Inground pool cost in Massachusetts
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (450 sq ft)
- $43,000 – $134,000
- Per sq ft
- $95.50 – $297
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +19%
- US $74,500
- Metros covered
- 6
What does it cost to install an inground pool in Massachusetts? Plan on $43,000 to $134,000 for 450 sq ft. Wages (1.38x the US blend), materials (price index 98.8) and permit costs (105.8) put the state above the national midpoint by 19%.
Inside Massachusetts, the metros we cover range from $80,200 (Pittsfield) to $89,300 (Boston) 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 Massachusetts (statewide), standard level
$70,400 to $107,000
About $156 to $237 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 60% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $27,800 | $42,400 |
| Labor | $42,300 | $64,100 |
| Permits and fees | $170 | $250 |
| Total | $70,400 | $107,000 |
Cost breakdown for 450 sq ft in Massachusetts
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,900 | $35,100 | $53,400 | 40% |
| Labor | $26,000 | $53,200 | $80,500 | 60% |
| Permits and fees | $110 | $210 | $320 | 0% |
| Total | $43,000 | $88,600 | $134,000 | 100% |
Inground pool: what moves the price in Massachusetts
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.
When Massachusetts weather lets you install
Season matters for inground pool. For each Massachusetts metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for pouring concrete.
Boston has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Massachusetts at 7 months (April through October); Pittsfield has the shortest at 5 (May through September). Rainfall runs from 44 inches a year in Boston to 48 inches in Worcester.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | 23 | 82 | 44 | 7: April through October |
| Worcester | 17 | 80 | 48 | 6: May through October |
| Springfield | 16 | 85 | 45 | 5: May through September |
| Barnstable | 24 | 81 | 45 | 6: May through October |
| Amherst | 16 | 85 | 45 | 5: May through September |
| Pittsfield | 14 | 79 | 44 | 5: May through September |
What construction laborers and the other trades earn in Massachusetts
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 1.38 for Massachusetts.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 40% of the weighting: a median of $30.48 an hour, 35% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $25.16 and $42.46 an hour. About 16,210 work in the state. That is 44.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073, weighted 30%) the local median is $36.93 an hour, which is 28% above the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $29.99 and $51.71 an hour. BLS counts 9,680 of them working in the state, 26.6 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 $45.65 an hour, 53% above the US median of $29.87. The middle half of them earn between $36.67 and $64.18 an hour. About 1,570 work in the state. That is 4.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 3.4 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 10%) the local median is $45.14 an hour, which is 47% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $29.74 and $52.13 an hour. BLS counts 13,460 of them working in the state, 37.0 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 ($42.46 an hour) would add about $8,200 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($25.16) would take off about $3,650. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 3,637,650 jobs across Massachusetts (May 2025), which is 2.3% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $25.16 | $30.48 | $42.46 | $22.66 | 1.35 | state |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 30% | $29.99 | $36.93 | $51.71 | $28.78 | 1.28 | state |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) | 20% | $36.67 | $45.65 | $64.18 | $29.87 | 1.53 | state |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $29.74 | $45.14 | $52.13 | $30.67 | 1.47 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.38 | |||||
How Massachusetts compares with nearby states
Massachusetts ranks 5 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. Massachusetts sits at $88,600. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 40 miles away | $36,900 – $115,500 | $76,100 | −14% |
| Rhode Island | 50 miles away | $39,000 – $122,000 | $80,400 | −9% |
| Connecticut | 110 miles away | $40,000 – $125,000 | $82,400 | −7% |
| Maine | 120 miles away | $34,000 – $106,000 | $70,100 | −21% |
| Vermont | 180 miles away | $35,600 – $111,000 | $73,300 | −17% |
Quality levels and sizes in Massachusetts
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Massachusetts wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$43,000 to $79,500
Vinyl-liner pool, small size
Standard
$70,400 to $107,000
Fiberglass pool, standard size
Premium
$97,700 to $134,000
Concrete or gunite, large with custom features
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small pool (400 sq ft) | $38,200 – $70,700 | $62,600 – $95,000 | $86,900 – $119,500 |
| average (512 sq ft) | $48,900 – $90,400 | $80,000 – $121,500 | $111,000 – $152,500 |
| large (800 sq ft) | $76,400 – $141,000 | $125,000 – $189,500 | $173,500 – $238,500 |
Other Massachusetts jobs that often go with inground pool
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Massachusetts wages and prices. Against national midpoints, paver patio comes out highest (+23%) and aluminum fence lowest (+10%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $4,200 – $12,400 | +10% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,650 – $6,700 | +23% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,350 – $4,500 | +11% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $8,350 – $16,800 | +11% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $710 – $2,500 | +18% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $8,800 – $15,600 | +19% |
Inground pool cost by metro in Massachusetts
1 of the 6 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $88,600, and the top-to-bottom gap is 11%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | $43,400 – $135,500 | $89,300 | +1% |
| Springfield, MA | $42,200 – $131,500 | $86,800 | −2% |
| Barnstable, MA | $41,300 – $129,000 | $85,000 | −4% |
| Worcester, MA | $41,000 – $128,000 | $84,400 | −5% |
| Amherst, MA | $40,500 – $126,000 | $83,300 | −6% |
| Pittsfield, MA | $38,900 – $121,500 | $80,200 | −9% |
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Inground pool in Massachusetts: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an inground pool in Massachusetts?
$43,000 to $134,000 for 450 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Massachusetts can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Massachusetts is cheapest for inground pool?
Pittsfield at about $80,200 (midpoint, 450 sq ft). The priciest is Boston at $89,300.
+Is inground pool cheaper in Massachusetts than the US average?
It is 19% more expensive: $88,600 against $74,500 for 450 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Massachusetts?
About 60% ($53,200). Materials are 40%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.38x the national wage level.
+What do construction laborers earn in Massachusetts?
The BLS statewide median is $30.48 an hour, against $22.66 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $25.16 to $42.46.
+Where does Massachusetts rank for inground pool costs?
5th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $88,600 for 450 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium inground pool work cost in Massachusetts?
For 450 sq ft, basic work runs $43,000 to $79,500 and premium work $97,700 to $134,000. Basic means: vinyl-liner pool, small size. Premium means: concrete or gunite, large with custom features.
+Does the season matter for inground pool in Massachusetts?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Massachusetts metros we cover, Boston has the most comfortable months (7 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 Massachusetts
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.