Inground pool cost in Mississippi
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (450 sq ft)
- $31,700 – $99,100
- Per sq ft
- $70 – $220
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −12%
- US $74,500
- Metros covered
- 3
Across Mississippi, an inground pool costs about $31,700 to $99,100 for 450 sq ft. Statewide, that midpoint is 12% below the US figure of $74,500. Construction laborers earn a median $18.13 an hour in Mississippi (US: $22.66).
Inside Mississippi, the metros we cover range from $64,300 (Hattiesburg) to $66,500 (Gulfport) 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 Mississippi (statewide), standard level
$51,900 to $78,900
About $115 to $175 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 47% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $27,100 | $41,300 |
| Labor | $24,700 | $37,400 |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $210 |
| Total | $51,900 | $78,900 |
Cost breakdown for 450 sq ft in Mississippi
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,500 | $34,200 | $52,000 | 52% |
| Labor | $15,200 | $31,000 | $46,900 | 47% |
| Permits and fees | $85 | $170 | $260 | 0% |
| Total | $31,700 | $65,400 | $99,100 | 100% |
When Mississippi weather lets you install
Weather decides when pouring concrete can happen, and Mississippi is not uniform. The table uses NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals from the weather station nearest each metro we cover, and counts the months that are neither cold nor hot enough to complicate the job.
Gulfport has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Mississippi at 10 months (September through June); Jackson has the shortest at 7 (February through May and September through November). Rainfall runs from 51 inches a year in Jackson to 63 inches in Gulfport.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 38 | 92 | 51 | 7: February through May and September through November |
| Gulfport | 42 | 90 | 63 | 10: September through June |
| Hattiesburg | 38 | 92 | 59 | 8: February through May and September through December |
Wages behind the Mississippi number
Mississippi's labor line is priced from 4 trades, each compared with its US median wage. After weighting by each trade's share of the work, the state comes out at 0.80 times the national level.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 40%) the local median is $18.13 an hour, which is 20% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.25 and $22.01 an hour. BLS counts 8,800 of them working in the state, 75.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073), 30% of the weighting: a median of $22.79 an hour, 21% below the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $19.00 and $27.50 an hour. About 4,170 work in the state. That is 35.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021, weighted 20%) the local median is $23.47 an hour, which is 21% below the national $29.87. The middle half of them earn between $17.90 and $25.31 an hour. BLS counts 160 of them working in the state, 1.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 3.4), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 10% of the weighting: a median of $26.67 an hour, 13% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $19.72 and $30.31 an hour. About 3,360 work in the state. That is 28.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for construction laborers ($22.01 an hour) would add about $2,650 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($16.25) would take off about $1,300. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 1,163,030 jobs across Mississippi (May 2025), which is 0.7% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $16.25 | $18.13 | $22.01 | $22.66 | 0.80 | state |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 30% | $19.00 | $22.79 | $27.50 | $28.78 | 0.79 | state |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) | 20% | $17.90 | $23.47 | $25.31 | $29.87 | 0.79 | state |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $19.72 | $26.67 | $30.31 | $30.67 | 0.87 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.80 | |||||
Why two Mississippi quotes can differ
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.
Basic, standard or premium: Mississippi prices
Bands overlap on purpose, since a good standard job can cost as much as a light premium one. Below are the three bands for the default size, then a grid from small pool (400 sq ft) to large (800 sq ft).
Basic
$31,700 to $58,700
Vinyl-liner pool, small size
Standard
$51,900 to $78,900
Fiberglass pool, standard size
Premium
$72,100 to $99,100
Concrete or gunite, large with custom features
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small pool (400 sq ft) | $28,200 – $52,200 | $46,200 – $70,100 | $64,200 – $88,100 |
| average (512 sq ft) | $36,000 – $66,700 | $59,100 – $89,700 | $82,100 – $112,500 |
| large (800 sq ft) | $56,300 – $104,000 | $92,200 – $140,000 | $128,000 – $176,000 |
Which Mississippi city is cheapest for inground pool?
1 of the 3 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $65,400, and the top-to-bottom gap is 3%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport, MS | $32,200 – $101,000 | $66,500 | +2% |
| Jackson, MS | $31,800 – $99,300 | $65,500 | level |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $31,200 – $97,500 | $64,300 | −2% |
If you are planning more than one job in Mississippi
Each project weights the trades differently, so Mississippi's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, aluminum fence is −9% and paver patio −14%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,400 – $10,400 | −9% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,600 – $4,650 | −14% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,100 – $3,400 | −14% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,750 – $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% |
Mississippi against its neighbors
Mississippi ranks 50 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. Mississippi sits at $65,400. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 130 miles away | $32,500 – $101,500 | $67,100 | +3% |
| Alabama | 180 miles away | $31,800 – $99,300 | $65,500 | level |
| Arkansas | 330 miles away | $31,100 – $97,400 | $64,300 | −2% |
| Tennessee | 330 miles away | $34,300 – $107,000 | $70,800 | +8% |
| Georgia | 350 miles away | $32,600 – $102,000 | $67,200 | +3% |
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Inground pool in Mississippi: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an inground pool in Mississippi?
$31,700 to $99,100 for 450 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Mississippi can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Mississippi is cheapest for inground pool?
Hattiesburg at about $64,300 (midpoint, 450 sq ft). The priciest is Gulfport at $66,500.
+Is inground pool cheaper in Mississippi than the US average?
It is 12% cheaper: $65,400 against $74,500 for 450 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Mississippi?
About 47% ($31,000). Materials are 52%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.80x the national wage level.
+What do construction laborers earn in Mississippi?
The BLS statewide median is $18.13 an hour, against $22.66 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $16.25 to $22.01.
+Where does Mississippi rank for inground pool costs?
50th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $65,400 for 450 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium inground pool work cost in Mississippi?
For 450 sq ft, basic work runs $31,700 to $58,700 and premium work $72,100 to $99,100. Basic means: vinyl-liner pool, small size. Premium means: concrete or gunite, large with custom features.
+Does the season matter for inground pool in Mississippi?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Mississippi metros we cover, Gulfport has the most comfortable months (10 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 Mississippi
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.