Inground pool cost in Nevada
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (450 sq ft)
- $36,700 – $114,500
- Per sq ft
- $81.50 – $254
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +2%
- US $74,500
- Metros covered
- 2
Across Nevada, an inground pool costs about $36,700 to $114,500 for 450 sq ft. Statewide, that midpoint is 2% above the US figure of $74,500. Construction laborers earn a median $23.55 an hour in Nevada (US: $22.66).
Inside Nevada, the metros we cover range from $73,200 (Las Vegas) to $77,700 (Reno) at the midpoint.
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Estimated cost for 450 sq ft in Nevada (statewide), standard level
$60,100 to $91,200
About $133 to $202 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 54% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $27,100 | $41,300 |
| Labor | $32,800 | $49,700 |
| Permits and fees | $160 | $240 |
| Total | $60,100 | $91,200 |
Cost breakdown for 450 sq ft in Nevada
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,500 | $34,200 | $52,000 | 45% |
| Labor | $20,100 | $41,200 | $62,300 | 54% |
| Permits and fees | $100 | $200 | $300 | 0% |
| Total | $36,700 | $75,700 | $114,500 | 100% |
Why two Nevada 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.
Basic, standard or premium: Nevada 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
$36,700 to $67,900
Vinyl-liner pool, small size
Standard
$60,100 to $91,200
Fiberglass pool, standard size
Premium
$83,400 to $114,500
Concrete or gunite, large with custom features
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small pool (400 sq ft) | $32,600 – $60,300 | $53,400 – $81,100 | $74,200 – $102,000 |
| average (512 sq ft) | $41,700 – $77,200 | $68,300 – $104,000 | $94,900 – $130,500 |
| large (800 sq ft) | $65,200 – $120,500 | $106,500 – $162,000 | $148,000 – $203,500 |
If you are planning more than one job in Nevada
Each project weights the trades differently, so Nevada's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, French drain is +5% and aluminum fence −3%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,650 – $11,000 | −3% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,950 – $5,400 | −1% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,100 | +2% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,500 – $15,000 | −1% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $630 – $2,200 | +5% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,100 – $13,400 | level |
How Nevada compares with nearby states
Nevada ranks 21 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. Nevada sits at $75,700. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 210 miles away | $42,500 – $133,000 | $87,700 | +16% |
| Utah | 290 miles away | $35,300 – $110,500 | $72,800 | −4% |
| Arizona | 340 miles away | $35,100 – $109,500 | $72,300 | −4% |
| Idaho | 460 miles away | $35,300 – $110,500 | $72,800 | −4% |
| New Mexico | 550 miles away | $32,200 – $100,500 | $66,400 | −12% |
Nevada seasons and inground pool
Weather decides when pouring concrete can happen, and Nevada 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.
Las Vegas has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Nevada at 6 months (February through May and October through November); Reno has the shortest at 3 (May through June and September). Rainfall runs from 4 inches a year in Las Vegas to 7 inches in Reno.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | 39 | 104 | 4 | 6: February through May and October through November |
| Reno | 26 | 94 | 7 | 3: May through June and September |
Nevada metro-by-metro prices
1 of the 2 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $75,700, and the top-to-bottom gap is 6%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reno, NV | $37,700 – $117,500 | $77,700 | +3% |
| Las Vegas, NV | $35,500 – $111,000 | $73,200 | −3% |
What construction laborers and the other trades earn in Nevada
Nevada'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 1.07 times the national level.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 40%) the local median is $23.55 an hour, which is 4% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $20.22 and $31.12 an hour. BLS counts 11,890 of them working in the state, 76.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073), 30% of the weighting: a median of $34.33 an hour, 19% above the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $29.19 and $43.29 an hour. About 5,410 work in the state. That is 34.9 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 $29.17 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.87. The middle half of them earn between $24.18 and $30.78 an hour. BLS counts 810 of them working in the state, 5.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 3.4), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 10% of the weighting: a median of $29.62 an hour, 3% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $23.34 and $43.05 an hour. About 5,370 work in the state. That is 34.6 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 ($31.12 an hour) would add about $5,150 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($20.22) would take off about $2,250. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 1,551,540 jobs across Nevada (May 2025), which is 1.0% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $20.22 | $23.55 | $31.12 | $22.66 | 1.04 | state |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 30% | $29.19 | $34.33 | $43.29 | $28.78 | 1.19 | state |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) | 20% | $24.18 | $29.17 | $30.78 | $29.87 | 0.98 | state |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $23.34 | $29.62 | $43.05 | $30.67 | 0.97 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.07 | |||||
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Inground pool in Nevada: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an inground pool in Nevada?
$36,700 to $114,500 for 450 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Nevada can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Nevada is cheapest for inground pool?
Las Vegas at about $73,200 (midpoint, 450 sq ft). The priciest is Reno at $77,700.
+Is inground pool cheaper in Nevada than the US average?
It is 2% more expensive: $75,700 against $74,500 for 450 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Nevada?
About 54% ($41,200). Materials are 45%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.07x the national wage level.
+What do construction laborers earn in Nevada?
The BLS statewide median is $23.55 an hour, against $22.66 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.22 to $31.12.
+Where does Nevada rank for inground pool costs?
21st most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $75,700 for 450 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium inground pool work cost in Nevada?
For 450 sq ft, basic work runs $36,700 to $67,900 and premium work $83,400 to $114,500. Basic means: vinyl-liner pool, small size. Premium means: concrete or gunite, large with custom features.
+Does the season matter for inground pool in Nevada?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Nevada metros we cover, Las Vegas has the most comfortable months (6 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 Nevada
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.