Inground pool cost in Missouri
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (450 sq ft)
- $37,800 – $118,000
- Per sq ft
- $83.50 – $261
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +5%
- US $74,500
- Metros covered
- 6
What does it cost to install an inground pool in Missouri? Plan on $37,800 to $118,000 for 450 sq ft. Wages (1.12x the US blend), materials (price index 96.3) and permit costs (90.8) put the state above the national midpoint by 5%.
Inside Missouri, the metros we cover range from $71,000 (Springfield) to $87,200 (St. Louis) 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 Missouri (statewide), standard level
$61,800 to $93,900
About $137 to $208 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 56% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $27,100 | $41,300 |
| Labor | $34,600 | $52,300 |
| Permits and fees | $150 | $220 |
| Total | $61,800 | $93,900 |
Cost breakdown for 450 sq ft in Missouri
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,500 | $34,200 | $52,000 | 44% |
| Labor | $21,200 | $43,400 | $65,700 | 56% |
| Permits and fees | $90 | $180 | $270 | 0% |
| Total | $37,800 | $77,900 | $118,000 | 100% |
How Missouri compares with nearby states
Missouri ranks 16 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. Missouri sits at $77,900. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 220 miles away | $35,700 – $111,500 | $73,600 | −5% |
| Arkansas | 230 miles away | $31,100 – $97,400 | $64,300 | −17% |
| Kansas | 250 miles away | $33,800 – $105,500 | $69,700 | −11% |
| Nebraska | 270 miles away | $34,800 – $109,000 | $71,800 | −8% |
| Illinois | 310 miles away | $45,300 – $141,500 | $93,300 | +20% |
Related projects, priced for Missouri
Each project weights the trades differently, so Missouri's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, paver patio is +7% and wood deck level.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,850 – $11,400 | +1% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,200 – $5,850 | +7% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,150 | +3% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,550 – $15,100 | level |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $620 – $2,200 | +4% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,550 – $13,900 | +5% |
When Missouri weather lets you install
Weather decides when pouring concrete can happen, and Missouri 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.
Springfield has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Missouri at 7 months (April through October); Joplin has the shortest at 5 (April through June and September through October). Rainfall runs from 38 inches a year in Kansas City to 47 inches in Springfield.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | 25 | 90 | 44 | 6: April through June and August through October |
| Kansas City | 22 | 90 | 38 | 6: April through June and August through October |
| Springfield | 23 | 88 | 47 | 7: April through October |
| Columbia | 23 | 89 | 45 | 7: April through October |
| Joplin | 25 | 90 | 46 | 5: April through June and September through October |
| Jefferson City | 23 | 89 | 40 | 7: April through October |
Missouri labor market for inground pool
Missouri'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 1.12 times the national level.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 40%) the local median is $27.28 an hour, which is 20% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.93 and $37.30 an hour. BLS counts 17,050 of them working in the state, 58.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073), 30% of the weighting: a median of $29.10 an hour, in line with the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $23.21 and $40.58 an hour. About 10,470 work in the state. That is 35.7 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 $34.80 an hour, which is 17% above the national $29.87. The middle half of them earn between $28.18 and $38.24 an hour. BLS counts 1,940 of them working in the state, 6.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 3.4), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 10% of the weighting: a median of $32.11 an hour, 5% above the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $24.35 and $48.19 an hour. About 8,310 work in the state. That is 28.3 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 ($37.30 an hour) would add about $6,850 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($21.93) would take off about $3,650. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 2,936,050 jobs across Missouri (May 2025), which is 1.9% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $21.93 | $27.28 | $37.30 | $22.66 | 1.20 | state |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 30% | $23.21 | $29.10 | $40.58 | $28.78 | 1.01 | state |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) | 20% | $28.18 | $34.80 | $38.24 | $29.87 | 1.17 | state |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $24.35 | $32.11 | $48.19 | $30.67 | 1.05 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.12 | |||||
Basic, standard or premium: Missouri 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
$37,800 to $69,800
Vinyl-liner pool, small size
Standard
$61,800 to $93,900
Fiberglass pool, standard size
Premium
$85,900 to $118,000
Concrete or gunite, large with custom features
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small pool (400 sq ft) | $33,600 – $62,100 | $55,000 – $83,500 | $76,400 – $105,000 |
| average (512 sq ft) | $43,000 – $79,400 | $70,300 – $107,000 | $97,700 – $134,000 |
| large (800 sq ft) | $67,100 – $124,000 | $110,000 – $167,000 | $152,500 – $209,500 |
Which Missouri city is cheapest for inground pool?
1 of the 6 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $77,900, and the top-to-bottom gap is 23%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO | $42,300 – $132,000 | $87,200 | +12% |
| Jefferson City, MO | $37,300 – $116,500 | $76,800 | −1% |
| Kansas City, MO | $37,000 – $115,500 | $76,300 | −2% |
| Columbia, MO | $36,800 – $115,000 | $75,800 | −3% |
| Joplin, MO | $35,500 – $111,000 | $73,300 | −6% |
| Springfield, MO | $34,400 – $107,500 | $71,000 | −9% |
Why two Missouri 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.
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Inground pool in Missouri: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an inground pool in Missouri?
$37,800 to $118,000 for 450 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Missouri can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Missouri is cheapest for inground pool?
Springfield at about $71,000 (midpoint, 450 sq ft). The priciest is St. Louis at $87,200.
+Is inground pool cheaper in Missouri than the US average?
It is 5% more expensive: $77,900 against $74,500 for 450 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Missouri?
About 56% ($43,400). Materials are 44%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.12x the national wage level.
+What do construction laborers earn in Missouri?
The BLS statewide median is $27.28 an hour, against $22.66 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.93 to $37.30.
+Where does Missouri rank for inground pool costs?
16th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $77,900 for 450 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium inground pool work cost in Missouri?
For 450 sq ft, basic work runs $37,800 to $69,800 and premium work $85,900 to $118,000. Basic means: vinyl-liner pool, small size. Premium means: concrete or gunite, large with custom features.
+Does the season matter for inground pool in Missouri?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Missouri metros we cover, Springfield 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 Missouri
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.