Inground pool cost in New Hampshire
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (450 sq ft)
- $36,900 – $115,500
- Per sq ft
- $82 – $256
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +2%
- US $74,500
- Metros covered
- 1
What does it cost to install an inground pool in New Hampshire? Plan on $36,900 to $115,500 for 450 sq ft. Wages (1.06x the US blend), materials (price index 98.6) and permit costs (104.2) put the state above the national midpoint by 2%.
New Hampshire has one metro in our dataset, Manchester, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas.
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Estimated cost for 450 sq ft in New Hampshire (statewide), standard level
$60,400 to $91,800
About $134 to $203 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 54% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $27,800 | $42,300 |
| Labor | $32,500 | $49,200 |
| Permits and fees | $170 | $250 |
| Total | $60,400 | $91,800 |
Cost breakdown for 450 sq ft in New Hampshire
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,900 | $35,000 | $53,200 | 46% |
| Labor | $20,000 | $40,900 | $61,800 | 54% |
| Permits and fees | $100 | $210 | $310 | 0% |
| Total | $36,900 | $76,100 | $115,500 | 100% |
Inground pool: what moves the price in New Hampshire
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.
New Hampshire seasons and inground pool
Season matters for inground pool. For each New Hampshire metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for pouring concrete.
Manchester has 6 comfortable months (May through October), with about 40 inches of precipitation a year.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester | 17 | 84 | 40 | 6: May through October |
Quality levels and sizes in New Hampshire
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide New Hampshire wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$36,900 to $68,300
Vinyl-liner pool, small size
Standard
$60,400 to $91,800
Fiberglass pool, standard size
Premium
$84,000 to $115,500
Concrete or gunite, large with custom features
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small pool (400 sq ft) | $32,800 – $60,700 | $53,700 – $81,600 | $74,700 – $102,500 |
| average (512 sq ft) | $42,000 – $77,700 | $68,700 – $104,500 | $95,500 – $131,000 |
| large (800 sq ft) | $65,600 – $121,000 | $107,500 – $163,000 | $149,000 – $205,000 |
Related projects, priced for New Hampshire
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide New Hampshire wages and prices. Against national midpoints, paver patio comes out highest (+5%) and concrete patio lowest (level), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,800 – $11,400 | level |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,150 – $5,700 | +5% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,000 | level |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,550 – $15,200 | level |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $620 – $2,150 | +3% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,300 – $13,700 | +2% |
Wages behind the New Hampshire number
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 1.06 for New Hampshire.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 40% of the weighting: a median of $24.03 an hour, 6% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.61 and $28.32 an hour. About 4,330 work in the state. That is 63.4 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 $29.91 an hour, which is 4% above the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $27.55 and $35.51 an hour. BLS counts 1,330 of them working in the state, 19.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021), 20% of the weighting: a median of $32.16 an hour, 8% above the US median of $29.87. The middle half of them earn between $25.61 and $36.22 an hour. About 140 work in the state. That is 2.0 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 $32.12 an hour, which is 5% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $25.29 and $37.06 an hour. BLS counts 1,950 of them working in the state, 28.5 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 ($28.32 an hour) would add about $2,950 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($21.61) would take off about $1,650. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 683,290 jobs across New Hampshire (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% | $21.61 | $24.03 | $28.32 | $22.66 | 1.06 | state |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 30% | $27.55 | $29.91 | $35.51 | $28.78 | 1.04 | state |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) | 20% | $25.61 | $32.16 | $36.22 | $29.87 | 1.08 | state |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $25.29 | $32.12 | $37.06 | $30.67 | 1.05 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.06 | |||||
Inground pool cost by metro in New Hampshire
New Hampshire has one metro in our dataset, Manchester, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester, NH | $36,200 – $113,000 | $74,700 | −2% |
New Hampshire versus the states around it
New Hampshire ranks 20 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. New Hampshire sits at $76,100. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 40 miles away | $43,000 – $134,000 | $88,600 | +16% |
| Rhode Island | 90 miles away | $39,000 – $122,000 | $80,400 | +6% |
| Maine | 110 miles away | $34,000 – $106,000 | $70,100 | −8% |
| Connecticut | 110 miles away | $40,000 – $125,000 | $82,400 | +8% |
| Vermont | 140 miles away | $35,600 – $111,000 | $73,300 | −4% |
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Inground pool in New Hampshire: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an inground pool in New Hampshire?
$36,900 to $115,500 for 450 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside New Hampshire can sit above or below that.
+Which city in New Hampshire is cheapest for inground pool?
Manchester at about $74,700 (midpoint, 450 sq ft).
+Is inground pool cheaper in New Hampshire than the US average?
It is 2% more expensive: $76,100 against $74,500 for 450 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in New Hampshire?
About 54% ($40,900). Materials are 46%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.06x the national wage level.
+What do construction laborers earn in New Hampshire?
The BLS statewide median is $24.03 an hour, against $22.66 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.61 to $28.32.
+Where does New Hampshire rank for inground pool costs?
20th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $76,100 for 450 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium inground pool work cost in New Hampshire?
For 450 sq ft, basic work runs $36,900 to $68,300 and premium work $84,000 to $115,500. Basic means: vinyl-liner pool, small size. Premium means: concrete or gunite, large with custom features.
+Does the season matter for inground pool in New Hampshire?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the New Hampshire metros we cover, Manchester 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 New Hampshire
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.