Inground pool cost in Springfield, MO
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (450 sq ft)
- $34,400 – $107,500
- Per sq ft
- $76.50 – $238
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $74,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #180
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install an inground pool in Springfield, plan on $34,400 to $107,500 for 450 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $76.50 to $238 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 5% lower than the national one. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 94.2).
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Estimated cost for 450 sq ft in Springfield, MO, standard level
$56,400 to $85,600
About $125 to $190 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 53% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $26,500 | $40,400 |
| Labor | $29,700 | $45,000 |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $210 |
| Total | $56,400 | $85,600 |
Cost breakdown for 450 sq ft in Springfield, MO
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,100 | $33,500 | $50,900 | 47% |
| Labor | $18,200 | $37,300 | $56,400 | 53% |
| Permits and fees | $90 | $180 | $270 | 0% |
| Total | $34,400 | $71,000 | $107,500 | 100% |
Where the Springfield price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on construction laborers, who do 40% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $23.00 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Springfield is 0.96 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 53% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Springfield metro is 94.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 450 sq ft comes to $33,500, compared with $35,600 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (88.6) and land at $90 to $270.
Cost by quality level and size in Springfield
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Springfield 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
$34,400 to $63,700
Vinyl-liner pool, small size
Standard
$56,400 to $85,600
Fiberglass pool, standard size
Premium
$78,300 to $107,500
Concrete or gunite, large with custom features
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small pool (400 sq ft) | $30,600 – $56,600 | $50,100 – $76,100 | $69,600 – $95,600 |
| average (512 sq ft) | $39,200 – $72,400 | $64,100 – $97,400 | $89,100 – $122,500 |
| large (800 sq ft) | $61,100 – $113,000 | $100,000 – $152,000 | $139,000 – $191,000 |
Planning more than one job in Springfield?
Because every project leans on different trades, Springfield's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, paver patio runs −3% and wood deck −8%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,500 – $10,600 | −7% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,900 – $5,250 | −3% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,200 – $3,850 | −4% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,950 – $13,900 | −8% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $580 – $2,000 | −4% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,750 – $12,800 | −5% |
Why two Springfield 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.
How Springfield compares
Same job, same size (450 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Jefferson City is the priciest of the group at $76,800. Fayetteville is the cheapest at $66,700.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield, MOthis page | $34,400 – $107,500 | $71,000 | |
| Joplin, MO75 miles | $35,500 – $111,000 | $73,300 | +3% |
| Fayetteville, AR100 miles | $32,300 – $101,000 | $66,700 | −6% |
| Jefferson City, MO105 miles | $37,300 – $116,500 | $76,800 | +8% |
| Columbia, MO115 miles | $36,800 – $115,000 | $75,800 | +7% |
| Kansas City, MO130 miles | $37,000 – $115,500 | $76,300 | +7% |
| Missouri (statewide) | $37,800 – $118,000 | $77,900 | +10% |
| United States | $36,100 – $113,000 | $74,500 | +5% |
Across 300 US metros, Springfield comes in at #180 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $105,000; the cheapest is McAllen, TX at $62,300 (midpoints, 450 sq ft). Statewide, Springfield is 9% below the Missouri figure.
Other Missouri metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO | 1,341,320 jobs | $42,300 – $132,000 | $87,200 | +23% |
| Kansas City, MO | 1,096,110 jobs | $37,000 – $115,500 | $76,300 | +7% |
| Columbia, MO | 107,680 jobs | $36,800 – $115,000 | $75,800 | +7% |
| Joplin, MO | 87,190 jobs | $35,500 – $111,000 | $73,300 | +3% |
| Jefferson City, MO | 80,220 jobs | $37,300 – $116,500 | $76,800 | +8% |
Cities with a workforce like Springfield's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Springfield against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Wayne, IN | 225,520 jobs | $37,400 – $116,500 | $77,000 | +8% |
| Deltona, FL | 219,740 jobs | $32,700 – $102,500 | $67,500 | −5% |
| Augusta, GA | 231,930 jobs | $32,000 – $100,000 | $66,100 | −7% |
| Ann Arbor, MI | 219,730 jobs | $37,600 – $117,500 | $77,500 | +9% |
Springfield labor market for inground pool
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 Springfield is 0.96 times the national level.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 40% of the weighting: a median of $23.00 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $19.26 and $28.96 an hour. About 1,020 work in the metro. That is 45.7 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 $25.64 an hour, which is 11% below the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $23.04 and $35.39 an hour. BLS counts 530 of them working in the area, 23.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021), 20% of the weighting: a median of $29.10 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.87. The middle half of them earn between $25.07 and $36.72 an hour. About 170 work in the metro. That is 7.6 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 $29.52 an hour, which is 4% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $23.59 and $43.21 an hour. BLS counts 660 of them working in the area, 29.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is about average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the construction laborers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($28.96 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $4,050. At the 25th percentile ($19.26) it shrinks by about $2,550. The total moves by 5.7% or 3.6%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 223,030 jobs in the Springfield area. That makes it the 108th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.14% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $19.26 | $23.00 | $28.96 | $22.66 | 1.02 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 30% | $23.04 | $25.64 | $35.39 | $28.78 | 0.89 | metro |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) | 20% | $25.07 | $29.10 | $36.72 | $29.87 | 0.97 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $23.59 | $29.52 | $43.21 | $30.67 | 0.96 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.96 | |||||
Climate in Springfield: timing your inground pool job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Springfield Wbo (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 Springfield (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.
Springfield gets about 47 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are April, May and June (6.0 inches in May). Inside the workable window, August and October are the driest, at 3.6 and 3.6 inches. The station averages about 38 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 | 43 | 23 | 2.4 | Cold |
| Feb | 48 | 26 | 2.4 | Cold |
| Mar | 58 | 35 | 3.7 | Cold |
| Apr | 67 | 44 | 5.2 | Workable |
| May | 75 | 56 | 6.0 | Workable |
| Jun | 84 | 64 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 88 | 68 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Aug | 88 | 67 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Sep | 81 | 58 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 69 | 46 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 57 | 35 | 3.6 | Cold |
| Dec | 46 | 27 | 2.6 | Cold |
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Inground pool in Springfield: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an inground pool in Springfield?
For 450 sq ft, expect $34,400 to $107,500 in the Springfield area. A standard-spec job lands at $56,400 to $85,600. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for inground pool in Springfield?
About $76.50 to $238 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $90 to $270 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $80 to $250.
+Is inground pool cheaper in Springfield or Joplin?
Joplin is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 450 sq ft there is $73,300, which is 3% more than Springfield ($71,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Springfield?
About 53% at the midpoint, or $37,300 out of $71,000. Materials are 47% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 52%.
+What would average (512 sq ft) cost in Springfield?
$39,200 to $122,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does inground pool need a permit in Springfield?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $90 to $270 for fees in the Springfield area (our national range of $100 to $300 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Springfield expensive for inground pool compared with the rest of Missouri?
Springfield is 9% below the Missouri statewide estimate ($77,900 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Missouri; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in Springfield?
The BLS median is $23.00 an hour in the Springfield area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.26 to $28.96.
+What do basic and premium inground pool work cost in Springfield?
For 450 sq ft, basic work runs $34,400 to $63,700 and premium work $78,300 to $107,500. 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 Springfield?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through October. August 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 Springfield
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.