Inground pool cost in Alaska
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (450 sq ft)
- $41,500 – $129,500
- Per sq ft
- $92 – $287
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +15%
- US $74,500
- Metros covered
- 1
Alaska prices for inground pool: $41,500 to $129,500 for 450 sq ft, or $92 to $287 per sq ft without the permit. The state midpoint is 15% above the national one. Local wages for construction laborers are $27.91 an hour.
Alaska has one metro in our dataset, Anchorage, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas.
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Estimated cost for 450 sq ft in Alaska (statewide), standard level
$68,000 to $103,000
About $151 to $229 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 56% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $30,000 | $45,600 |
| Labor | $37,900 | $57,300 |
| Permits and fees | $160 | $250 |
| Total | $68,000 | $103,000 |
Cost breakdown for 450 sq ft in Alaska
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $18,200 | $37,800 | $57,400 | 44% |
| Labor | $23,200 | $47,600 | $71,900 | 56% |
| Permits and fees | $100 | $200 | $310 | 0% |
| Total | $41,500 | $85,600 | $129,500 | 100% |
Alaska labor market for inground pool
Alaska's labor line is priced from 4 trades, each compared with its US median wage. After weighting by each trade's share of the work, the state comes out at 1.23 times the national level.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 40%) the local median is $27.91 an hour, which is 23% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.30 and $33.63 an hour. BLS counts 3,690 of them working in the state, 113.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073), 30% of the weighting: a median of $37.41 an hour, 30% above the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $32.13 and $48.03 an hour. About 3,050 work in the state. That is 93.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) carry 20% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for Alaska, so we used the national median: $29.87 an hour against $29.87 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $24.57 and $38.15 an hour.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 10% of the weighting: a median of $45.15 an hour, 47% above the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $35.40 and $49.44 an hour. About 1,200 work in the state. That is 36.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for construction laborers ($33.63 an hour) would add about $3,900 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($22.30) would take off about $3,850. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 325,570 jobs across Alaska (May 2025), which is 0.2% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $22.30 | $27.91 | $33.63 | $22.66 | 1.23 | state |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 30% | $32.13 | $37.41 | $48.03 | $28.78 | 1.30 | state |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) | 20% | $24.57 | $29.87 | $38.15 | $29.87 | 1.00 | US |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $35.40 | $45.15 | $49.44 | $30.67 | 1.47 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.23 | |||||
Basic, standard or premium: Alaska prices
Bands overlap on purpose, since a good standard job can cost as much as a light premium one. Below are the three bands for the default size, then a grid from small pool (400 sq ft) to large (800 sq ft).
Basic
$41,500 to $76,800
Vinyl-liner pool, small size
Standard
$68,000 to $103,000
Fiberglass pool, standard size
Premium
$94,400 to $129,500
Concrete or gunite, large with custom features
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small pool (400 sq ft) | $36,900 – $68,300 | $60,400 – $91,800 | $83,900 – $115,500 |
| average (512 sq ft) | $47,200 – $87,300 | $77,300 – $117,500 | $107,500 – $147,500 |
| large (800 sq ft) | $73,700 – $136,500 | $120,500 – $183,500 | $167,500 – $230,500 |
Why two Alaska quotes can differ
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.
Alaska seasons and inground pool
Weather decides when pouring concrete can happen, and Alaska is not uniform. The table uses NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals from the weather station nearest each metro we cover, and counts the months that are neither cold nor hot enough to complicate the job.
Anchorage has 3 comfortable months (June through August), with about 23 inches of precipitation a year.
We do not adjust prices by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. Timing is still worth raising when you collect bids.
| Metro | Jan avg low °F | Jul avg high °F | Precip (in/yr) | Comfortable months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage | 6 | 67 | 23 | 3: June through August |
How Alaska compares with nearby states
Alaska ranks 9 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for inground pool, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $102,500 and the cheapest Arkansas at $64,300, both for 450 sq ft at the midpoint. Alaska sits at $85,600. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1500 miles away | $42,400 – $132,500 | $87,400 | +2% |
| Oregon | 1600 miles away | $40,900 – $128,000 | $84,400 | −1% |
| Idaho | 1870 miles away | $35,300 – $110,500 | $72,800 | −15% |
| Montana | 1880 miles away | $36,100 – $113,000 | $74,500 | −13% |
| Utah | 2150 miles away | $35,300 – $110,500 | $72,800 | −15% |
Related projects, priced for Alaska
Each project weights the trades differently, so Alaska's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, concrete patio is +25% and retaining wall +9%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $4,350 – $13,000 | +14% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,350 – $6,100 | +12% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,500 – $5,100 | +25% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $8,550 – $17,100 | +13% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $680 – $2,400 | +14% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,750 – $14,600 | +9% |
Which Alaska city is cheapest for inground pool?
Alaska has one metro in our dataset, Anchorage, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (450 sq ft) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage, AK | $41,300 – $129,000 | $85,100 | −1% |
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Inground pool in Alaska: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an inground pool in Alaska?
$41,500 to $129,500 for 450 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Alaska can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Alaska is cheapest for inground pool?
Anchorage at about $85,100 (midpoint, 450 sq ft).
+Is inground pool cheaper in Alaska than the US average?
It is 15% more expensive: $85,600 against $74,500 for 450 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Alaska?
About 56% ($47,600). Materials are 44%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.23x the national wage level.
+What do construction laborers earn in Alaska?
The BLS statewide median is $27.91 an hour, against $22.66 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.30 to $33.63.
+Where does Alaska rank for inground pool costs?
9th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $85,600 for 450 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium inground pool work cost in Alaska?
For 450 sq ft, basic work runs $41,500 to $76,800 and premium work $94,400 to $129,500. Basic means: vinyl-liner pool, small size. Premium means: concrete or gunite, large with custom features.
+Does the season matter for inground pool in Alaska?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Alaska metros we cover, Anchorage has the most comfortable months (3 of 12) based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Our prices do not change by month, so ask contractors whether they charge more or less in busy and slow seasons.
Inground pool by city in Alaska
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.