Inground pool cost in Oxnard, CA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (450 sq ft)
- $41,200 – $128,500
- Per sq ft
- $91.50 – $285
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +14%
- US $74,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #39
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for an inground pool in the Oxnard area: $41,200 to $128,500 for 450 sq ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 14% higher than the US figure. Construction laborers earn a median of $28.34 an hour in the Oxnard area, 25% above the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 450 sq ft in Oxnard, CA, standard level
$67,400 to $102,500
About $149 to $227 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 56% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $29,600 | $45,100 |
| Labor | $37,600 | $56,900 |
| Permits and fees | $180 | $270 |
| Total | $67,400 | $102,500 |
Cost breakdown for 450 sq ft in Oxnard, CA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $18,000 | $37,400 | $56,800 | 44% |
| Labor | $23,100 | $47,300 | $71,500 | 56% |
| Permits and fees | $110 | $220 | $330 | 0% |
| Total | $41,200 | $84,900 | $128,500 | 100% |
What is behind the Oxnard number
Labor is 56% of the midpoint bill here, against 52% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is construction laborers (40%), operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (30%), brickmasons and blockmasons (20%), plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (10%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Oxnard the blended ratio comes out at 1.22.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Oxnard is at 105.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $35,600 nationally becomes $37,400 here (midpoint, 450 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 110.5: $110 to $330.
Specs and site conditions that change a Oxnard 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.
Cost by quality level and size in Oxnard
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Oxnard. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from small pool (400 sq ft) to large (800 sq ft).
Basic
$41,200 to $76,100
Vinyl-liner pool, small size
Standard
$67,400 to $102,500
Fiberglass pool, standard size
Premium
$93,600 to $128,500
Concrete or gunite, large with custom features
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small pool (400 sq ft) | $36,600 – $67,700 | $59,900 – $91,000 | $83,200 – $114,500 |
| average (512 sq ft) | $46,800 – $86,600 | $76,700 – $116,500 | $106,500 – $146,000 |
| large (800 sq ft) | $73,100 – $135,000 | $119,500 – $182,000 | $166,000 – $228,500 |
How Oxnard compares
Same job, same size (450 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Los Angeles is the priciest of the group at $87,700. Visalia is the cheapest at $77,300.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxnard, CAthis page | $41,200 – $128,500 | $84,900 | |
| Santa Maria, CA55 miles | $40,500 – $126,500 | $83,500 | −2% |
| Los Angeles, CA55 miles | $42,500 – $133,000 | $87,700 | +3% |
| Bakersfield, CA70 miles | $40,600 – $127,000 | $83,700 | −1% |
| San Luis Obispo, CA105 miles | $41,300 – $129,000 | $85,200 | level |
| Visalia, CA130 miles | $37,500 – $117,000 | $77,300 | −9% |
| California (statewide) | $42,500 – $133,000 | $87,700 | +3% |
| United States | $36,100 – $113,000 | $74,500 | −12% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Oxnard ranks #39 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Oxnard is 3% below the California figure.
Elsewhere in California
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 6,271,560 jobs | $42,500 – $133,000 | $87,700 | +3% |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $49,100 – $153,000 | $101,000 | +19% |
| Riverside, CA | 1,716,760 jobs | $40,200 – $125,500 | $82,900 | −2% |
| San Diego, CA | 1,538,060 jobs | $41,700 – $130,000 | $85,900 | +1% |
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $48,700 – $151,500 | $100,000 | +18% |
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $42,900 – $134,000 | $88,400 | +4% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Oxnard against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg, PA | 335,010 jobs | $37,400 – $117,000 | $77,200 | −9% |
| Akron, OH | 319,560 jobs | $37,800 – $118,000 | $77,900 | −8% |
| Bakersfield, CA | 338,230 jobs | $40,600 – $127,000 | $83,700 | −1% |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 316,060 jobs | $35,600 – $111,000 | $73,400 | −14% |
Related projects, priced for Oxnard
Jobs that often go together with inground pool are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Oxnard wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, French drain comes out highest (+18%) and aluminum fence lowest (+10%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $4,200 – $12,500 | +10% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,350 – $6,100 | +12% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,400 – $4,550 | +13% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $8,550 – $17,100 | +13% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $710 – $2,450 | +18% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,900 – $14,800 | +11% |
The best months for inground pool in Oxnard
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Oxnard Ventura Co Ap (in the city). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
Weather is not a serious constraint for pouring concrete in Oxnard: no month in the averages is cold enough (an average overnight low of 40°F or below) or hot enough (an average daytime high of 90°F or more) to rule it out, so the workable window is all year.
Oxnard gets about 13 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, February and March (3.3 inches in February). The station averages about 2 days a year at 90°F or above.
We do not adjust the estimate by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. It is still worth asking contractors whether an off-peak start date changes their bid.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 66 | 46 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Feb | 65 | 48 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Mar | 66 | 49 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 67 | 51 | 0.7 | Workable |
| May | 68 | 54 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 70 | 58 | 0.1 | Workable |
| Jul | 73 | 61 | 0.0 | Workable |
| Aug | 74 | 61 | 0.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 74 | 60 | 0.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 74 | 55 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 70 | 50 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 66 | 47 | 2.1 | Workable |
Who does the work: Oxnard trade wages
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 4 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Oxnard the blend is 1.22.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 40%) the local median is $28.34 an hour, which is 25% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $23.22 and $36.96 an hour. BLS counts 1,790 of them working in the area, 55.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073), 30% of the weighting: a median of $40.05 an hour, 39% above the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $32.90 and $60.07 an hour. About 780 work in the metro. That is 24.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021, weighted 20%) the local median is $30.77 an hour, which is 3% above the national $29.87. The middle half of them earn between $29.01 and $37.01 an hour. BLS counts 90 of them working in the area, 2.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 3.4), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 10% of the weighting: a median of $29.95 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $26.64 and $39.26 an hour. About 1,230 work in the metro. That is 38.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (construction laborers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $5,900 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $3,500. That is a swing of roughly 4.1% to 6.9% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura has 323,890 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 79th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $23.22 | $28.34 | $36.96 | $22.66 | 1.25 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 30% | $32.90 | $40.05 | $60.07 | $28.78 | 1.39 | metro |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) | 20% | $29.01 | $30.77 | $37.01 | $29.87 | 1.03 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $26.64 | $29.95 | $39.26 | $30.67 | 0.98 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.22 | |||||
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Inground pool in Oxnard: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an inground pool in Oxnard?
For 450 sq ft, expect $41,200 to $128,500 in the Oxnard area. A standard-spec job lands at $67,400 to $102,500. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for inground pool in Oxnard?
About $91.50 to $285 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $110 to $330 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $80 to $250.
+Is inground pool cheaper in Oxnard or Santa Maria?
Santa Maria is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 450 sq ft there is $83,500, which is 2% less than Oxnard ($84,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Oxnard?
About 56% at the midpoint, or $47,300 out of $84,900. Materials are 44% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 52%.
+What would average (512 sq ft) cost in Oxnard?
$46,800 to $146,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does inground pool need a permit in Oxnard?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $110 to $330 for fees in the Oxnard area (our national range of $100 to $300 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Oxnard expensive for inground pool compared with the rest of California?
Oxnard is 3% below the California statewide estimate ($87,700 at the midpoint). We cover 23 metros in California; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in Oxnard?
The BLS median is $28.34 an hour in the Oxnard area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.22 to $36.96.
+What do basic and premium inground pool work cost in Oxnard?
For 450 sq ft, basic work runs $41,200 to $76,100 and premium work $93,600 to $128,500. Basic means: vinyl-liner pool, small size. Premium means: concrete or gunite, large with custom features.
+Is there a bad season to install an inground pool in Oxnard?
Not from a temperature point of view. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals show no month with a freezing-level overnight low or a 90°F-plus average high, so timing is mostly about contractor availability and rain.
Inground pool near Oxnard
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.