Inground pool cost in Odessa, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (450 sq ft)
- $32,800 – $102,500
- Per sq ft
- $72.50 – $227
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $74,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #230
- 1 = most expensive
Odessa homeowners pay roughly $32,800 to $102,500 to install an inground pool at 450 sq ft, or $72.50 to $227 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Odessa is 9% lower. Construction laborers earn a median of $18.45 an hour in the Odessa area, 19% below the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 450 sq ft in Odessa, TX, standard level
$53,700 to $81,600
About $119 to $181 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 50% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $26,400 | $40,200 |
| Labor | $27,100 | $41,100 |
| Permits and fees | $150 | $230 |
| Total | $53,700 | $81,600 |
Cost breakdown for 450 sq ft in Odessa, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,000 | $33,300 | $50,600 | 49% |
| Labor | $16,700 | $34,100 | $51,600 | 50% |
| Permits and fees | $95 | $190 | $280 | 0% |
| Total | $32,800 | $67,700 | $102,500 | 100% |
Where the Odessa price comes from
Labor is 50% of the midpoint bill here, against 52% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is construction laborers (40%), operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (30%), brickmasons and blockmasons (20%), plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (10%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Odessa the blended ratio comes out at 0.88.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Odessa 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 (93.9) 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 Odessa. The wage table below marks each row.
When to schedule inground pool in Odessa
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Odessa (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through May and September through November are the stretches where pouring concrete runs into the fewest weather problems in Odessa (6 of 12 months). January, February and December have an average overnight low of 40°F or below; 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.
Odessa gets about 12 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, August and September (1.6 inches in May). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 0.7 and 0.6 inches. The station averages about 106 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 | 57 | 32 | 0.7 | Cold |
| Feb | 62 | 36 | 0.5 | Cold |
| Mar | 71 | 44 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 79 | 51 | 0.7 | Workable |
| May | 87 | 61 | 1.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 94 | 68 | 1.0 | Hot |
| Jul | 94 | 71 | 1.5 | Hot |
| Aug | 93 | 70 | 1.6 | Hot |
| Sep | 85 | 62 | 1.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 77 | 53 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 66 | 41 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Dec | 58 | 33 | 0.6 | Cold |
Odessa against nearby metros and the rest of Texas
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 $63,400 to $68,400 across Odessa and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odessa, TXthis page | $32,800 – $102,500 | $67,700 | |
| Midland, TX35 miles | $33,200 – $103,500 | $68,400 | +1% |
| Lubbock, TX115 miles | $30,900 – $96,700 | $63,800 | −6% |
| Abilene, TX170 miles | $31,900 – $99,700 | $65,800 | −3% |
| El Paso, TX175 miles | $30,700 – $96,100 | $63,400 | −6% |
| Amarillo, TX235 miles | $32,000 – $99,900 | $65,900 | −3% |
| Texas (statewide) | $33,400 – $104,500 | $68,800 | +2% |
| United States | $36,100 – $113,000 | $74,500 | +10% |
Across 300 US metros, Odessa comes in at #230 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $105,000; the cheapest is McAllen, TX at $62,300 (midpoints, 450 sq ft). Statewide, Odessa 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 | +2% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $32,200 – $101,000 | $66,500 | −2% |
| 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 Odessa's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Odessa against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson City, TN | 81,690 jobs | $33,000 – $103,000 | $68,000 | +1% |
| Greenville, NC | 80,770 jobs | $32,300 – $101,000 | $66,700 | −1% |
| Idaho Falls, ID | 81,840 jobs | $35,700 – $111,500 | $73,600 | +9% |
| Jefferson City, MO | 80,220 jobs | $37,300 – $116,500 | $76,800 | +14% |
What nearby projects cost in Odessa
Because every project leans on different trades, Odessa's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, retaining wall runs −9% and concrete patio −11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,400 – $10,300 | −9% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,700 – $4,850 | −11% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,550 | −11% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,800 – $13,600 | −10% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $540 – $1,900 | −10% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,400 – $12,300 | −9% |
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Odessa is 0.88 times the national level.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 40% of the weighting: a median of $18.45 an hour, 19% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.34 and $22.12 an hour. About 970 work in the metro. That is 119.9 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 $26.65 an hour, which is 7% below the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $23.13 and $29.64 an hour. BLS counts 670 of them working in the area, 82.8 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 Odessa 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 $29.74 an hour, which is 3% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.47 and $34.67 an hour. BLS counts 290 of them working in the area, 35.8 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 ($22.12 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $2,500. At the 25th percentile ($17.34) it shrinks by about $760. The total moves by 3.7% or 1.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 80,910 jobs in the Odessa area. That makes it the 235th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $17.34 | $18.45 | $22.12 | $22.66 | 0.81 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 30% | $23.13 | $26.65 | $29.64 | $28.78 | 0.93 | 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% | $22.47 | $29.74 | $34.67 | $30.67 | 0.97 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.88 | |||||
Odessa: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Odessa 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
$32,800 to $60,700
Vinyl-liner pool, small size
Standard
$53,700 to $81,600
Fiberglass pool, standard size
Premium
$74,600 to $102,500
Concrete or gunite, large with custom features
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small pool (400 sq ft) | $29,200 – $54,000 | $47,800 – $72,600 | $66,400 – $91,200 |
| average (512 sq ft) | $37,300 – $69,000 | $61,100 – $92,800 | $84,900 – $116,500 |
| large (800 sq ft) | $58,200 – $107,500 | $95,400 – $145,000 | $132,500 – $182,000 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Odessa 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.
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Inground pool in Odessa: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an inground pool in Odessa?
For 450 sq ft, expect $32,800 to $102,500 in the Odessa area. A standard-spec job lands at $53,700 to $81,600. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for inground pool in Odessa?
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 Odessa or Midland?
Midland is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 450 sq ft there is $68,400, which is 1% more than Odessa ($67,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Odessa?
About 50% at the midpoint, or $34,100 out of $67,700. Materials are 49% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 52%.
+What would average (512 sq ft) cost in Odessa?
$37,300 to $116,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does inground pool need a permit in Odessa?
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 Odessa area (our national range of $100 to $300 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Odessa expensive for inground pool compared with the rest of Texas?
Odessa 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 Odessa?
The BLS median is $18.45 an hour in the Odessa area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.34 to $22.12.
+What do basic and premium inground pool work cost in Odessa?
For 450 sq ft, basic work runs $32,800 to $60,700 and premium work $74,600 to $102,500. 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 Odessa?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through May and September through November. March 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 Odessa
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.