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Louisiana pool estimate

Inground Pool Cost in Louisiana (2026)

Building an inground pool in Louisiana runs roughly 5% below the national average on labor and materials, which we apply to the pool shell. With about a 12-month swim season and residential power around 13¢/kWh, per U.S. EIA data through April 2026, where you live shapes both the build price and what it costs to run.

A typical 400 sq ft gunite pool in Louisiana

20 ft × 20 ft, 5 ft average depth, standard (flat) excavation, no add-ons — a clean baseline before you customize.

Estimated all-in cost
$41k – $55k
Footprint
400 sq ft
Base shell
$47,800
Equipment + finish + dig
Midpoint
$47,800
Local labor
95%
vs. national baseline (100%)
  • Estimate for pre-qualification, not a quote; price varies by contractor, location, and season.

Last updated June 30, 2026

Gunite vs. fiberglass vs. vinyl in Louisiana

Same 400 sq ft pool, priced three ways with Louisiana's labor rates.

Gunite (concrete)
$41k – $55k
Fiberglass
$38k – $52k
Vinyl liner
$28k – $38k

Estimate your pool in Louisiana

Tell us about your pool

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Estimated total cost
$52,965–$71,658
Build: 8-12 weeks
Low $53kMost likely ~$62,312High $72k
WHERE THE MONEY GOES · at ~$62,312
Shell & construction
$54,184
Excavation
$8,128
Then budget $1,600–$2,400/yr to run it.Upkeep costs →
iEstimate for pre-qualification, not a quote; price varies by contractor, location, and season.

Data: U.S. EIA · OpenEI URDB · Google Solar · NREL PVWatts · DSIRE · IRS · ENERGY STAR · industry surveys — see all sources

Already have a pool? Running costs in Louisiana hinge on the same local power price — see monthly maintenance and heating costs. Or head back to the national pool cost calculator.