Inground pool cost in Greeley, CO
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (450 sq ft)
- $35,300 – $110,000
- Per sq ft
- $78 – $244
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −2%
- US $74,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #158
- 1 = most expensive
Greeley homeowners pay roughly $35,300 to $110,000 to install an inground pool at 450 sq ft, or $78 to $244 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Greeley is almost level. Building materials run about 4% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 96.1).
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Estimated cost for 450 sq ft in Greeley, CO, standard level
$57,700 to $87,700
About $128 to $194 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 53% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $27,100 | $41,200 |
| Labor | $30,500 | $46,200 |
| Permits and fees | $160 | $240 |
| Total | $57,700 | $87,700 |
Cost breakdown for 450 sq ft in Greeley, CO
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,400 | $34,100 | $51,900 | 47% |
| Labor | $18,700 | $38,400 | $58,000 | 53% |
| Permits and fees | $100 | $200 | $300 | 0% |
| Total | $35,300 | $72,700 | $110,000 | 100% |
Where the Greeley price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on construction laborers, who do 40% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $22.19 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Greeley is 0.99 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 53% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Greeley metro is 96.1 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 450 sq ft comes to $34,100, compared with $35,600 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (100.2) and land at $100 to $300.
What nearby projects cost in Greeley
Because every project leans on different trades, Greeley's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, paver patio runs level and aluminum fence −5%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,600 – $10,900 | −5% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,000 – $5,450 | level |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,200 – $3,950 | −1% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,250 – $14,600 | −4% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $600 – $2,100 | −1% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,950 – $13,200 | −2% |
Greeley: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Greeley 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
$35,300 to $65,200
Vinyl-liner pool, small size
Standard
$57,700 to $87,700
Fiberglass pool, standard size
Premium
$80,200 to $110,000
Concrete or gunite, large with custom features
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small pool (400 sq ft) | $31,400 – $58,000 | $51,400 – $78,000 | $71,300 – $98,000 |
| average (512 sq ft) | $40,100 – $74,200 | $65,700 – $99,800 | $91,200 – $125,500 |
| large (800 sq ft) | $62,600 – $116,000 | $102,500 – $156,000 | $142,500 – $195,500 |
Greeley against nearby metros and the rest of Colorado
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Greeley. Cheyenne is the lowest at about $71,700 (midpoint, 450 sq ft), 55 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greeley, COthis page | $35,300 – $110,000 | $72,700 | |
| Cheyenne, WY55 miles | $34,800 – $108,500 | $71,700 | −1% |
| Fort Collins, CO60 miles | $36,200 – $113,000 | $74,500 | +2% |
| Boulder, CO60 miles | $36,800 – $115,000 | $76,000 | +4% |
| Denver, CO80 miles | $37,700 – $118,000 | $77,800 | +7% |
| Colorado Springs, CO120 miles | $35,600 – $111,000 | $73,400 | +1% |
| Colorado (statewide) | $36,400 – $114,000 | $75,100 | +3% |
| United States | $36,100 – $113,000 | $74,500 | +2% |
Across 300 US metros, Greeley comes in at #158 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $105,000; the cheapest is McAllen, TX at $62,300 (midpoints, 450 sq ft). Statewide, Greeley is 3% below the Colorado figure.
Other Colorado metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO | 1,609,350 jobs | $37,700 – $118,000 | $77,800 | +7% |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 316,060 jobs | $35,600 – $111,000 | $73,400 | +1% |
| Boulder, CO | 192,390 jobs | $36,800 – $115,000 | $76,000 | +4% |
| Fort Collins, CO | 169,430 jobs | $36,200 – $113,000 | $74,500 | +2% |
| Grand Junction, CO | 67,170 jobs | $35,000 – $109,000 | $72,100 | −1% |
| Pueblo, CO | 61,780 jobs | $35,500 – $111,000 | $73,200 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like Greeley's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Greeley against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $34,400 – $107,500 | $70,900 | −3% |
| Utica, NY | 118,390 jobs | $38,300 – $119,500 | $79,000 | +9% |
| Burlington, VT | 120,150 jobs | $36,200 – $113,000 | $74,600 | +3% |
| Longview, TX | 118,060 jobs | $31,800 – $99,400 | $65,600 | −10% |
When to schedule inground pool in Greeley
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Greeley Unc (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
May through June and August through September are the stretches where pouring concrete runs into the fewest weather problems in Greeley (4 of 12 months). January, February, March, April, October, November and December have an average overnight low of 40°F or below; July has an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
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.
Heat matters for concrete as well. With average highs of 90°F or more in July, crews often start early, wet the base and plan for faster set times.
Greeley gets about 15 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 35 inches of snow. The wettest months are April, May and June (2.6 inches in May). Inside the workable window, August and September are the driest, at 1.6 and 1.1 inches. The station averages about 58 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 | 44 | 18 | 0.5 | Cold |
| Feb | 48 | 20 | 0.5 | Cold |
| Mar | 59 | 28 | 0.9 | Cold |
| Apr | 66 | 35 | 1.8 | Cold |
| May | 75 | 45 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 86 | 54 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Jul | 92 | 59 | 1.6 | Hot |
| Aug | 89 | 57 | 1.6 | Workable |
| Sep | 82 | 49 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 68 | 37 | 1.1 | Cold |
| Nov | 54 | 26 | 0.7 | Cold |
| Dec | 43 | 18 | 0.6 | Cold |
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Greeley is 0.99 times the national level.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 40% of the weighting: a median of $22.19 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $19.97 and $26.19 an hour. About 1,430 work in the metro. That is 119.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073, weighted 30%) the local median is $29.18 an hour, which is in line with the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $26.54 and $30.26 an hour. BLS counts 1,550 of them working in the area, 129.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021), 20% of the weighting: a median of $30.32 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.87. The middle half of them earn between $21.82 and $34.49 an hour. About 60 work in the metro. That is 5.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 3.4 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 10%) the local median is $28.53 an hour, which is 7% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $23.72 and $34.81 an hour. BLS counts 520 of them working in the area, 43.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the construction laborers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($26.19 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $2,750. At the 25th percentile ($19.97) it shrinks by about $1,500. The total moves by 3.8% or 2.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 119,540 jobs in the Greeley area. That makes it the 184th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.08% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $19.97 | $22.19 | $26.19 | $22.66 | 0.98 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 30% | $26.54 | $29.18 | $30.26 | $28.78 | 1.01 | metro |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) | 20% | $21.82 | $30.32 | $34.49 | $29.87 | 1.02 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $23.72 | $28.53 | $34.81 | $30.67 | 0.93 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.99 | |||||
Inground pool: what moves the price in Greeley
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 Greeley: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an inground pool in Greeley?
For 450 sq ft, expect $35,300 to $110,000 in the Greeley area. A standard-spec job lands at $57,700 to $87,700. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for inground pool in Greeley?
About $78 to $244 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $100 to $300 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $80 to $250.
+Is inground pool cheaper in Greeley or Cheyenne?
Cheyenne is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 450 sq ft there is $71,700, which is 1% less than Greeley ($72,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Greeley?
About 53% at the midpoint, or $38,400 out of $72,700. Materials are 47% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 52%.
+What would average (512 sq ft) cost in Greeley?
$40,100 to $125,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does inground pool need a permit in Greeley?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $100 to $300 for fees in the Greeley area (our national range of $100 to $300 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Greeley expensive for inground pool compared with the rest of Colorado?
Greeley is 3% below the Colorado statewide estimate ($75,100 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in Colorado; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in Greeley?
The BLS median is $22.19 an hour in the Greeley area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.97 to $26.19.
+What do basic and premium inground pool work cost in Greeley?
For 450 sq ft, basic work runs $35,300 to $65,200 and premium work $80,200 to $110,000. 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 Greeley?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are May through June and August through September. August and September 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 Greeley
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.