In-Ground Pool Installation Cost by State (2026)
Average prices for in-ground pool installation across 43 US states, ranked from most affordable to priciest. Ranges are computed from local cost factors — regional labor rates, material availability, permit requirements, and climate — so you can plan a realistic budget wherever you live.
| # | State | Covered Cities | Average Range (2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IN | 1 | $39,600 – $74,800 per project |
| 2 | MS | 1 | $39,600 – $74,800 per project |
| 3 | MO | 2 | $39,825 – $75,225 per project |
| 4 | OK | 2 | $40,275 – $76,075 per project |
| 5 | KS | 1 | $40,500 – $76,500 per project |
| 6 | AR | 1 | $40,500 – $76,500 per project |
| 7 | AL | 3 | $40,650 – $76,783 per project |
| 8 | OH | 5 | $40,770 – $77,010 per project |
| 9 | TN | 4 | $40,838 – $77,138 per project |
| 10 | KY | 2 | $41,175 – $77,775 per project |
| 11 | NM | 1 | $41,400 – $78,200 per project |
| 12 | GA | 3 | $41,550 – $78,483 per project |
| 13 | AZ | 2 | $41,850 – $79,050 per project |
| 14 | SD | 1 | $41,850 – $79,050 per project |
| 15 | TX | 7 | $42,043 – $79,414 per project |
| 16 | LA | 2 | $42,075 – $79,475 per project |
| 17 | NC | 4 | $42,075 – $79,475 per project |
| 18 | MI | 2 | $42,075 – $79,475 per project |
| 19 | IA | 1 | $42,300 – $79,900 per project |
| 20 | SC | 3 | $42,450 – $80,183 per project |
| 21 | NE | 1 | $42,750 – $80,750 per project |
| 22 | ND | 1 | $42,750 – $80,750 per project |
| 23 | FL | 6 | $43,650 – $82,450 per project |
| 24 | VA | 3 | $43,800 – $82,733 per project |
| 25 | WI | 2 | $44,550 – $84,150 per project |
| 26 | CO | 2 | $45,450 – $85,850 per project |
| 27 | PA | 2 | $45,675 – $86,275 per project |
| 28 | NV | 2 | $45,675 – $86,275 per project |
| 29 | UT | 1 | $45,900 – $86,700 per project |
| 30 | NY | 5 | $46,170 – $87,210 per project |
| 31 | MD | 1 | $46,350 – $87,550 per project |
| 32 | ID | 1 | $46,800 – $88,400 per project |
| 33 | MN | 1 | $47,250 – $89,250 per project |
| 34 | OR | 3 | $47,550 – $89,817 per project |
| 35 | WA | 3 | $48,600 – $91,800 per project |
| 36 | CT | 1 | $48,600 – $91,800 per project |
| 37 | RI | 1 | $49,500 – $93,500 per project |
| 38 | IL | 1 | $50,400 – $95,200 per project |
| 39 | CA | 10 | $52,290 – $98,770 per project |
| 40 | DC | 1 | $54,000 – $102,000 per project |
| 41 | MA | 1 | $54,900 – $103,700 per project |
| 42 | NJ | 2 | $55,575 – $104,975 per project |
| 43 | HI | 1 | $58,500 – $110,500 per project |
Cheapest vs. Most Expensive States
The most affordable state for in-ground pool installation in our data is IN (from $39,600 per project), while the priciest is HI (up to $110,500 per project). Regional differences come from labor rates, permit fees, and how common the work is in each market.
How We Calculate State Averages
We take every covered city's local cost factor — the multiplier that adjusts national pricing for that metro — and average it per state. The result is a practical planning range, not a quote. For an exact figure for your project, use the Cost Calculator or read the full In-Ground Pool Installation guide.