500 | $93,300 | +17% |
| Ohio | 180 miles away | $37,400 – $117,000 | $77,200 | −3% |
| Michigan | 220 miles away | $36,600 – $114,500 | $75,500 | −5% |
| Wisconsin | 260 miles away | $39,600 – $123,500 | $81,600 | +2% |
Other Indiana jobs that often go with inground pool
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Indiana wages and prices. Against national midpoints, French drain comes out highest (+10%) and aluminum fence lowest (−1%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,750 – $11,200 | −1% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,100 – $5,600 | +3% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,100 | +2% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,500 – $15,000 | −1% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $660 – $2,300 | +10% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,650 – $14,000 | +5% |
Which Indiana city is cheapest for inground pool?
1 of the 8 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $79,800, and the top-to-bottom gap is 8%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (450 sq ft) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis, IN | $38,900 – $121,500 | $80,200 | +1% |
| Evansville, IN | $38,800 – $121,000 | $80,000 | level |
| South Bend, IN | $38,700 – $120,500 | $79,700 | level |
| Lafayette, IN | $37,700 – $117,500 | $77,600 | −3% |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $37,400 – $116,500 | $77,000 | −3% |
| Bloomington, IN | $37,200 – $116,500 | $76,800 | −4% |
| Terre Haute, IN | $36,500 – $114,000 | $75,200 | −6% |
| Elkhart, IN | $36,100 – $112,500 | $74,400 | −7% |
Indiana seasons and inground pool
Season matters for inground pool. For each Indiana metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for pouring concrete.
Indianapolis has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Indiana at 7 months (April through October); Lafayette has the shortest at 6 (May through October). Rainfall runs from 35 inches a year in Elkhart to 49 inches in Bloomington.
We do not adjust prices by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. Timing is still worth raising when you collect bids.
| Metro | Jan avg low °F | Jul avg high °F | Precip (in/yr) | Comfortable months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | 21 | 85 | 44 | 7: April through October |
| Fort Wayne | 18 | 84 | 39 | 6: May through October |
| Evansville | 26 | 89 | 48 | 7: April through October |
| South Bend | 17 | 83 | 39 | 6: May through October |
| Elkhart | 18 | 83 | 35 | 6: May through October |
| Lafayette | 18 | 84 | 37 | 6: May through October |
| Bloomington | 21 | 85 | 49 | 7: April through October |
| Terre Haute | 21 | 86 | 41 | 7: April through October |
Inground pool: what moves the price in Indiana
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.
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Inground pool in Indiana: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an inground pool in Indiana?
$38,700 to $121,000 for 450 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Indiana can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Indiana is cheapest for inground pool?
Elkhart at about $74,400 (midpoint, 450 sq ft). The priciest is Indianapolis at $80,200.
+Is inground pool cheaper in Indiana than the US average?
It is 7% more expensive: $79,800 against $74,500 for 450 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Indiana?
About 57% ($45,600). Materials are 43%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.18x the national wage level.
+What do construction laborers earn in Indiana?
The BLS statewide median is $24.07 an hour, against $22.66 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.28 to $29.92.
+Where does Indiana rank for inground pool costs?
15th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $79,800 for 450 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium inground pool work cost in Indiana?
For 450 sq ft, basic work runs $38,700 to $71,500 and premium work $88,000 to $121,000. Basic means: vinyl-liner pool, small size. Premium means: concrete or gunite, large with custom features.
+Does the season matter for inground pool in Indiana?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Indiana metros we cover, Indianapolis has the most comfortable months (7 of 12) based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Our prices do not change by month, so ask contractors whether they charge more or less in busy and slow seasons.
Inground pool by city in Indiana
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.