Inground pool cost in Oregon
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (450 sq ft)
- $40,900 – $128,000
- Per sq ft
- $90.50 – $283
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +13%
- US $74,500
- Metros covered
- 5
Across Oregon, an inground pool costs about $40,900 to $128,000 for 450 sq ft. Statewide, that midpoint is 13% above the US figure of $74,500. Construction laborers earn a median $24.45 an hour in Oregon (US: $22.66).
Inside Oregon, the metros we cover range from $80,600 (Medford) to $87,100 (Portland) 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 Oregon (statewide), standard level
$67,000 to $101,500
About $148 to $226 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 55% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $29,700 | $45,200 |
| Labor | $37,200 | $56,300 |
| Permits and fees | $170 | $250 |
| Total | $67,000 | $101,500 |
Cost breakdown for 450 sq ft in Oregon
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $18,000 | $37,400 | $56,800 | 44% |
| Labor | $22,800 | $46,700 | $70,600 | 55% |
| Permits and fees | $100 | $210 | $310 | 0% |
| Total | $40,900 | $84,400 | $128,000 | 100% |
Oregon labor market for inground pool
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 4 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 1.21 for Oregon.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 40% of the weighting: a median of $24.45 an hour, 8% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.65 and $29.91 an hour. About 12,620 work in the state. That is 64.2 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 $35.30 an hour, which is 23% above the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $29.42 and $47.04 an hour. BLS counts 5,630 of them working in the state, 28.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.7), so the local bench is about average.
Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021), 20% of the weighting: a median of $38.20 an hour, 28% above the US median of $29.87. The middle half of them earn between $31.91 and $47.63 an hour. About 650 work in the state. That is 3.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 3.4 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 10%) the local median is $46.66 an hour, which is 52% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $36.02 and $60.77 an hour. BLS counts 5,370 of them working in the state, 27.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is about average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for construction laborers ($29.91 an hour) would add about $3,750 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($21.65) would take off about $1,900. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 1,967,130 jobs across Oregon (May 2025), which is 1.3% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $21.65 | $24.45 | $29.91 | $22.66 | 1.08 | state |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 30% | $29.42 | $35.30 | $47.04 | $28.78 | 1.23 | state |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) | 20% | $31.91 | $38.20 | $47.63 | $29.87 | 1.28 | state |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $36.02 | $46.66 | $60.77 | $30.67 | 1.52 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.21 | |||||
Inground pool: what moves the price in Oregon
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.
Oregon against its neighbors
Oregon ranks 10 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. Oregon sits at $84,400. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 170 miles away | $42,400 – $132,500 | $87,400 | +4% |
| Idaho | 350 miles away | $35,300 – $110,500 | $72,800 | −14% |
| Montana | 550 miles away | $36,100 – $113,000 | $74,500 | −12% |
| Utah | 600 miles away | $35,300 – $110,500 | $72,800 | −14% |
| Nevada | 660 miles away | $36,700 – $114,500 | $75,700 | −10% |
Oregon seasons and inground pool
Season matters for inground pool. For each Oregon metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for pouring concrete.
Portland has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Oregon at 8 months (April through November); Bend has the shortest at 4 (June through September). Rainfall runs from 11 inches a year in Bend to 41 inches in Eugene.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | 36 | 82 | 37 | 8: April through November |
| Salem | 36 | 84 | 40 | 7: April through October |
| Eugene | 35 | 84 | 41 | 6: May through October |
| Bend | 25 | 84 | 11 | 4: June through September |
| Medford | 33 | 92 | 18 | 5: April through June and September through October |
Which Oregon city is cheapest for inground pool?
2 of the 5 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $84,400, and the top-to-bottom gap is 8%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, OR | $42,200 – $132,000 | $87,100 | +3% |
| Salem, OR | $41,900 – $130,500 | $86,300 | +2% |
| Bend, OR | $40,100 – $125,500 | $82,700 | −2% |
| Eugene, OR | $39,300 – $122,500 | $81,000 | −4% |
| Medford, OR | $39,100 – $122,000 | $80,600 | −4% |
Quality levels and sizes in Oregon
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Oregon wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$40,900 to $75,700
Vinyl-liner pool, small size
Standard
$67,000 to $101,500
Fiberglass pool, standard size
Premium
$93,000 to $128,000
Concrete or gunite, large with custom features
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small pool (400 sq ft) | $36,400 – $67,300 | $59,600 – $90,500 | $82,700 – $113,500 |
| average (512 sq ft) | $46,500 – $86,100 | $76,200 – $115,500 | $106,000 – $145,500 |
| large (800 sq ft) | $72,700 – $134,500 | $119,000 – $180,500 | $165,000 – $227,000 |
If you are planning more than one job in Oregon
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Oregon wages and prices. Against national midpoints, retaining wall comes out highest (+12%) and wood deck lowest (+5%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $4,050 – $12,100 | +6% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,350 – $6,050 | +11% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,350 – $4,400 | +10% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,950 – $15,900 | +5% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $670 – $2,350 | +11% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $8,050 – $15,000 | +12% |
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Inground pool in Oregon: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an inground pool in Oregon?
$40,900 to $128,000 for 450 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Oregon can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Oregon is cheapest for inground pool?
Medford at about $80,600 (midpoint, 450 sq ft). The priciest is Portland at $87,100.
+Is inground pool cheaper in Oregon than the US average?
It is 13% more expensive: $84,400 against $74,500 for 450 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Oregon?
About 55% ($46,700). Materials are 44%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.21x the national wage level.
+What do construction laborers earn in Oregon?
The BLS statewide median is $24.45 an hour, against $22.66 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.65 to $29.91.
+Where does Oregon rank for inground pool costs?
10th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $84,400 for 450 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium inground pool work cost in Oregon?
For 450 sq ft, basic work runs $40,900 to $75,700 and premium work $93,000 to $128,000. Basic means: vinyl-liner pool, small size. Premium means: concrete or gunite, large with custom features.
+Does the season matter for inground pool in Oregon?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Oregon metros we cover, Portland 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 Oregon
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.