Inground pool cost in Vallejo, CA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (450 sq ft)
- $43,400 – $135,500
- Per sq ft
- $96.50 – $301
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +20%
- US $74,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #13
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install an inground pool in Vallejo, plan on $43,400 to $135,500 for 450 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $96.50 to $301 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 20% higher than the national one. Construction laborers earn a median of $30.05 an hour in the Vallejo area, 33% above the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 450 sq ft in Vallejo, CA, standard level
$71,100 to $108,000
About $158 to $239 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 58% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $29,600 | $45,100 |
| Labor | $41,300 | $62,500 |
| Permits and fees | $170 | $260 |
| Total | $71,100 | $108,000 |
Cost breakdown for 450 sq ft in Vallejo, CA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $18,000 | $37,400 | $56,800 | 42% |
| Labor | $25,400 | $51,900 | $78,500 | 58% |
| Permits and fees | $110 | $220 | $330 | 0% |
| Total | $43,400 | $89,500 | $135,500 | 100% |
What is behind the Vallejo number
The wage side of the estimate leans on construction laborers, who do 40% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $30.05 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Vallejo is 1.34 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 58% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Vallejo metro is 105.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 450 sq ft comes to $37,400, compared with $35,600 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (108.5) and land at $110 to $330.
Data note: 20% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Vallejo. The wage table below marks each row.
Cost by quality level and size in Vallejo
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Vallejo wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$43,400 to $80,300
Vinyl-liner pool, small size
Standard
$71,100 to $108,000
Fiberglass pool, standard size
Premium
$98,700 to $135,500
Concrete or gunite, large with custom features
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small pool (400 sq ft) | $38,600 – $71,400 | $63,200 – $96,000 | $87,800 – $120,500 |
| average (512 sq ft) | $49,400 – $91,300 | $80,900 – $123,000 | $112,500 – $154,000 |
| large (800 sq ft) | $77,200 – $142,500 | $126,000 – $191,500 | $175,500 – $241,000 |
Is Vallejo cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Vallejo. Stockton is the lowest at about $84,700 (midpoint, 450 sq ft), 45 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vallejo, CAthis page | $43,400 – $135,500 | $89,500 | |
| Napa, CA25 miles | $42,400 – $132,000 | $87,300 | −2% |
| San Francisco, CA40 miles | $49,100 – $153,000 | $101,000 | +13% |
| Stockton, CA45 miles | $41,100 – $128,500 | $84,700 | −5% |
| Santa Rosa, CA55 miles | $44,200 – $138,000 | $91,000 | +2% |
| Sacramento, CA60 miles | $42,900 – $134,000 | $88,400 | −1% |
| California (statewide) | $42,500 – $133,000 | $87,700 | −2% |
| United States | $36,100 – $113,000 | $74,500 | −17% |
Across 300 US metros, Vallejo comes in at #13 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $105,000; the cheapest is McAllen, TX at $62,300 (midpoints, 450 sq ft). Statewide, Vallejo is 2% above the California figure.
Other California metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 6,271,560 jobs | $42,500 – $133,000 | $87,700 | −2% |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $49,100 – $153,000 | $101,000 | +13% |
| Riverside, CA | 1,716,760 jobs | $40,200 – $125,500 | $82,900 | −7% |
| San Diego, CA | 1,538,060 jobs | $41,700 – $130,000 | $85,900 | −4% |
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $48,700 – $151,500 | $100,000 | +12% |
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $42,900 – $134,000 | $88,400 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Vallejo's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Vallejo against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Beach, SC | 146,260 jobs | $31,500 – $98,400 | $64,900 | −27% |
| Huntington, WV | 140,740 jobs | $33,900 – $106,000 | $69,900 | −22% |
| Fargo, ND | 148,660 jobs | $35,900 – $112,000 | $73,900 | −17% |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 139,260 jobs | $36,600 – $114,500 | $75,500 | −16% |
What nearby projects cost in Vallejo
Because every project leans on different trades, Vallejo's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, French drain runs +26% and aluminum fence +12%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $4,300 – $12,700 | +12% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,450 – $6,350 | +16% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,400 – $4,600 | +14% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $8,650 – $17,400 | +15% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $760 – $2,650 | +26% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $8,350 – $15,300 | +15% |
Vallejo labor market for inground pool
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 4 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Vallejo is 1.34 times the national level.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 40% of the weighting: a median of $30.05 an hour, 33% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $24.06 and $37.35 an hour. About 1,080 work in the metro. That is 74.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073, weighted 30%) the local median is $45.72 an hour, which is 59% above the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $34.44 and $59.84 an hour. BLS counts 630 of them working in the area, 43.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) carry 20% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Vallejo metro, so we used the California statewide median: $33.20 an hour against $29.87 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $28.24 and $38.26 an hour.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 10%) the local median is $34.41 an hour, which is 12% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $29.34 and $43.39 an hour. BLS counts 370 of them working in the area, 25.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is about average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the construction laborers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($37.35 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $5,000. At the 25th percentile ($24.06) it shrinks by about $4,100. The total moves by 5.6% or 4.6%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 144,130 jobs in the Vallejo area. That makes it the 158th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.09% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $24.06 | $30.05 | $37.35 | $22.66 | 1.33 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 30% | $34.44 | $45.72 | $59.84 | $28.78 | 1.59 | metro |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) | 20% | $28.24 | $33.20 | $38.26 | $29.87 | 1.11 | state |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $29.34 | $34.41 | $43.39 | $30.67 | 1.12 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.34 | |||||
Climate in Vallejo: timing your inground pool job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Napa Co Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through October is the stretch where pouring concrete runs into the fewest weather problems in Vallejo (8 of 12 months). January, February, November and December have an average overnight low of 40°F or below.
The 40°F line is a deliberately cautious stand-in. The American Concrete Institute's cold-weather guide (ACI 306R-16) defines cold-weather concreting around an average daily air temperature below 40°F, which is colder than our test of an average overnight low at or below 40°F, so we flag a few extra shoulder months. In cold weather crews may need heated enclosures, insulating blankets or accelerated mixes, and those measures can raise a quote.
Vallejo gets about 20 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, February and December (4.2 inches in January). Inside the workable window, July and August are the driest, at 0.0 and 0.0 inches. The station averages about 16 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57 | 38 | 4.2 | Cold |
| Feb | 61 | 40 | 4.0 | Cold |
| Mar | 64 | 42 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 68 | 44 | 1.3 | Workable |
| May | 73 | 48 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 78 | 52 | 0.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 79 | 55 | 0.0 | Workable |
| Aug | 80 | 54 | 0.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 80 | 51 | 0.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 75 | 46 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 65 | 40 | 2.0 | Cold |
| Dec | 57 | 38 | 3.8 | Cold |
Why two Vallejo 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.
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Inground pool in Vallejo: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an inground pool in Vallejo?
For 450 sq ft, expect $43,400 to $135,500 in the Vallejo area. A standard-spec job lands at $71,100 to $108,000. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for inground pool in Vallejo?
About $96.50 to $301 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 Vallejo or Napa?
Napa is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 450 sq ft there is $87,300, which is 2% less than Vallejo ($89,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Vallejo?
About 58% at the midpoint, or $51,900 out of $89,500. Materials are 42% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 52%.
+What would average (512 sq ft) cost in Vallejo?
$49,400 to $154,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does inground pool need a permit in Vallejo?
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 Vallejo area (our national range of $100 to $300 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Vallejo expensive for inground pool compared with the rest of California?
Vallejo is 2% above 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 Vallejo?
The BLS median is $30.05 an hour in the Vallejo area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.06 to $37.35.
+What do basic and premium inground pool work cost in Vallejo?
For 450 sq ft, basic work runs $43,400 to $80,300 and premium work $98,700 to $135,500. Basic means: vinyl-liner pool, small size. Premium means: concrete or gunite, large with custom features.
+When is the best time to install an inground pool in Vallejo?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through October. July and August are typically the driest of those months. Local contractors' schedules matter as much as the weather, so book early for the busy months.
Inground pool near Vallejo
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.