Inground pool cost in Atlantic City, NJ
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (450 sq ft)
- $39,800 – $124,500
- Per sq ft
- $88.50 – $276
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +10%
- US $74,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #66
- 1 = most expensive
An inground pool in Atlantic City, NJ usually costs $39,800 to $124,500 for 450 sq ft. That works out to about $88.50 to $276 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $7,600 more. Construction laborers earn a median of $26.50 an hour in the Atlantic City area, 17% above the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 450 sq ft in Atlantic City, NJ, standard level
$65,200 to $98,900
About $144 to $219 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 57% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $28,100 | $42,800 |
| Labor | $36,900 | $55,900 |
| Permits and fees | $160 | $240 |
| Total | $65,200 | $98,900 |
Cost breakdown for 450 sq ft in Atlantic City, NJ
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $17,100 | $35,500 | $53,900 | 43% |
| Labor | $22,700 | $46,400 | $70,100 | 57% |
| Permits and fees | $100 | $200 | $300 | 0% |
| Total | $39,800 | $82,100 | $124,500 | 100% |
Why Atlantic City prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 4 trades: construction laborers at 40%, operating engineers and other construction equipment operators at 30%, brickmasons and blockmasons at 20%, plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters at 10%. Weighted together, Atlantic City wages are 1.20 times the national level. Labor makes up about 57% of the midpoint estimate (52% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Atlantic City is at 99.8 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $35,600 nationally becomes $35,500 here (midpoint, 450 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 98.9: $100 to $300.
Data note: 20% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Atlantic City. The wage table below marks each row.
Is Atlantic City cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Atlantic City. Dover is the lowest at about $70,800 (midpoint, 450 sq ft), 45 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City, NJthis page | $39,800 – $124,500 | $82,100 | |
| Vineland, NJ20 miles | $44,800 – $140,000 | $92,300 | +12% |
| Dover, DE45 miles | $34,300 – $107,500 | $70,800 | −14% |
| Philadelphia, PA50 miles | $38,700 – $120,500 | $79,700 | −3% |
| Trenton, NJ70 miles | $42,300 – $132,000 | $87,100 | +6% |
| Lancaster, PA95 miles | $36,600 – $114,500 | $75,500 | −8% |
| New Jersey (statewide) | $44,200 – $138,000 | $91,100 | +11% |
| United States | $36,100 – $113,000 | $74,500 | −9% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Atlantic City ranks #66 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Atlantic City is 10% below the New Jersey figure.
Elsewhere in New Jersey
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton, NJ | 240,190 jobs | $42,300 – $132,000 | $87,100 | +6% |
| Vineland, NJ | 62,300 jobs | $44,800 – $140,000 | $92,300 | +12% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Atlantic City against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Collins, CO | 169,430 jobs | $36,200 – $113,000 | $74,500 | −9% |
| Lubbock, TX | 166,780 jobs | $30,900 – $96,700 | $63,800 | −22% |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | 170,820 jobs | $32,800 – $102,500 | $67,600 | −18% |
| Peoria, IL | 166,020 jobs | $42,400 – $132,000 | $87,300 | +6% |
What nearby projects cost in Atlantic City
Jobs that often go together with inground pool are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Atlantic City wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, French drain comes out highest (+15%) and wood deck lowest (+2%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $4,100 – $12,100 | +7% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,250 – $5,950 | +9% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,300 – $4,300 | +7% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,650 – $15,400 | +2% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $690 – $2,400 | +15% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $8,000 – $14,600 | +10% |
What local crews earn in Atlantic City
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 4 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Atlantic City the blend is 1.20.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 40%) the local median is $26.50 an hour, which is 17% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $20.00 and $35.67 an hour. BLS counts 1,140 of them working in the area, 67.6 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 $36.65 an hour, 27% above the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $29.46 and $59.01 an hour. About 320 work in the metro. That is 19.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) carry 20% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Atlantic City metro, so we used the New Jersey statewide median: $37.03 an hour against $29.87 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $29.59 and $49.85 an hour.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 10% of the weighting: a median of $30.87 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $27.08 and $37.58 an hour. About 530 work in the metro. That is 31.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (construction laborers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $6,250 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $4,450. That is a swing of roughly 5.4% to 7.6% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Atlantic City-Hammonton has 168,700 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 139th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $20.00 | $26.50 | $35.67 | $22.66 | 1.17 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 30% | $29.46 | $36.65 | $59.01 | $28.78 | 1.27 | metro |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) | 20% | $29.59 | $37.03 | $49.85 | $29.87 | 1.24 | state |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $27.08 | $30.87 | $37.58 | $30.67 | 1.01 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.20 | |||||
Cost by quality level and size in Atlantic City
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Atlantic City. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from small pool (400 sq ft) to large (800 sq ft).
Basic
$39,800 to $73,600
Vinyl-liner pool, small size
Standard
$65,200 to $98,900
Fiberglass pool, standard size
Premium
$90,500 to $124,500
Concrete or gunite, large with custom features
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small pool (400 sq ft) | $35,400 – $65,400 | $57,900 – $88,000 | $80,500 – $110,500 |
| average (512 sq ft) | $45,300 – $83,700 | $74,100 – $112,500 | $103,000 – $141,500 |
| large (800 sq ft) | $70,700 – $130,500 | $115,500 – $175,500 | $160,500 – $220,500 |
Inground pool: what moves the price in Atlantic City
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.
Atlantic City weather and the inground pool calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Atlantic City (in the city). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For pouring concrete, the comfortable months in Atlantic City are April through November: 8 of 12. Outside them, January, February, March 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.
Atlantic City gets about 44 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are March, October and December (4.3 inches in March). Inside the workable window, May and June are the driest, at 3.1 and 3.2 inches. The station averages about 6 days a year at 90°F or above.
We do not adjust the estimate by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. It is still worth asking contractors whether an off-peak start date changes their bid.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42 | 30 | 3.1 | Cold |
| Feb | 43 | 31 | 3.3 | Cold |
| Mar | 48 | 37 | 4.3 | Cold |
| Apr | 57 | 46 | 3.4 | Workable |
| May | 66 | 55 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Jun | 75 | 65 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 80 | 71 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Aug | 79 | 70 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Sep | 74 | 65 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Oct | 65 | 54 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 55 | 43 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 47 | 35 | 4.2 | Cold |
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Inground pool in Atlantic City: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an inground pool in Atlantic City?
For 450 sq ft, expect $39,800 to $124,500 in the Atlantic City area. A standard-spec job lands at $65,200 to $98,900. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for inground pool in Atlantic City?
About $88.50 to $276 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 Atlantic City or Vineland?
Vineland is 20 miles away. The midpoint for 450 sq ft there is $92,300, which is 12% more than Atlantic City ($82,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Atlantic City?
About 57% at the midpoint, or $46,400 out of $82,100. Materials are 43% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 52%.
+What would average (512 sq ft) cost in Atlantic City?
$45,300 to $141,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does inground pool need a permit in Atlantic City?
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 Atlantic City area (our national range of $100 to $300 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Atlantic City expensive for inground pool compared with the rest of New Jersey?
Atlantic City is 10% below the New Jersey statewide estimate ($91,100 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in New Jersey; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in Atlantic City?
The BLS median is $26.50 an hour in the Atlantic City area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.00 to $35.67.
+What do basic and premium inground pool work cost in Atlantic City?
For 450 sq ft, basic work runs $39,800 to $73,600 and premium work $90,500 to $124,500. 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 Atlantic City?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through November. May and June 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 Atlantic City
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.