Inground pool cost in Maine
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (450 sq ft)
- $34,000 – $106,000
- Per sq ft
- $75.50 – $235
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $74,500
- Metros covered
- 2
What does it cost to install an inground pool in Maine? Plan on $34,000 to $106,000 for 450 sq ft. Wages (0.91x the US blend), materials (price index 97.2) and permit costs (97.0) put the state below the national midpoint by 6%.
Inside Maine, the metros we cover range from $68,400 (Bangor) to $71,500 (Portland) at the midpoint.
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Estimated cost for 450 sq ft in Maine (statewide), standard level
$55,600 to $84,500
About $123 to $187 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 50% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $27,400 | $41,700 |
| Labor | $28,100 | $42,600 |
| Permits and fees | $160 | $230 |
| Total | $55,600 | $84,500 |
Cost breakdown for 450 sq ft in Maine
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,600 | $34,500 | $52,500 | 49% |
| Labor | $17,300 | $35,300 | $53,400 | 50% |
| Permits and fees | $95 | $190 | $290 | 0% |
| Total | $34,000 | $70,100 | $106,000 | 100% |
If you are planning more than one job in Maine
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Maine wages and prices. Against national midpoints, wood deck comes out highest (−1%) and retaining wall lowest (−9%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,750 – $11,200 | −2% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,850 – $5,150 | −5% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,200 – $3,900 | −2% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,500 – $15,000 | −1% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $590 – $2,050 | −2% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,250 – $12,300 | −9% |
Inground pool: what moves the price in Maine
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.
How Maine compares with nearby states
Maine ranks 38 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. Maine sits at $70,100. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 110 miles away | $36,900 – $115,500 | $76,100 | +9% |
| Massachusetts | 120 miles away | $43,000 – $134,000 | $88,600 | +26% |
| Vermont | 150 miles away | $35,600 – $111,000 | $73,300 | +5% |
| Rhode Island | 170 miles away | $39,000 – $122,000 | $80,400 | +15% |
| Connecticut | 220 miles away | $40,000 – $125,000 | $82,400 | +18% |
Weather windows across Maine
Season matters for inground pool. For each Maine 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 Maine at 6 months (May through October); Bangor has the shortest at 5 (May through September). Rainfall runs from 42 inches a year in Bangor to 48 inches in Portland.
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 | 16 | 80 | 48 | 6: May through October |
| Bangor | 9 | 80 | 42 | 5: May through September |
Quality levels and sizes in Maine
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Maine wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$34,000 to $62,900
Vinyl-liner pool, small size
Standard
$55,600 to $84,500
Fiberglass pool, standard size
Premium
$77,300 to $106,000
Concrete or gunite, large with custom features
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small pool (400 sq ft) | $30,200 – $55,900 | $49,500 – $75,200 | $68,700 – $94,400 |
| average (512 sq ft) | $38,600 – $71,500 | $63,300 – $96,100 | $87,900 – $121,000 |
| large (800 sq ft) | $60,300 – $111,500 | $98,800 – $150,000 | $137,500 – $188,500 |
Inground pool cost by metro in Maine
1 of the 2 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $70,100, and the top-to-bottom gap is 4%. 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, ME | $34,600 – $108,500 | $71,500 | +2% |
| Bangor, ME | $33,100 – $103,500 | $68,400 | −2% |
What construction laborers and the other trades earn in Maine
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 0.91 for Maine.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 40% of the weighting: a median of $22.32 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $19.51 and $25.51 an hour. About 3,960 work in the state. That is 61.8 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 $26.99 an hour, which is 6% below the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $23.52 and $29.56 an hour. BLS counts 2,210 of them working in the state, 34.5 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 $20.54 an hour, 31% below the US median of $29.87. The middle half of them earn between $19.31 and $28.53 an hour. About 90 work in the state. That is 1.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 3.4 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 10%) the local median is $30.77 an hour, which is in line with the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $29.47 and $36.41 an hour. BLS counts 2,710 of them working in the state, 42.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for construction laborers ($25.51 an hour) would add about $2,200 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($19.51) 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 640,610 jobs across Maine (May 2025), which is 0.4% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $19.51 | $22.32 | $25.51 | $22.66 | 0.98 | state |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 30% | $23.52 | $26.99 | $29.56 | $28.78 | 0.94 | state |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) | 20% | $19.31 | $20.54 | $28.53 | $29.87 | 0.69 | state |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $29.47 | $30.77 | $36.41 | $30.67 | 1.00 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.91 | |||||
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Inground pool in Maine: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an inground pool in Maine?
$34,000 to $106,000 for 450 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Maine can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Maine is cheapest for inground pool?
Bangor at about $68,400 (midpoint, 450 sq ft). The priciest is Portland at $71,500.
+Is inground pool cheaper in Maine than the US average?
It is 6% cheaper: $70,100 against $74,500 for 450 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Maine?
About 50% ($35,300). Materials are 49%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.91x the national wage level.
+What do construction laborers earn in Maine?
The BLS statewide median is $22.32 an hour, against $22.66 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.51 to $25.51.
+Where does Maine rank for inground pool costs?
38th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $70,100 for 450 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium inground pool work cost in Maine?
For 450 sq ft, basic work runs $34,000 to $62,900 and premium work $77,300 to $106,000. Basic means: vinyl-liner pool, small size. Premium means: concrete or gunite, large with custom features.
+Does the season matter for inground pool in Maine?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Maine metros we cover, Portland has the most comfortable months (6 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 Maine
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.