Inground pool cost in Burlington, VT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (450 sq ft)
- $36,200 – $113,000
- Per sq ft
- $80 – $251
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- Level
- US $74,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #134
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for an inground pool in the Burlington area: $36,200 to $113,000 for 450 sq ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint lands close to the US figure. Construction laborers earn a median of $24.01 an hour in the Burlington area, 6% above the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 450 sq ft in Burlington, VT, standard level
$59,300 to $90,000
About $131 to $200 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 53% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $27,400 | $41,800 |
| Labor | $31,700 | $48,000 |
| Permits and fees | $160 | $240 |
| Total | $59,300 | $90,000 |
Cost breakdown for 450 sq ft in Burlington, VT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,600 | $34,600 | $52,500 | 46% |
| Labor | $19,500 | $39,900 | $60,300 | 53% |
| Permits and fees | $100 | $200 | $300 | 0% |
| Total | $36,200 | $74,600 | $113,000 | 100% |
Where the Burlington price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on construction laborers, who do 40% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $24.01 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Burlington is 1.03 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 53% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Burlington is at 97.3 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $35,600 nationally becomes $34,600 here (midpoint, 450 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 100.9: $100 to $300.
Burlington: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Burlington. 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
$36,200 to $67,000
Vinyl-liner pool, small size
Standard
$59,300 to $90,000
Fiberglass pool, standard size
Premium
$82,300 to $113,000
Concrete or gunite, large with custom features
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small pool (400 sq ft) | $32,200 – $59,500 | $52,700 – $80,000 | $73,200 – $100,500 |
| average (512 sq ft) | $41,200 – $76,200 | $67,400 – $102,500 | $93,600 – $128,500 |
| large (800 sq ft) | $64,300 – $119,000 | $105,000 – $160,000 | $146,000 – $201,000 |
The best months for inground pool in Burlington
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Burlington Intl Ap (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For pouring concrete, the comfortable months in Burlington are May through October: 6 of 12. Outside them, January, February, March, April, 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.
Burlington gets about 38 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 88 inches of snow. The wettest months are June, July and October (4.3 inches in June). Inside the workable window, August and September are the driest, at 3.5 and 3.7 inches. The station averages about 8 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 | 29 | 13 | 2.1 | Cold |
| Feb | 32 | 14 | 1.8 | Cold |
| Mar | 41 | 24 | 2.2 | Cold |
| Apr | 55 | 36 | 3.1 | Cold |
| May | 69 | 48 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 78 | 57 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 82 | 62 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Aug | 81 | 61 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Sep | 73 | 53 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 59 | 42 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 46 | 32 | 2.7 | Cold |
| Dec | 35 | 21 | 2.5 | Cold |
What nearby projects cost in Burlington
Jobs that often go together with inground pool are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Burlington wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, paver patio comes out highest (+3%) and retaining wall lowest (−1%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,800 – $11,300 | −1% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,100 – $5,650 | +3% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,100 | +3% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,550 – $15,200 | level |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $600 – $2,100 | level |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,050 – $13,300 | −1% |
Burlington against nearby metros and the rest of Vermont
Same job, same size (450 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Albany is the priciest of the group at $83,300. Portland is the cheapest at $71,500.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington, VTthis page | $36,200 – $113,000 | $74,600 | |
| Albany, NY140 miles | $40,400 – $126,000 | $83,300 | +12% |
| Manchester, NH140 miles | $36,200 – $113,000 | $74,700 | level |
| Utica, NY140 miles | $38,300 – $119,500 | $79,000 | +6% |
| Portland, ME150 miles | $34,600 – $108,500 | $71,500 | −4% |
| Pittsfield, MA160 miles | $38,900 – $121,500 | $80,200 | +7% |
| Vermont (statewide) | $35,600 – $111,000 | $73,300 | −2% |
| United States | $36,100 – $113,000 | $74,500 | level |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Burlington ranks #134 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Burlington is 2% above the Vermont figure.
Burlington is the only Vermont metro we cover, so the statewide page is the only in-state comparison. It uses statewide wages, which include rural areas.
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Burlington against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erie, PA | 120,480 jobs | $35,800 – $112,000 | $73,800 | −1% |
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $34,400 – $107,500 | $70,900 | −5% |
| Ocala, FL | 120,980 jobs | $31,700 – $99,300 | $65,500 | −12% |
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $35,300 – $110,000 | $72,700 | −3% |
Why two Burlington 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.
Who does the work: Burlington trade wages
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 Burlington the blend is 1.03.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 40%) the local median is $24.01 an hour, which is 6% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $23.00 and $28.38 an hour. BLS counts 460 of them working in the area, 38.3 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 $28.85 an hour, in line with the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $27.00 and $30.71 an hour. About 330 work in the metro. That is 27.5 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 $29.84 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.87. The middle half of them earn between $29.64 and $32.00 an hour. BLS counts 40 of them working in the area, 3.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 3.4), so the local bench is about average.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 10% of the weighting: a median of $32.43 an hour, 6% above the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $28.36 and $39.12 an hour. About 470 work in the metro. That is 39.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (construction laborers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $3,000 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $690. That is a swing of roughly 0.9% to 4.0% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Burlington-South Burlington has 120,150 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 182nd 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% | $23.00 | $24.01 | $28.38 | $22.66 | 1.06 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 30% | $27.00 | $28.85 | $30.71 | $28.78 | 1.00 | metro |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) | 20% | $29.64 | $29.84 | $32.00 | $29.87 | 1.00 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $28.36 | $32.43 | $39.12 | $30.67 | 1.06 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.03 | |||||
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Inground pool in Burlington: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an inground pool in Burlington?
For 450 sq ft, expect $36,200 to $113,000 in the Burlington area. A standard-spec job lands at $59,300 to $90,000. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for inground pool in Burlington?
About $80 to $251 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 Burlington or Albany?
Albany is 140 miles away. The midpoint for 450 sq ft there is $83,300, which is 12% more than Burlington ($74,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Burlington?
About 53% at the midpoint, or $39,900 out of $74,600. Materials are 46% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 52%.
+What would average (512 sq ft) cost in Burlington?
$41,200 to $128,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does inground pool need a permit in Burlington?
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 Burlington area (our national range of $100 to $300 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Burlington expensive for inground pool compared with the rest of Vermont?
Burlington is 2% above the Vermont statewide estimate ($73,300 at the midpoint).
+What do construction laborers earn in Burlington?
The BLS median is $24.01 an hour in the Burlington area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.00 to $28.38.
+What do basic and premium inground pool work cost in Burlington?
For 450 sq ft, basic work runs $36,200 to $67,000 and premium work $82,300 to $113,000. 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 Burlington?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are May through October. August 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 Burlington
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.