Inground pool cost in Idaho Falls, ID
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (450 sq ft)
- $35,700 – $111,500
- Per sq ft
- $79 – $247
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −1%
- US $74,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #144
- 1 = most expensive
Idaho Falls homeowners pay roughly $35,700 to $111,500 to install an inground pool at 450 sq ft, or $79 to $247 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Idaho Falls is almost level. Building materials run about 4% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 96.2).
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Estimated cost for 450 sq ft in Idaho Falls, ID, standard level
$58,400 to $88,700
About $129 to $197 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 53% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $27,100 | $41,300 |
| Labor | $31,200 | $47,200 |
| Permits and fees | $150 | $230 |
| Total | $58,400 | $88,700 |
Cost breakdown for 450 sq ft in Idaho Falls, ID
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,400 | $34,200 | $51,900 | 46% |
| Labor | $19,100 | $39,200 | $59,200 | 53% |
| Permits and fees | $95 | $190 | $280 | 0% |
| Total | $35,700 | $73,600 | $111,500 | 100% |
What is behind the Idaho Falls 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 $22.05 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Idaho Falls is 1.01 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 53% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Idaho Falls metro is 96.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 450 sq ft comes to $34,200, compared with $35,600 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (94.4) and land at $95 to $280.
When to schedule inground pool in Idaho Falls
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Idaho Falls Fanning Fld (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
June through September is the stretch where pouring concrete runs into the fewest weather problems in Idaho Falls (4 of 12 months). January, February, March, April, May, October, 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.
Idaho Falls gets about 10 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are April, May and June (1.6 inches in May). Inside the workable window, July and August are the driest, at 0.5 and 0.6 inches. The station averages about 26 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 | 29 | 12 | 0.7 | Cold |
| Feb | 34 | 16 | 0.6 | Cold |
| Mar | 47 | 25 | 0.8 | Cold |
| Apr | 58 | 31 | 1.0 | Cold |
| May | 67 | 38 | 1.6 | Cold |
| Jun | 76 | 45 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Jul | 87 | 49 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Aug | 86 | 48 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Sep | 75 | 41 | 1.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 59 | 31 | 0.9 | Cold |
| Nov | 43 | 22 | 0.7 | Cold |
| Dec | 30 | 13 | 0.8 | Cold |
Cost by quality level and size in Idaho Falls
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Idaho Falls 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
$35,700 to $66,000
Vinyl-liner pool, small size
Standard
$58,400 to $88,700
Fiberglass pool, standard size
Premium
$81,100 to $111,500
Concrete or gunite, large with custom features
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small pool (400 sq ft) | $31,700 – $58,700 | $51,900 – $78,900 | $72,100 – $99,100 |
| average (512 sq ft) | $40,600 – $75,100 | $66,400 – $101,000 | $92,300 – $127,000 |
| large (800 sq ft) | $63,400 – $117,000 | $103,500 – $157,500 | $144,000 – $198,000 |
Inground pool: what moves the price in Idaho Falls
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.
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 Idaho Falls is 1.01 times the national level.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 40% of the weighting: a median of $22.05 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.83 and $26.56 an hour. About 970 work in the metro. That is 118.5 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 $30.73 an hour, which is 7% above the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $24.14 and $44.52 an hour. BLS counts 470 of them working in the area, 57.4 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 $33.20 an hour, 11% above the US median of $29.87. The middle half of them earn between $25.04 and $33.20 an hour. About 40 work in the metro. That is 4.9 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 $24.72 an hour, which is 19% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $21.23 and $33.40 an hour. BLS counts 260 of them working in the area, 31.8 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 ($26.56 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $3,100. At the 25th percentile ($18.83) it shrinks by about $2,200. The total moves by 4.2% or 3.0%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 81,840 jobs in the Idaho Falls area. That makes it the 233rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $18.83 | $22.05 | $26.56 | $22.66 | 0.97 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 30% | $24.14 | $30.73 | $44.52 | $28.78 | 1.07 | metro |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) | 20% | $25.04 | $33.20 | $33.20 | $29.87 | 1.11 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $21.23 | $24.72 | $33.40 | $30.67 | 0.81 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.01 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Idaho Falls
Because every project leans on different trades, Idaho Falls's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, retaining wall runs +1% and wood deck −7%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,550 – $10,700 | −7% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,000 – $5,400 | −1% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,200 – $3,800 | −5% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,000 – $14,100 | −7% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $600 – $2,100 | +1% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,200 – $13,400 | +1% |
How Idaho Falls compares
Same job, same size (450 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Bozeman is the priciest of the group at $77,600. Logan is the cheapest at $71,900.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Falls, IDthis page | $35,700 – $111,500 | $73,600 | |
| Logan, UT125 miles | $34,900 – $109,000 | $71,900 | −2% |
| Bozeman, MT145 miles | $37,700 – $117,500 | $77,600 | +6% |
| Ogden, UT175 miles | $35,300 – $110,500 | $72,900 | −1% |
| Boise, ID190 miles | $35,400 – $110,500 | $73,100 | −1% |
| Salt Lake City, UT210 miles | $35,700 – $111,500 | $73,500 | level |
| Idaho (statewide) | $35,300 – $110,500 | $72,800 | −1% |
| United States | $36,100 – $113,000 | $74,500 | +1% |
Across 300 US metros, Idaho Falls comes in at #144 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $105,000; the cheapest is McAllen, TX at $62,300 (midpoints, 450 sq ft). Statewide, Idaho Falls is 1% above the Idaho figure.
Other Idaho metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise, ID | 391,790 jobs | $35,400 – $110,500 | $73,100 | −1% |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 72,280 jobs | $36,100 – $113,000 | $74,500 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like Idaho Falls's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Idaho Falls against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Head, SC | 81,920 jobs | $33,300 – $104,000 | $68,700 | −7% |
| Johnson City, TN | 81,690 jobs | $33,000 – $103,000 | $68,000 | −8% |
| Bowling Green, KY | 82,160 jobs | $34,500 – $108,000 | $71,200 | −3% |
| Odessa, TX | 80,910 jobs | $32,800 – $102,500 | $67,700 | −8% |
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Inground pool in Idaho Falls: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an inground pool in Idaho Falls?
For 450 sq ft, expect $35,700 to $111,500 in the Idaho Falls area. A standard-spec job lands at $58,400 to $88,700. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for inground pool in Idaho Falls?
About $79 to $247 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $95 to $280 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $80 to $250.
+Is inground pool cheaper in Idaho Falls or Logan?
Logan is 125 miles away. The midpoint for 450 sq ft there is $71,900, which is 2% less than Idaho Falls ($73,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Idaho Falls?
About 53% at the midpoint, or $39,200 out of $73,600. Materials are 46% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 52%.
+What would average (512 sq ft) cost in Idaho Falls?
$40,600 to $127,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does inground pool need a permit in Idaho Falls?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $95 to $280 for fees in the Idaho Falls area (our national range of $100 to $300 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Idaho Falls expensive for inground pool compared with the rest of Idaho?
Idaho Falls is 1% above the Idaho statewide estimate ($72,800 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Idaho; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in Idaho Falls?
The BLS median is $22.05 an hour in the Idaho Falls area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.83 to $26.56.
+What do basic and premium inground pool work cost in Idaho Falls?
For 450 sq ft, basic work runs $35,700 to $66,000 and premium work $81,100 to $111,500. 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 Idaho Falls?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are June through September. 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 Idaho Falls
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.