Inground pool cost in Texarkana, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (450 sq ft)
- $31,200 – $97,700
- Per sq ft
- $69 – $217
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −13%
- US $74,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #287
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install an inground pool in Texarkana, plan on $31,200 to $97,700 for 450 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $69 to $217 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 13% lower than the national one. Construction laborers earn a median of $17.48 an hour in the Texarkana area, 23% below the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 450 sq ft in Texarkana, TX, standard level
$51,200 to $77,800
About $113 to $172 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 48% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $26,400 | $40,200 |
| Labor | $24,600 | $37,300 |
| Permits and fees | $130 | $200 |
| Total | $51,200 | $77,800 |
Cost breakdown for 450 sq ft in Texarkana, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,000 | $33,300 | $50,600 | 52% |
| Labor | $15,100 | $31,000 | $46,800 | 48% |
| Permits and fees | $85 | $170 | $250 | 0% |
| Total | $31,200 | $64,500 | $97,700 | 100% |
What is behind the Texarkana number
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, Texarkana wages are 0.80 times the national level. Labor makes up about 48% of the midpoint estimate (52% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Texarkana metro is 93.7 (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 (84.0) and land at $85 to $250.
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 Texarkana. The wage table below marks each row.
Texarkana against nearby metros and the rest of Texas
Same job, same size (450 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Shreveport is the priciest of the group at $66,800. Fort Smith is the cheapest at $63,500.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texarkana, TXthis page | $31,200 – $97,700 | $64,500 | |
| Shreveport, LA75 miles | $32,400 – $101,000 | $66,800 | +4% |
| Longview, TX75 miles | $31,800 – $99,400 | $65,600 | +2% |
| Tyler, TX100 miles | $31,500 – $98,400 | $65,000 | +1% |
| Fort Smith, AR135 miles | $30,800 – $96,200 | $63,500 | −1% |
| Little Rock, AR135 miles | $31,500 – $98,400 | $64,900 | +1% |
| Texas (statewide) | $33,400 – $104,500 | $68,800 | +7% |
| United States | $36,100 – $113,000 | $74,500 | +15% |
Across 300 US metros, Texarkana comes in at #287 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $105,000; the cheapest is McAllen, TX at $62,300 (midpoints, 450 sq ft). Statewide, Texarkana is 6% 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 | +12% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $34,000 – $106,500 | $70,200 | +9% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $33,500 – $105,000 | $69,200 | +7% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $32,200 – $101,000 | $66,500 | +3% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $30,700 – $96,100 | $63,400 | −2% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $30,200 – $94,300 | $62,300 | −3% |
Cities with a workforce like Texarkana's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Texarkana against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian, FL | 57,620 jobs | $33,400 – $104,500 | $68,800 | +7% |
| Punta Gorda, FL | 57,530 jobs | $33,300 – $104,000 | $68,800 | +7% |
| Wheeling, WV | 58,130 jobs | $34,200 – $107,000 | $70,500 | +9% |
| Pittsfield, MA | 56,810 jobs | $38,900 – $121,500 | $80,200 | +24% |
What nearby projects cost in Texarkana
Because every project leans on different trades, Texarkana's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, retaining wall runs −11% and concrete patio −17%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,250 – $9,950 | −13% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,600 – $4,650 | −14% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,100 – $3,250 | −17% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,350 – $12,700 | −16% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $520 – $1,850 | −13% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,200 – $12,100 | −11% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: inground pool pricing in Texarkana
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Texarkana 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
$31,200 to $57,800
Vinyl-liner pool, small size
Standard
$51,200 to $77,800
Fiberglass pool, standard size
Premium
$71,100 to $97,700
Concrete or gunite, large with custom features
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small pool (400 sq ft) | $27,800 – $51,400 | $45,500 – $69,100 | $63,200 – $86,900 |
| average (512 sq ft) | $35,500 – $65,800 | $58,200 – $88,400 | $80,900 – $111,000 |
| large (800 sq ft) | $55,500 – $102,500 | $90,900 – $138,000 | $126,500 – $173,500 |
Climate in Texarkana: timing your inground pool job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Texarkana (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through June and September through November are the stretches where pouring concrete runs into the fewest weather problems in Texarkana (7 of 12 months). January, February and December have an average overnight low of 40°F or below; 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 July and August, crews often start early, wet the base and plan for faster set times.
Texarkana gets about 52 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 2 inches of snow. The wettest months are April, May and December (5.3 inches in May). Inside the workable window, September and November are the driest, at 3.9 and 4.3 inches. The station averages about 82 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 | 54 | 33 | 4.3 | Cold |
| Feb | 59 | 37 | 4.6 | Cold |
| Mar | 67 | 44 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 75 | 51 | 4.9 | Workable |
| May | 82 | 62 | 5.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 89 | 70 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Jul | 93 | 73 | 3.4 | Hot |
| Aug | 94 | 72 | 2.8 | Hot |
| Sep | 87 | 65 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Oct | 77 | 53 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 65 | 42 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Dec | 56 | 36 | 5.2 | Cold |
Texarkana 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 Texarkana is 0.80 times the national level.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 40% of the weighting: a median of $17.48 an hour, 23% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $15.37 and $19.11 an hour. About 450 work in the metro. That is 78.2 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 $22.50 an hour, which is 22% below the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $18.92 and $25.83 an hour. BLS counts 280 of them working in the area, 48.6 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 Texarkana 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 $23.31 an hour, which is 24% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $18.75 and $28.45 an hour. BLS counts 150 of them working in the area, 26.1 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 ($19.11 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $1,100. At the 25th percentile ($15.37) it shrinks by about $1,450. The total moves by 1.7% or 2.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 57,580 jobs in the Texarkana area. That makes it the 296th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.04% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $15.37 | $17.48 | $19.11 | $22.66 | 0.77 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 30% | $18.92 | $22.50 | $25.83 | $28.78 | 0.78 | 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% | $18.75 | $23.31 | $28.45 | $30.67 | 0.76 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.80 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Texarkana 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 Texarkana: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an inground pool in Texarkana?
For 450 sq ft, expect $31,200 to $97,700 in the Texarkana area. A standard-spec job lands at $51,200 to $77,800. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for inground pool in Texarkana?
About $69 to $217 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $85 to $250 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $80 to $250.
+Is inground pool cheaper in Texarkana or Shreveport?
Shreveport is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 450 sq ft there is $66,800, which is 4% more than Texarkana ($64,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Texarkana?
About 48% at the midpoint, or $31,000 out of $64,500. Materials are 52% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 52%.
+What would average (512 sq ft) cost in Texarkana?
$35,500 to $111,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does inground pool need a permit in Texarkana?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $85 to $250 for fees in the Texarkana area (our national range of $100 to $300 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Texarkana expensive for inground pool compared with the rest of Texas?
Texarkana is 6% 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 Texarkana?
The BLS median is $17.48 an hour in the Texarkana area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $15.37 to $19.11.
+What do basic and premium inground pool work cost in Texarkana?
For 450 sq ft, basic work runs $31,200 to $57,800 and premium work $71,100 to $97,700. 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 Texarkana?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through June and September through November. September 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 Texarkana
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.