Inground pool cost in Hattiesburg, MS
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (450 sq ft)
- $31,200 – $97,500
- Per sq ft
- $69 – $216
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −14%
- US $74,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #289
- 1 = most expensive
An inground pool in Hattiesburg, MS usually costs $31,200 to $97,500 for 450 sq ft. That works out to about $69 to $216 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $10,100 less. Construction laborers earn a median of $17.17 an hour in the Hattiesburg area, 24% below the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 450 sq ft in Hattiesburg, MS, standard level
$51,100 to $77,600
About $113 to $172 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 47% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $27,100 | $41,300 |
| Labor | $23,800 | $36,100 |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $210 |
| Total | $51,100 | $77,600 |
Cost breakdown for 450 sq ft in Hattiesburg, MS
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,500 | $34,200 | $52,000 | 53% |
| Labor | $14,600 | $30,000 | $45,300 | 47% |
| Permits and fees | $90 | $180 | $260 | 0% |
| Total | $31,200 | $64,300 | $97,500 | 100% |
Why Hattiesburg prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on construction laborers, who do 40% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $17.17 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Hattiesburg is 0.77 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 47% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Hattiesburg is at 96.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $35,600 nationally becomes $34,200 here (midpoint, 450 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 87.6: $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 Hattiesburg. The wage table below marks each row.
Inground pool: what moves the price in Hattiesburg
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.
Planning more than one job in Hattiesburg?
Jobs that often go together with inground pool are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Hattiesburg wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, aluminum fence comes out highest (−10%) and paver patio lowest (−16%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,350 – $10,300 | −10% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,550 – $4,550 | −16% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,100 – $3,400 | −14% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,700 – $13,400 | −11% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $520 – $1,850 | −13% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,000 – $11,900 | −12% |
Hattiesburg weather and the inground pool calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Hattiesburg Chain Muni Ap (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For pouring concrete, the comfortable months in Hattiesburg are February through May and September through December: 8 of 12. Outside them, January has an average overnight low of 40°F or below, and June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
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.
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.
Hattiesburg gets about 59 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, June and July (5.8 inches in June). Inside the workable window, October and November are the driest, at 3.7 and 3.7 inches. The station averages about 96 days a year at 90°F or above.
We do not adjust the estimate by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. It is still worth asking contractors whether an off-peak start date changes their bid.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60 | 38 | 5.8 | Cold |
| Feb | 65 | 42 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Mar | 72 | 48 | 5.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 78 | 54 | 5.4 | Workable |
| May | 85 | 62 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 90 | 70 | 5.8 | Hot |
| Jul | 92 | 72 | 5.7 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 72 | 4.8 | Hot |
| Sep | 88 | 67 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 80 | 55 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 69 | 44 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 62 | 41 | 5.0 | Workable |
Is Hattiesburg cheap or dear? The local comparison
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 450 sq ft range from $64,300 to $66,600 across Hattiesburg and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hattiesburg, MSthis page | $31,200 – $97,500 | $64,300 | |
| Gulfport, MS50 miles | $32,200 – $101,000 | $66,500 | +3% |
| Slidell, LA70 miles | $32,300 – $101,000 | $66,600 | +4% |
| Mobile, AL70 miles | $31,800 – $99,300 | $65,500 | +2% |
| Daphne, AL95 miles | $31,900 – $99,800 | $65,800 | +2% |
| Jackson, MS100 miles | $31,800 – $99,300 | $65,500 | +2% |
| Mississippi (statewide) | $31,700 – $99,100 | $65,400 | +2% |
| United States | $36,100 – $113,000 | $74,500 | +16% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Hattiesburg ranks #289 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Hattiesburg is 2% below the Mississippi figure.
Elsewhere in Mississippi
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, MS | 270,730 jobs | $31,800 – $99,300 | $65,500 | +2% |
| Gulfport, MS | 158,310 jobs | $32,200 – $101,000 | $66,500 | +3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Hattiesburg against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vineland, NJ | 62,300 jobs | $44,800 – $140,000 | $92,300 | +43% |
| Pueblo, CO | 61,780 jobs | $35,500 – $111,000 | $73,200 | +14% |
| Muskegon, MI | 62,340 jobs | $35,400 – $110,500 | $73,000 | +14% |
| Santa Fe, NM | 61,770 jobs | $32,400 – $101,500 | $66,900 | +4% |
Cost by quality level and size in Hattiesburg
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Hattiesburg. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from small pool (400 sq ft) to large (800 sq ft).
Basic
$31,200 to $57,700
Vinyl-liner pool, small size
Standard
$51,100 to $77,600
Fiberglass pool, standard size
Premium
$71,000 to $97,500
Concrete or gunite, large with custom features
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small pool (400 sq ft) | $27,700 – $51,300 | $45,400 – $69,000 | $63,100 – $86,700 |
| average (512 sq ft) | $35,500 – $65,600 | $58,100 – $88,300 | $80,700 – $111,000 |
| large (800 sq ft) | $55,400 – $102,500 | $90,700 – $138,000 | $126,000 – $173,000 |
What local crews earn in Hattiesburg
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 4 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Hattiesburg the blend is 0.77.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 40%) the local median is $17.17 an hour, which is 24% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $14.92 and $19.52 an hour. BLS counts 420 of them working in the area, 67.5 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 $22.61 an hour, 21% below the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $17.99 and $27.82 an hour. About 180 work in the metro. That is 28.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) carry 20% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Hattiesburg metro, so we used the Mississippi statewide median: $23.47 an hour against $29.87 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $17.90 and $25.31 an hour.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 10% of the weighting: a median of $24.01 an hour, 22% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.00 and $30.00 an hour. About 80 work in the metro. That is 12.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (construction laborers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $1,600 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $1,550. That is a swing of roughly 2.4% to 2.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Hattiesburg has 62,230 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 280th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $14.92 | $17.17 | $19.52 | $22.66 | 0.76 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 30% | $17.99 | $22.61 | $27.82 | $28.78 | 0.79 | metro |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) | 20% | $17.90 | $23.47 | $25.31 | $29.87 | 0.79 | state |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $22.00 | $24.01 | $30.00 | $30.67 | 0.78 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.77 | |||||
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Inground pool in Hattiesburg: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an inground pool in Hattiesburg?
For 450 sq ft, expect $31,200 to $97,500 in the Hattiesburg area. A standard-spec job lands at $51,100 to $77,600. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for inground pool in Hattiesburg?
About $69 to $216 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 Hattiesburg or Gulfport?
Gulfport is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 450 sq ft there is $66,500, which is 3% more than Hattiesburg ($64,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Hattiesburg?
About 47% at the midpoint, or $30,000 out of $64,300. Materials are 53% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 52%.
+What would average (512 sq ft) cost in Hattiesburg?
$35,500 to $111,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does inground pool need a permit in Hattiesburg?
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 Hattiesburg area (our national range of $100 to $300 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Hattiesburg expensive for inground pool compared with the rest of Mississippi?
Hattiesburg is 2% below the Mississippi statewide estimate ($65,400 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Mississippi; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in Hattiesburg?
The BLS median is $17.17 an hour in the Hattiesburg area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $14.92 to $19.52.
+What do basic and premium inground pool work cost in Hattiesburg?
For 450 sq ft, basic work runs $31,200 to $57,700 and premium work $71,000 to $97,500. 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 Hattiesburg?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through May and September through December. October and November 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 Hattiesburg
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.