Inground pool cost in Nebraska
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (450 sq ft)
- $34,800 – $109,000
- Per sq ft
- $77 – $241
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −4%
- US $74,500
- Metros covered
- 2
What does it cost to install an inground pool in Nebraska? Plan on $34,800 to $109,000 for 450 sq ft. Wages (0.99x the US blend), materials (price index 94.1) and permit costs (90.1) put the state below the national midpoint by 4%.
Inside Nebraska, the metros we cover range from $71,400 (Lincoln) to $72,900 (Omaha) at the midpoint.
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Estimated cost for 450 sq ft in Nebraska (statewide), standard level
$57,000 to $86,600
About $126 to $192 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 53% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $26,500 | $40,400 |
| Labor | $30,400 | $46,000 |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $220 |
| Total | $57,000 | $86,600 |
Cost breakdown for 450 sq ft in Nebraska
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,100 | $33,500 | $50,800 | 47% |
| Labor | $18,600 | $38,200 | $57,700 | 53% |
| Permits and fees | $90 | $180 | $270 | 0% |
| Total | $34,800 | $71,800 | $109,000 | 100% |
Which Nebraska city is cheapest for inground pool?
1 of the 2 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $71,800, and the top-to-bottom gap is 2%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE | $35,400 – $110,500 | $72,900 | +2% |
| Lincoln, NE | $34,600 – $108,000 | $71,400 | −1% |
Why two Nebraska 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.
What construction laborers and the other trades earn in Nebraska
Nebraska'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 0.99 times the national level.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 40%) the local median is $22.72 an hour, which is in line with the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $19.38 and $26.71 an hour. BLS counts 8,530 of them working in the state, 83.3 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 $28.06 an hour, in line with the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $23.05 and $30.52 an hour. About 3,180 work in the state. That is 31.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021, weighted 20%) the local median is $29.42 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.87. The middle half of them earn between $26.02 and $31.25 an hour. BLS counts 350 of them working in the state, 3.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 3.4), so the local bench is about average.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 10% of the weighting: a median of $29.31 an hour, 4% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $23.21 and $39.38 an hour. About 4,110 work in the state. That is 40.1 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 ($26.71 an hour) would add about $2,750 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($19.38) would take off about $2,300. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 1,024,370 jobs across Nebraska (May 2025), which is 0.7% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $19.38 | $22.72 | $26.71 | $22.66 | 1.00 | state |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 30% | $23.05 | $28.06 | $30.52 | $28.78 | 0.97 | state |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) | 20% | $26.02 | $29.42 | $31.25 | $29.87 | 0.98 | state |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $23.21 | $29.31 | $39.38 | $30.67 | 0.96 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.99 | |||||
Weather windows across Nebraska
Weather decides when pouring concrete can happen, and Nebraska 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.
Omaha has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Nebraska at 7 months (April through October); Lincoln has the shortest at 6 (May through October). Rainfall runs from 29 inches a year in Lincoln to 32 inches in Omaha.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | 15 | 88 | 32 | 7: April through October |
| Lincoln | 14 | 89 | 29 | 6: May through October |
Basic, standard or premium: Nebraska 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
$34,800 to $64,400
Vinyl-liner pool, small size
Standard
$57,000 to $86,600
Fiberglass pool, standard size
Premium
$79,200 to $109,000
Concrete or gunite, large with custom features
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small pool (400 sq ft) | $31,000 – $57,300 | $50,700 – $77,000 | $70,400 – $96,700 |
| average (512 sq ft) | $39,600 – $73,300 | $64,800 – $98,500 | $90,100 – $123,500 |
| large (800 sq ft) | $61,800 – $114,500 | $101,000 – $154,000 | $140,500 – $193,000 |
If you are planning more than one job in Nebraska
Each project weights the trades differently, so Nebraska's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, paver patio is −3% and wood deck −9%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,550 – $10,700 | −6% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,900 – $5,300 | −3% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,700 | −8% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,850 – $13,700 | −9% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $580 – $2,000 | −4% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,850 – $12,900 | −4% |
How Nebraska compares with nearby states
Nebraska ranks 34 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. Nebraska sits at $71,800. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 190 miles away | $35,700 – $111,500 | $73,600 | +3% |
| South Dakota | 220 miles away | $34,600 – $108,000 | $71,300 | −1% |
| Kansas | 220 miles away | $33,800 – $105,500 | $69,700 | −3% |
| Missouri | 270 miles away | $37,800 – $118,000 | $77,900 | +8% |
| Minnesota | 320 miles away | $43,000 – $134,500 | $88,700 | +23% |
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Inground pool in Nebraska: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an inground pool in Nebraska?
$34,800 to $109,000 for 450 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Nebraska can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Nebraska is cheapest for inground pool?
Lincoln at about $71,400 (midpoint, 450 sq ft). The priciest is Omaha at $72,900.
+Is inground pool cheaper in Nebraska than the US average?
It is 4% cheaper: $71,800 against $74,500 for 450 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Nebraska?
About 53% ($38,200). Materials are 47%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.99x the national wage level.
+What do construction laborers earn in Nebraska?
The BLS statewide median is $22.72 an hour, against $22.66 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.38 to $26.71.
+Where does Nebraska rank for inground pool costs?
34th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $71,800 for 450 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium inground pool work cost in Nebraska?
For 450 sq ft, basic work runs $34,800 to $64,400 and premium work $79,200 to $109,000. Basic means: vinyl-liner pool, small size. Premium means: concrete or gunite, large with custom features.
+Does the season matter for inground pool in Nebraska?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Nebraska metros we cover, Omaha has the most comfortable months (7 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 Nebraska
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.