Inground pool cost in Corpus Christi, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (450 sq ft)
- $32,700 – $102,000
- Per sq ft
- $72.50 – $227
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $74,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #236
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install an inground pool in Corpus Christi, plan on $32,700 to $102,000 for 450 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $72.50 to $227 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 9% lower than the national one. Construction laborers earn a median of $20.40 an hour in the Corpus Christi area, 10% below the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 450 sq ft in Corpus Christi, TX, standard level
$53,600 to $81,400
About $119 to $180 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 50% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $26,400 | $40,200 |
| Labor | $27,000 | $40,900 |
| Permits and fees | $150 | $220 |
| Total | $53,600 | $81,400 |
Cost breakdown for 450 sq ft in Corpus Christi, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,000 | $33,300 | $50,600 | 49% |
| Labor | $16,600 | $33,900 | $51,300 | 50% |
| Permits and fees | $95 | $190 | $280 | 0% |
| Total | $32,700 | $67,500 | $102,000 | 100% |
Why Corpus Christi prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 4 trades: construction laborers at 40%, operating engineers and other construction equipment operators at 30%, brickmasons and blockmasons at 20%, plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters at 10%. Weighted together, Corpus Christi wages are 0.88 times the national level. Labor makes up about 50% of the midpoint estimate (52% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Corpus Christi metro is 93.8 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 450 sq ft comes to $33,300, compared with $35,600 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (92.7) and land at $95 to $280.
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 Corpus Christi. The wage table below marks each row.
Climate in Corpus Christi: timing your inground pool job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Corpus Christi Nas (10 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
October through May is the stretch where pouring concrete runs into the fewest weather problems in Corpus Christi (8 of 12 months). June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Heat matters for concrete as well. With average highs of 90°F or more in June, July, August and September, crews often start early, wet the base and plan for faster set times.
Corpus Christi gets about 35 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, September and October (6.2 inches in September). Inside the workable window, February and December are the driest, at 1.6 and 1.5 inches. The station averages about 96 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 | 68 | 52 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Feb | 71 | 56 | 1.6 | Workable |
| Mar | 76 | 62 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Apr | 82 | 68 | 2.5 | Workable |
| May | 87 | 75 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 91 | 79 | 3.5 | Hot |
| Jul | 92 | 80 | 2.6 | Hot |
| Aug | 94 | 80 | 2.0 | Hot |
| Sep | 91 | 77 | 6.2 | Hot |
| Oct | 85 | 71 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 77 | 61 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 70 | 54 | 1.5 | Workable |
How Corpus Christi compares
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 $62,300 to $69,200 across Corpus Christi and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi, TXthis page | $32,700 – $102,000 | $67,500 | |
| McAllen, TX115 miles | $30,200 – $94,300 | $62,300 | −8% |
| Laredo, TX120 miles | $30,700 – $96,000 | $63,400 | −6% |
| Brownsville, TX125 miles | $30,400 – $95,000 | $62,700 | −7% |
| San Antonio, TX130 miles | $32,200 – $101,000 | $66,500 | −1% |
| Austin, TX165 miles | $33,500 – $105,000 | $69,200 | +3% |
| Texas (statewide) | $33,400 – $104,500 | $68,800 | +2% |
| United States | $36,100 – $113,000 | $74,500 | +10% |
Across 300 US metros, Corpus Christi comes in at #236 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $105,000; the cheapest is McAllen, TX at $62,300 (midpoints, 450 sq ft). Statewide, Corpus Christi is 2% below the Texas figure.
Other Texas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $35,000 – $109,500 | $72,300 | +7% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $34,000 – $106,500 | $70,200 | +4% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $33,500 – $105,000 | $69,200 | +3% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $32,200 – $101,000 | $66,500 | −1% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $30,700 – $96,100 | $63,400 | −6% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $30,200 – $94,300 | $62,300 | −8% |
Cities with a workforce like Corpus Christi's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Corpus Christi against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modesto, CA | 195,230 jobs | $42,500 – $132,500 | $87,500 | +30% |
| Boulder, CO | 192,390 jobs | $36,800 – $115,000 | $76,000 | +13% |
| Savannah, GA | 198,360 jobs | $32,100 – $100,500 | $66,200 | −2% |
| Wilmington, NC | 191,280 jobs | $33,200 – $103,500 | $68,400 | +1% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: inground pool pricing in Corpus Christi
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Corpus Christi 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
$32,700 to $60,500
Vinyl-liner pool, small size
Standard
$53,600 to $81,400
Fiberglass pool, standard size
Premium
$74,400 to $102,000
Concrete or gunite, large with custom features
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small pool (400 sq ft) | $29,100 – $53,800 | $47,600 – $72,300 | $66,200 – $90,900 |
| average (512 sq ft) | $37,200 – $68,800 | $60,900 – $92,500 | $84,600 – $116,500 |
| large (800 sq ft) | $58,100 – $107,500 | $95,100 – $144,500 | $132,000 – $181,500 |
Related projects, priced for Corpus Christi
Because every project leans on different trades, Corpus Christi's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, retaining wall runs −9% and wood deck −12%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,450 – $10,400 | −9% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,750 – $4,950 | −9% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,600 | −10% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,650 – $13,300 | −12% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $540 – $1,900 | −10% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,400 – $12,300 | −9% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Corpus Christi bid
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.
Corpus Christi 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 Corpus Christi is 0.88 times the national level.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 40% of the weighting: a median of $20.40 an hour, 10% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.27 and $23.05 an hour. About 2,640 work in the metro. That is 137.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073, weighted 30%) the local median is $23.23 an hour, which is 19% below the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $22.12 and $28.12 an hour. BLS counts 1,160 of them working in the area, 60.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) carry 20% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Corpus Christi metro, so we used the Texas statewide median: $27.12 an hour against $29.87 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $23.31 and $28.57 an hour.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 10%) the local median is $28.56 an hour, which is 7% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $23.21 and $30.37 an hour. BLS counts 1,160 of them working in the area, 60.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the construction laborers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($23.05 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $1,800. At the 25th percentile ($17.27) it shrinks by about $2,150. The total moves by 2.7% or 3.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 192,580 jobs in the Corpus Christi area. That makes it the 118th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.12% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $17.27 | $20.40 | $23.05 | $22.66 | 0.90 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 30% | $22.12 | $23.23 | $28.12 | $28.78 | 0.81 | metro |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) | 20% | $23.31 | $27.12 | $28.57 | $29.87 | 0.91 | state |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $23.21 | $28.56 | $30.37 | $30.67 | 0.93 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.88 | |||||
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Inground pool in Corpus Christi: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an inground pool in Corpus Christi?
For 450 sq ft, expect $32,700 to $102,000 in the Corpus Christi area. A standard-spec job lands at $53,600 to $81,400. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for inground pool in Corpus Christi?
About $72.50 to $227 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $95 to $280 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $80 to $250.
+Is inground pool cheaper in Corpus Christi or McAllen?
McAllen is 115 miles away. The midpoint for 450 sq ft there is $62,300, which is 8% less than Corpus Christi ($67,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Corpus Christi?
About 50% at the midpoint, or $33,900 out of $67,500. Materials are 49% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 52%.
+What would average (512 sq ft) cost in Corpus Christi?
$37,200 to $116,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does inground pool need a permit in Corpus Christi?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $95 to $280 for fees in the Corpus Christi area (our national range of $100 to $300 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Corpus Christi expensive for inground pool compared with the rest of Texas?
Corpus Christi is 2% below the Texas statewide estimate ($68,800 at the midpoint). We cover 21 metros in Texas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in Corpus Christi?
The BLS median is $20.40 an hour in the Corpus Christi area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.27 to $23.05.
+What do basic and premium inground pool work cost in Corpus Christi?
For 450 sq ft, basic work runs $32,700 to $60,500 and premium work $74,400 to $102,000. 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 Corpus Christi?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through May. February and December 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 Corpus Christi
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.