Inground pool cost in Vineland, NJ
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (450 sq ft)
- $44,800 – $140,000
- Per sq ft
- $99.50 – $310
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +24%
- US $74,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #8
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install an inground pool in Vineland, plan on $44,800 to $140,000 for 450 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $99.50 to $310 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 24% higher than the national one. Construction laborers earn a median of $40.23 an hour in the Vineland area, 78% above the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 450 sq ft in Vineland, NJ, standard level
$73,300 to $111,500
About $163 to $247 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 61% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $28,100 | $42,800 |
| Labor | $45,000 | $68,200 |
| Permits and fees | $150 | $230 |
| Total | $73,300 | $111,500 |
Cost breakdown for 450 sq ft in Vineland, NJ
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $17,100 | $35,500 | $53,900 | 38% |
| Labor | $27,700 | $56,600 | $85,600 | 61% |
| Permits and fees | $95 | $190 | $290 | 0% |
| Total | $44,800 | $92,300 | $140,000 | 100% |
What is behind the Vineland number
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, Vineland wages are 1.46 times the national level. Labor makes up about 61% of the midpoint estimate (52% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Vineland metro is 99.8 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 450 sq ft comes to $35,500, compared with $35,600 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (96.0) and land at $95 to $290.
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 Vineland. The wage table below marks each row.
Climate in Vineland: timing your inground pool job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Millville Muni Ap (10 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
April through October is the stretch where pouring concrete runs into the fewest weather problems in Vineland (7 of 12 months). January, February, March, 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.
Vineland gets about 43 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are March, July and August (4.6 inches in August). Inside the workable window, May and September are the driest, at 3.1 and 3.1 inches. The station averages about 22 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 | 42 | 24 | 3.1 | Cold |
| Feb | 45 | 25 | 2.6 | Cold |
| Mar | 52 | 31 | 4.1 | Cold |
| Apr | 64 | 41 | 3.5 | Workable |
| May | 73 | 50 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Jun | 82 | 60 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 86 | 66 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Aug | 84 | 64 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Sep | 78 | 57 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 67 | 45 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 56 | 35 | 3.2 | Cold |
| Dec | 47 | 28 | 4.0 | Cold |
Specs and site conditions that change a Vineland bid
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.
Vineland labor market for inground pool
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 Vineland is 1.46 times the national level.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 40% of the weighting: a median of $40.23 an hour, 78% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $23.01 and $46.68 an hour. About 440 work in the metro. That is 70.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073, weighted 30%) the local median is $36.89 an hour, which is 28% above the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $28.24 and $58.94 an hour. BLS counts 180 of them working in the area, 28.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.7), so the local bench is about average.
Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) carry 20% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Vineland 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.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 10%) the local median is $37.05 an hour, which is 21% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $28.84 and $55.52 an hour. BLS counts 270 of them working in the area, 43.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the construction laborers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($46.68 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $4,400. At the 25th percentile ($23.01) it shrinks by about $11,800. The total moves by 4.8% or 12.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 62,300 jobs in the Vineland area. That makes it the 279th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.04% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $23.01 | $40.23 | $46.68 | $22.66 | 1.78 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 30% | $28.24 | $36.89 | $58.94 | $28.78 | 1.28 | 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% | $28.84 | $37.05 | $55.52 | $30.67 | 1.21 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.46 | |||||
Vineland against nearby metros and the rest of New Jersey
Same job, same size (450 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Vineland is the priciest of the group. Dover is the cheapest at $70,800.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vineland, NJthis page | $44,800 – $140,000 | $92,300 | |
| Atlantic City, NJ20 miles | $39,800 – $124,500 | $82,100 | −11% |
| Dover, DE25 miles | $34,300 – $107,500 | $70,800 | −23% |
| Philadelphia, PA40 miles | $38,700 – $120,500 | $79,700 | −14% |
| Trenton, NJ70 miles | $42,300 – $132,000 | $87,100 | −6% |
| Baltimore, MD75 miles | $36,200 – $113,000 | $74,700 | −19% |
| New Jersey (statewide) | $44,200 – $138,000 | $91,100 | −1% |
| United States | $36,100 – $113,000 | $74,500 | −19% |
Across 300 US metros, Vineland comes in at #8 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $105,000; the cheapest is McAllen, TX at $62,300 (midpoints, 450 sq ft). Statewide, Vineland is 1% above the New Jersey figure.
Other New Jersey metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton, NJ | 240,190 jobs | $42,300 – $132,000 | $87,100 | −6% |
| Atlantic City, NJ | 168,700 jobs | $39,800 – $124,500 | $82,100 | −11% |
Cities with a workforce like Vineland's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Vineland against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muskegon, MI | 62,340 jobs | $35,400 – $110,500 | $73,000 | −21% |
| Hattiesburg, MS | 62,230 jobs | $31,200 – $97,500 | $64,300 | −30% |
| Terre Haute, IN | 65,120 jobs | $36,500 – $114,000 | $75,200 | −19% |
| Pueblo, CO | 61,780 jobs | $35,500 – $111,000 | $73,200 | −21% |
Planning more than one job in Vineland?
Because every project leans on different trades, Vineland's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, French drain runs +31% and wood deck +8%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $4,450 – $13,000 | +15% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,800 – $6,900 | +27% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,400 – $4,650 | +15% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $8,200 – $16,400 | +8% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $780 – $2,750 | +31% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $8,750 – $15,500 | +19% |
Vineland: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Vineland 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
$44,800 to $82,800
Vinyl-liner pool, small size
Standard
$73,300 to $111,500
Fiberglass pool, standard size
Premium
$102,000 to $140,000
Concrete or gunite, large with custom features
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small pool (400 sq ft) | $39,800 – $73,600 | $65,200 – $99,000 | $90,500 – $124,500 |
| average (512 sq ft) | $51,000 – $94,200 | $83,400 – $126,500 | $116,000 – $159,000 |
| large (800 sq ft) | $79,600 – $147,000 | $130,000 – $197,500 | $181,000 – $248,500 |
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Inground pool in Vineland: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an inground pool in Vineland?
For 450 sq ft, expect $44,800 to $140,000 in the Vineland area. A standard-spec job lands at $73,300 to $111,500. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for inground pool in Vineland?
About $99.50 to $310 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $95 to $290 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $80 to $250.
+Is inground pool cheaper in Vineland or Atlantic City?
Atlantic City is 20 miles away. The midpoint for 450 sq ft there is $82,100, which is 11% less than Vineland ($92,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Vineland?
About 61% at the midpoint, or $56,600 out of $92,300. Materials are 38% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 52%.
+What would average (512 sq ft) cost in Vineland?
$51,000 to $159,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does inground pool need a permit in Vineland?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $95 to $290 for fees in the Vineland area (our national range of $100 to $300 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Vineland expensive for inground pool compared with the rest of New Jersey?
Vineland is 1% above 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 Vineland?
The BLS median is $40.23 an hour in the Vineland area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.01 to $46.68.
+What do basic and premium inground pool work cost in Vineland?
For 450 sq ft, basic work runs $44,800 to $82,800 and premium work $102,000 to $140,000. 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 Vineland?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through October. May and September 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 Vineland
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.