Inground pool cost in Oklahoma
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (450 sq ft)
- $31,800 – $99,400
- Per sq ft
- $70.50 – $220
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −12%
- US $74,500
- Metros covered
- 2
Oklahoma prices for inground pool: $31,800 to $99,400 for 450 sq ft, or $70.50 to $220 per sq ft without the permit. The state midpoint is 12% below the national one. Local wages for construction laborers are $18.92 an hour.
Inside Oklahoma, the metros we cover range from $65,900 (Oklahoma City) to $67,900 (Tulsa) at the midpoint.
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Estimated cost for 450 sq ft in Oklahoma (statewide), standard level
$52,000 to $79,100
About $115 to $175 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 49% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $26,400 | $40,300 |
| Labor | $25,500 | $38,600 |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $210 |
| Total | $52,000 | $79,100 |
Cost breakdown for 450 sq ft in Oklahoma
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,000 | $33,300 | $50,600 | 51% |
| Labor | $15,700 | $32,100 | $48,400 | 49% |
| Permits and fees | $90 | $180 | $260 | 0% |
| Total | $31,800 | $65,600 | $99,400 | 100% |
If you are planning more than one job in Oklahoma
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Oklahoma wages and prices. Against national midpoints, aluminum fence comes out highest (−9%) and concrete patio lowest (−13%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,450 – $10,400 | −9% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,650 – $4,800 | −12% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,100 – $3,450 | −13% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,600 – $13,200 | −13% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $530 – $1,850 | −11% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,100 – $12,000 | −12% |
Inground pool: what moves the price in Oklahoma
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.
Weather windows across Oklahoma
Season matters for inground pool. For each Oklahoma metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for pouring concrete.
Tulsa has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Oklahoma at 6 months (March through June and September through October); Oklahoma City has the shortest at 5 (April through June and September through October). Rainfall runs from 36 inches a year in Oklahoma City to 41 inches in Tulsa.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | 27 | 93 | 36 | 5: April through June and September through October |
| Tulsa | 28 | 94 | 41 | 6: March through June and September through October |
Oklahoma against its neighbors
Oklahoma ranks 48 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. Oklahoma sits at $65,600. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 160 miles away | $33,800 – $105,500 | $69,700 | +6% |
| Arkansas | 220 miles away | $31,100 – $97,400 | $64,300 | −2% |
| Missouri | 320 miles away | $37,800 – $118,000 | $77,900 | +19% |
| Texas | 330 miles away | $33,400 – $104,500 | $68,800 | +5% |
| Nebraska | 380 miles away | $34,800 – $109,000 | $71,800 | +10% |
Inground pool cost by metro in Oklahoma
1 of the 2 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $65,600, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa, OK | $32,900 – $103,000 | $67,900 | +4% |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $31,900 – $99,800 | $65,900 | level |
Quality levels and sizes in Oklahoma
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Oklahoma wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$31,800 to $58,800
Vinyl-liner pool, small size
Standard
$52,000 to $79,100
Fiberglass pool, standard size
Premium
$72,300 to $99,400
Concrete or gunite, large with custom features
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small pool (400 sq ft) | $28,300 – $52,300 | $46,300 – $70,300 | $64,300 – $88,300 |
| average (512 sq ft) | $36,100 – $66,900 | $59,200 – $89,900 | $82,300 – $113,000 |
| large (800 sq ft) | $56,400 – $104,500 | $92,400 – $140,500 | $128,500 – $176,500 |
Wages behind the Oklahoma number
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 4 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 0.83 for Oklahoma.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 40% of the weighting: a median of $18.92 an hour, 17% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.54 and $22.82 an hour. About 13,710 work in the state. That is 80.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073, weighted 30%) the local median is $23.06 an hour, which is 20% below the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $20.15 and $27.26 an hour. BLS counts 7,050 of them working in the state, 41.3 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 $24.34 an hour, 19% below the US median of $29.87. The middle half of them earn between $21.85 and $28.48 an hour. About 580 work in the state. That is 3.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 3.4 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 10%) the local median is $27.87 an hour, which is 9% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $21.78 and $35.69 an hour. BLS counts 6,050 of them working in the state, 35.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for construction laborers ($22.82 an hour) would add about $2,650 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($17.54) would take off about $940. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 1,707,680 jobs across Oklahoma (May 2025), which is 1.1% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $17.54 | $18.92 | $22.82 | $22.66 | 0.83 | state |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 30% | $20.15 | $23.06 | $27.26 | $28.78 | 0.80 | state |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) | 20% | $21.85 | $24.34 | $28.48 | $29.87 | 0.81 | state |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $21.78 | $27.87 | $35.69 | $30.67 | 0.91 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.83 | |||||
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Inground pool in Oklahoma: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an inground pool in Oklahoma?
$31,800 to $99,400 for 450 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Oklahoma can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Oklahoma is cheapest for inground pool?
Oklahoma City at about $65,900 (midpoint, 450 sq ft). The priciest is Tulsa at $67,900.
+Is inground pool cheaper in Oklahoma than the US average?
It is 12% cheaper: $65,600 against $74,500 for 450 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Oklahoma?
About 49% ($32,100). Materials are 51%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.83x the national wage level.
+What do construction laborers earn in Oklahoma?
The BLS statewide median is $18.92 an hour, against $22.66 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.54 to $22.82.
+Where does Oklahoma rank for inground pool costs?
48th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $65,600 for 450 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium inground pool work cost in Oklahoma?
For 450 sq ft, basic work runs $31,800 to $58,800 and premium work $72,300 to $99,400. Basic means: vinyl-liner pool, small size. Premium means: concrete or gunite, large with custom features.
+Does the season matter for inground pool in Oklahoma?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Oklahoma metros we cover, Tulsa has the most comfortable months (6 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 Oklahoma
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.