Retaining wall cost in Vineland, NJ
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft of wall face)
- $8,750 – $15,500
- Per sq ft of wall face
- $43.50 – $75.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +19%
- US $10,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #12
- 1 = most expensive
A retaining wall in Vineland, NJ usually costs $8,750 to $15,500 for 200 sq ft of wall face. That works out to about $43.50 to $75.50 per sq ft of wall face before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $1,900 more. Brickmasons and blockmasons earn a median of $37.03 an hour in the Vineland area, 24% above the US median of $29.87.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft of wall face in Vineland, NJ, standard level
$10,800 to $13,500
About $53 to $66 per sq ft of wall face before permits. Labor is about 54% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,300 | $6,300 |
| Labor | $6,350 | $6,900 |
| Permits and fees | $160 | $320 |
| Total | $10,800 | $13,500 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft of wall face in Vineland, NJ
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,800 | $5,300 | $7,800 | 44% |
| Labor | $5,900 | $6,600 | $7,350 | 54% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $240 | $430 | 2% |
| Total | $8,750 | $12,200 | $15,500 | 100% |
Why Vineland prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on brickmasons and blockmasons, who do 50% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $37.03 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Vineland is 1.41 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 54% of the total. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the New Jersey statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Vineland is at 99.8 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $5,300 nationally becomes $5,300 here (midpoint, 200 sq ft of wall face). Permits follow the all-items index of 96.0: $50 to $430.
Data note: 50% 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.
How Vineland compares
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 200 sq ft of wall face range from $10,000 to $12,200 across Vineland and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vineland, NJthis page | $8,750 – $15,500 | $12,200 | |
| Atlantic City, NJ20 miles | $8,000 – $14,600 | $11,300 | −7% |
| Dover, DE25 miles | $6,900 – $13,100 | $10,000 | −18% |
| Philadelphia, PA40 miles | $7,750 – $14,200 | $11,000 | −10% |
| Trenton, NJ70 miles | $8,350 – $15,100 | $11,700 | −4% |
| Baltimore, MD75 miles | $6,950 – $13,500 | $10,200 | −16% |
| New Jersey (statewide) | $8,650 – $15,700 | $12,200 | level |
| United States | $7,050 – $13,500 | $10,300 | −16% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Vineland ranks #12 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Vineland is 0% below the New Jersey figure.
Elsewhere in New Jersey
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton, NJ | 240,190 jobs | $8,350 – $15,100 | $11,700 | −4% |
| Atlantic City, NJ | 168,700 jobs | $8,000 – $14,600 | $11,300 | −7% |
Metros of a similar size
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 | $6,900 – $13,000 | $9,950 | −18% |
| Hattiesburg, MS | 62,230 jobs | $6,000 – $11,900 | $8,950 | −26% |
| Terre Haute, IN | 65,120 jobs | $7,250 – $13,400 | $10,300 | −15% |
| Pueblo, CO | 61,780 jobs | $7,000 – $13,200 | $10,100 | −17% |
What local crews earn in Vineland
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 3 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 Vineland the blend is 1.41.
Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) carry 50% 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 construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $40.23 an hour, which is 78% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $23.01 and $46.68 an hour. BLS counts 440 of them working in the area, 70.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073), 20% of the weighting: a median of $36.89 an hour, 28% above the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $28.24 and $58.94 an hour. About 180 work in the metro. That is 28.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (brickmasons and blockmasons) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $1,000 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $590. That is a swing of roughly 4.8% to 8.3% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Vineland has 62,300 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 279th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) | 50% | $29.59 | $37.03 | $49.85 | $29.87 | 1.24 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $23.01 | $40.23 | $46.68 | $22.66 | 1.78 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 20% | $28.24 | $36.89 | $58.94 | $28.78 | 1.28 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.41 | |||||
Vineland weather and the retaining wall calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Millville Muni Ap (10 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For digging, grading and setting material in the ground, the comfortable months in Vineland are April through November: 8 of 12. Outside them, January, February, March and December have an average overnight low at or below freezing (32°F).
In January, February, March and December the average low is at or below freezing, which means frozen ground and slower digging, compaction and sod or stone placement. NOAA counts about 108 days a year with a low at or below 32°F at this station.
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.
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 | 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 | Workable |
| Dec | 47 | 28 | 4.0 | Cold |
Related projects, priced for Vineland
Jobs that often go together with retaining wall are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Vineland wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, French drain comes out highest (+31%) and sod installation lowest (+5%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $780 – $2,750 | +31% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,800 – $6,900 | +27% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $4,300 – $11,200 | +21% |
| Sod installation | 1,500 sq ft | $1,600 – $3,450 | +5% |
| Sprinkler system | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,950 – $12,300 | +23% |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $44,800 – $140,000 | +24% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: retaining wall pricing in Vineland
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Vineland. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from short garden wall (4x25 ft), 100 sq ft of wall face to 40 ft x 6 ft (240 sq ft of wall face).
Basic
$8,750 to $11,500
Short block wall, easy access
Standard
$10,800 to $13,500
Standard segmental block wall with drainage
Premium
$12,800 to $15,500
Tall or stone wall, engineered, hard access
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| short garden wall (4x25 ft), 100 sq ft of wall face | $4,400 – $5,850 | $5,500 – $6,900 | $6,550 – $8,000 |
| 20 ft x 4 ft (80 sq ft of wall face) | $3,550 – $4,700 | $4,400 – $5,600 | $5,300 – $6,500 |
| 40 ft x 4 ft (160 sq ft of wall face) | $7,000 – $9,200 | $8,650 – $10,900 | $10,300 – $12,500 |
| 40 ft x 6 ft (240 sq ft of wall face) | $10,500 – $13,700 | $12,900 – $16,100 | $15,300 – $18,600 |
Why two Vineland quotes can differ
Drainage
Every wall needs drainage behind it. A French drain adds $10-$85+ per linear foot.
Rebuilding
Replacing an old wall adds $15-$30 per linear foot for demolition plus disposal.
Permit
Permits cost $50-$450 depending on location and wall size.
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Retaining wall in Vineland: your questions
+How much does it cost to build a retaining wall in Vineland?
For 200 sq ft of wall face, expect $8,750 to $15,500 in the Vineland area. A standard-spec job lands at $10,800 to $13,500. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft of wall face and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft of wall face for retaining wall in Vineland?
About $43.50 to $75.50 per sq ft of wall face for materials and labor, plus $50 to $430 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $35 to $65.
+Is retaining wall cheaper in Vineland or Atlantic City?
Atlantic City is 20 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft of wall face there is $11,300, which is 7% less than Vineland ($12,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Vineland?
About 54% at the midpoint, or $6,600 out of $12,200. Materials are 44% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 46%.
+What would 40 ft x 4 ft (160 sq ft of wall face) cost in Vineland?
$7,000 to $12,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does retaining wall need a permit in Vineland?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $50 to $430 for fees in the Vineland area (our national range of $50 to $450 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Vineland expensive for retaining wall compared with the rest of New Jersey?
Vineland is 0% below the New Jersey statewide estimate ($12,200 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in New Jersey; see the state page to compare them.
+What do brickmasons and blockmasons earn in Vineland?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $37.03 an hour, compared with $29.87 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $29.59 to $49.85.
+What do basic and premium retaining wall work cost in Vineland?
For 200 sq ft of wall face, basic work runs $8,750 to $11,500 and premium work $12,800 to $15,500. Basic means: short block wall, easy access. Premium means: tall or stone wall, engineered, hard access.
+When is the best time to build a retaining wall in Vineland?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through November. 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.
Retaining wall 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 a Retaining Wall Cost? (2026) (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 = 40% of the low installed price and 60% of the high one, since HomeGuide says labor is 40-60% of the total project cost.