Inground pool cost in Hagerstown, MD
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (450 sq ft)
- $33,300 – $104,000
- Per sq ft
- $74 – $231
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $74,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #213
- 1 = most expensive
Hagerstown homeowners pay roughly $33,300 to $104,000 to install an inground pool at 450 sq ft, or $74 to $231 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Hagerstown is 8% lower. Construction laborers earn a median of $20.59 an hour in the Hagerstown area, 9% below the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 450 sq ft in Hagerstown, MD, standard level
$54,500 to $82,800
About $121 to $184 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 50% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $27,200 | $41,400 |
| Labor | $27,200 | $41,200 |
| Permits and fees | $150 | $230 |
| Total | $54,500 | $82,800 |
Cost breakdown for 450 sq ft in Hagerstown, MD
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,500 | $34,300 | $52,100 | 50% |
| Labor | $16,700 | $34,200 | $51,700 | 50% |
| Permits and fees | $95 | $190 | $280 | 0% |
| Total | $33,300 | $68,700 | $104,000 | 100% |
What is behind the Hagerstown number
The wage side of the estimate leans on construction laborers, who do 40% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $20.59 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Hagerstown is 0.88 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 50% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Hagerstown 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 (94.2) and land at $95 to $280.
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Hagerstown is 0.88 times the national level.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 40% of the weighting: a median of $20.59 an hour, 9% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.55 and $23.61 an hour. About 560 work in the metro. That is 52.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073, weighted 30%) the local median is $24.43 an hour, which is 15% below the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $21.90 and $29.53 an hour. BLS counts 380 of them working in the area, 35.5 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 $26.82 an hour, 10% below the US median of $29.87. The middle half of them earn between $22.89 and $29.68 an hour. About 90 work in the metro. That is 8.4 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 $26.50 an hour, which is 14% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.06 and $32.67 an hour. BLS counts 250 of them working in the area, 23.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the construction laborers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($23.61 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $2,050. At the 25th percentile ($17.55) it shrinks by about $2,100. The total moves by 3.0% or 3.0%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 107,170 jobs in the Hagerstown-Martinsburg area. That makes it the 195th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.07% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $17.55 | $20.59 | $23.61 | $22.66 | 0.91 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 30% | $21.90 | $24.43 | $29.53 | $28.78 | 0.85 | metro |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) | 20% | $22.89 | $26.82 | $29.68 | $29.87 | 0.90 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $22.06 | $26.50 | $32.67 | $30.67 | 0.86 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.88 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Hagerstown
Because every project leans on different trades, Hagerstown's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, aluminum fence runs −5% and concrete patio −9%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,600 – $10,900 | −5% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,800 – $5,100 | −7% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,650 | −9% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,150 – $14,400 | −5% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $570 – $2,000 | −5% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,500 – $12,600 | −7% |
Hagerstown: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Hagerstown 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
$33,300 to $61,600
Vinyl-liner pool, small size
Standard
$54,500 to $82,800
Fiberglass pool, standard size
Premium
$75,700 to $104,000
Concrete or gunite, large with custom features
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small pool (400 sq ft) | $29,600 – $54,800 | $48,500 – $73,600 | $67,400 – $92,500 |
| average (512 sq ft) | $37,900 – $70,100 | $62,000 – $94,200 | $86,200 – $118,500 |
| large (800 sq ft) | $59,100 – $109,500 | $96,800 – $147,000 | $134,500 – $185,000 |
How Hagerstown compares
Same job, same size (450 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Washington is the priciest of the group at $76,900. Winchester is the cheapest at $68,600.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hagerstown, MDthis page | $33,300 – $104,000 | $68,700 | |
| Chambersburg, PA30 miles | $36,400 – $114,000 | $75,100 | +9% |
| Winchester, VA30 miles | $33,200 – $104,000 | $68,600 | level |
| Washington, DC55 miles | $37,300 – $116,500 | $76,900 | +12% |
| Altoona, PA65 miles | $36,900 – $115,000 | $76,100 | +11% |
| York, PA70 miles | $36,800 – $115,000 | $75,900 | +11% |
| Maryland (statewide) | $36,500 – $114,000 | $75,300 | +10% |
| United States | $36,100 – $113,000 | $74,500 | +8% |
Across 300 US metros, Hagerstown comes in at #213 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $105,000; the cheapest is McAllen, TX at $62,300 (midpoints, 450 sq ft). Statewide, Hagerstown is 9% below the Maryland figure.
Other Maryland metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore, MD | 1,356,680 jobs | $36,200 – $113,000 | $74,700 | +9% |
| Lexington Park, MD | 70,650 jobs | $35,500 – $111,000 | $73,200 | +7% |
Cities with a workforce like Hagerstown's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Hagerstown against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia, MO | 107,680 jobs | $36,800 – $115,000 | $75,800 | +10% |
| Champaign, IL | 105,500 jobs | $42,300 – $132,000 | $87,200 | +27% |
| Bend, OR | 108,240 jobs | $40,100 – $125,500 | $82,700 | +20% |
| St. Cloud, MN | 103,920 jobs | $41,100 – $128,000 | $84,600 | +23% |
When to schedule inground pool in Hagerstown
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Hagerstown 1 E (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
April through October is the stretch where pouring concrete runs into the fewest weather problems in Hagerstown (7 of 12 months). January, February, March, November and December have 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.
Hagerstown gets about 44 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are March, May and September (4.8 inches in September). Inside the workable window, June and October are the driest, at 3.4 and 3.4 inches. The station averages about 32 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 | 40 | 22 | 3.2 | Cold |
| Feb | 44 | 25 | 2.7 | Cold |
| Mar | 53 | 32 | 3.9 | Cold |
| Apr | 65 | 41 | 3.9 | Workable |
| May | 74 | 53 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 83 | 62 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Jul | 86 | 66 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Aug | 85 | 65 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Sep | 78 | 56 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 66 | 45 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Nov | 54 | 34 | 2.9 | Cold |
| Dec | 44 | 27 | 3.7 | Cold |
Specs and site conditions that change a Hagerstown bid
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 Hagerstown: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an inground pool in Hagerstown?
For 450 sq ft, expect $33,300 to $104,000 in the Hagerstown area. A standard-spec job lands at $54,500 to $82,800. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for inground pool in Hagerstown?
About $74 to $231 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 Hagerstown or Chambersburg?
Chambersburg is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 450 sq ft there is $75,100, which is 9% more than Hagerstown ($68,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Hagerstown?
About 50% at the midpoint, or $34,200 out of $68,700. Materials are 50% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 52%.
+What would average (512 sq ft) cost in Hagerstown?
$37,900 to $118,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does inground pool need a permit in Hagerstown?
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 Hagerstown area (our national range of $100 to $300 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Hagerstown expensive for inground pool compared with the rest of Maryland?
Hagerstown is 9% below the Maryland statewide estimate ($75,300 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Maryland; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in Hagerstown?
The BLS median is $20.59 an hour in the Hagerstown area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.55 to $23.61.
+What do basic and premium inground pool work cost in Hagerstown?
For 450 sq ft, basic work runs $33,300 to $61,600 and premium work $75,700 to $104,000. 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 Hagerstown?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through October. June 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 Hagerstown
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.