Pool Construction Cost in 20 US Cities (2026)
Construction of an inground swimming pool including excavation, shell, and equipment.
National Average (per project)
Low
$25,000
Average
$40,000
High
$65,000
Pool Construction Cost Breakdown
| Item | Description | Low | High | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool shell | Fiberglass, vinyl liner, or gunite/concrete pool shell | $10,000 | $30,000 | flat |
| Excavation | Digging, hauling dirt, and site prep | $2,000 | $8,000 | flat |
| Plumbing & filtration | Pump, filter, heater, and plumbing lines | $2,000 | $5,000 | flat |
| Electrical | Subpanel, pump wiring, lighting, GFCI protection | $1,500 | $4,000 | flat |
| Decking/coping | Pool deck surface and coping around pool edge | $2,000 | $8,000 | flat |
| Safety fencing | Required pool safety fence with self-closing gate | $1,000 | $3,000 | flat |
| Permits | Pool construction, electrical, and plumbing permits | $500 | $2,000 | flat |
| Labor | Pool builder crew (several weeks) | $5,000 | $12,000 | flat |
* These are national average costs. Actual prices vary by city — select a metro below for local estimates.
Construction of an inground swimming pool including excavation, shell, and equipment.
Pool Construction Cost by City
Houston, TX
per project
$38,000
$23,750–$61,750
Dallas, TX
per project
$38,800
$24,250–$63,050
Phoenix, AZ
per project
$37,200
$23,250–$60,450
San Antonio, TX
per project
$35,200
$22,000–$57,200
Austin, TX
per project
$40,800
$25,500–$66,300
Fort Myers, FL
per project
$38,400
$24,000–$62,400
Charlotte, NC
per project
$37,600
$23,500–$61,100
Nashville, TN
per project
$38,400
$24,000–$62,400
Raleigh, NC
per project
$38,000
$23,750–$61,750
Boise, ID
per project
$36,800
$23,000–$59,800
Tampa, FL
per project
$38,000
$23,750–$61,750
Denver, CO
per project
$42,000
$26,250–$68,250
Atlanta, GA
per project
$38,800
$24,250–$63,050
Orlando, FL
per project
$37,600
$23,500–$61,100
Jacksonville, FL
per project
$36,400
$22,750–$59,150
Las Vegas, NV
per project
$39,200
$24,500–$63,700
Salt Lake City, UT
per project
$38,400
$24,000–$62,400
Columbus, OH
per project
$36,000
$22,500–$58,500
Indianapolis, IN
per project
$35,600
$22,250–$57,850
San Diego, CA
per project
$47,200
$29,500–$76,700