Inground pool cost in New Jersey
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (450 sq ft)
- $44,200 – $138,000
- Per sq ft
- $98 – $306
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +22%
- US $74,500
- Metros covered
- 3
What does it cost to install an inground pool in New Jersey? Plan on $44,200 to $138,000 for 450 sq ft. Wages (1.36x the US blend), materials (price index 107.1) and permit costs (108.8) put the state above the national midpoint by 22%.
Inside New Jersey, the metros we cover range from $82,100 (Atlantic City) to $92,300 (Vineland) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 450 sq ft in New Jersey (statewide), standard level
$72,300 to $110,000
About $160 to $243 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 58% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $30,200 | $46,000 |
| Labor | $42,000 | $63,600 |
| Permits and fees | $170 | $260 |
| Total | $72,300 | $110,000 |
Cost breakdown for 450 sq ft in New Jersey
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $18,300 | $38,100 | $57,800 | 42% |
| Labor | $25,800 | $52,800 | $79,800 | 58% |
| Permits and fees | $110 | $220 | $330 | 0% |
| Total | $44,200 | $91,100 | $138,000 | 100% |
Inground pool cost by metro in New Jersey
1 of the 3 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $91,100, and the top-to-bottom gap is 12%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vineland, NJ | $44,800 – $140,000 | $92,300 | +1% |
| Trenton, NJ | $42,300 – $132,000 | $87,100 | −4% |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $39,800 – $124,500 | $82,100 | −10% |
Other New Jersey jobs that often go with inground pool
Each project weights the trades differently, so New Jersey's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, French drain is +27% and wood deck +9%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $4,350 – $12,900 | +14% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,550 – $6,500 | +19% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,400 – $4,600 | +14% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $8,250 – $16,500 | +9% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $760 – $2,650 | +27% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $8,650 – $15,700 | +19% |
Basic, standard or premium: New Jersey 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
$44,200 to $81,700
Vinyl-liner pool, small size
Standard
$72,300 to $110,000
Fiberglass pool, standard size
Premium
$100,500 to $138,000
Concrete or gunite, large with custom features
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small pool (400 sq ft) | $39,300 – $72,600 | $64,300 – $97,600 | $89,300 – $122,500 |
| average (512 sq ft) | $50,300 – $92,900 | $82,200 – $125,000 | $114,000 – $157,000 |
| large (800 sq ft) | $78,500 – $145,000 | $128,500 – $195,000 | $178,500 – $245,000 |
New Jersey seasons and inground pool
Weather decides when pouring concrete can happen, and New Jersey 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.
Atlantic City has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in New Jersey at 8 months (April through November); Vineland has the shortest at 7 (April through October). Rainfall runs from 43 inches a year in Vineland to 46 inches in Trenton.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton | 24 | 86 | 46 | 7: April through October |
| Atlantic City | 30 | 80 | 44 | 8: April through November |
| Vineland | 24 | 86 | 43 | 7: April through October |
New Jersey against its neighbors
New Jersey ranks 3 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. New Jersey sits at $91,100. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | 60 miles away | $35,300 – $110,500 | $72,800 | −20% |
| New York | 100 miles away | $42,500 – $133,000 | $87,600 | −4% |
| Pennsylvania | 100 miles away | $37,000 – $115,500 | $76,300 | −16% |
| Maryland | 110 miles away | $36,500 – $114,000 | $75,300 | −17% |
| Connecticut | 150 miles away | $40,000 – $125,000 | $82,400 | −10% |
Why two New Jersey 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.
New Jersey labor market for inground pool
New Jersey'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 1.36 times the national level.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 40%) the local median is $30.80 an hour, which is 36% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.46 and $45.44 an hour. BLS counts 23,590 of them working in the state, 55.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073), 30% of the weighting: a median of $43.11 an hour, 50% above the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $30.82 and $60.74 an hour. About 5,980 work in the state. That is 14.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021, weighted 20%) the local median is $37.03 an hour, which is 24% above the national $29.87. The middle half of them earn between $29.59 and $49.85 an hour. BLS counts 520 of them working in the state, 1.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 3.4), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 10% of the weighting: a median of $37.61 an hour, 23% above the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $29.72 and $51.36 an hour. About 8,750 work in the state. That is 20.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for construction laborers ($45.44 an hour) would add about $10,000 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($22.46) would take off about $5,700. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 4,285,720 jobs across New Jersey (May 2025), which is 2.8% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $22.46 | $30.80 | $45.44 | $22.66 | 1.36 | state |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 30% | $30.82 | $43.11 | $60.74 | $28.78 | 1.50 | state |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) | 20% | $29.59 | $37.03 | $49.85 | $29.87 | 1.24 | state |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $29.72 | $37.61 | $51.36 | $30.67 | 1.23 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.36 | |||||
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Inground pool in New Jersey: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an inground pool in New Jersey?
$44,200 to $138,000 for 450 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside New Jersey can sit above or below that.
+Which city in New Jersey is cheapest for inground pool?
Atlantic City at about $82,100 (midpoint, 450 sq ft). The priciest is Vineland at $92,300.
+Is inground pool cheaper in New Jersey than the US average?
It is 22% more expensive: $91,100 against $74,500 for 450 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in New Jersey?
About 58% ($52,800). Materials are 42%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.36x the national wage level.
+What do construction laborers earn in New Jersey?
The BLS statewide median is $30.80 an hour, against $22.66 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.46 to $45.44.
+Where does New Jersey rank for inground pool costs?
3rd most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $91,100 for 450 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium inground pool work cost in New Jersey?
For 450 sq ft, basic work runs $44,200 to $81,700 and premium work $100,500 to $138,000. Basic means: vinyl-liner pool, small size. Premium means: concrete or gunite, large with custom features.
+Does the season matter for inground pool in New Jersey?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the New Jersey metros we cover, Atlantic City has the most comfortable months (8 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 New Jersey
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.