Inground pool cost in Manchester, NH
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
- $80.50 – $251
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- Level
- US $74,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #133
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for an inground pool in the Manchester 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 $22.84 an hour in the Manchester area, 1% above the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 450 sq ft in Manchester, NH, standard level
$59,300 to $90,100
About $131 to $200 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 53% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $27,500 | $41,900 |
| Labor | $31,600 | $47,900 |
| Permits and fees | $170 | $250 |
| Total | $59,300 | $90,100 |
Cost breakdown for 450 sq ft in Manchester, NH
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,700 | $34,700 | $52,800 | 46% |
| Labor | $19,400 | $39,700 | $60,100 | 53% |
| Permits and fees | $110 | $210 | $320 | 0% |
| Total | $36,200 | $74,700 | $113,000 | 100% |
Where the Manchester price comes from
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 4 trades: construction laborers at 40%, operating engineers and other construction equipment operators at 30%, brickmasons and blockmasons at 20%, plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters at 10%. Weighted together, Manchester wages are 1.03 times the national level. Labor makes up about 53% of the midpoint estimate (52% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Manchester is at 97.7 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $35,600 nationally becomes $34,700 here (midpoint, 450 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 105.7: $110 to $320.
Data note: 20% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Manchester. The wage table below marks each row.
Who does the work: Manchester 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 Manchester the blend is 1.03.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 40%) the local median is $22.84 an hour, which is in line with the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $19.68 and $26.49 an hour. BLS counts 1,070 of them working in the area, 53.6 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 $29.02 an hour, in line with the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $25.00 and $33.38 an hour. About 210 work in the metro. That is 10.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) carry 20% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Manchester metro, so we used the New Hampshire statewide median: $32.16 an hour against $29.87 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $25.61 and $36.22 an hour.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 10% of the weighting: a median of $32.54 an hour, 6% above the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $24.16 and $36.93 an hour. About 660 work in the metro. That is 33.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (construction laborers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $2,500 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $2,150. That is a swing of roughly 2.9% to 3.3% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Manchester-Nashua has 199,560 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 115th 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% | $19.68 | $22.84 | $26.49 | $22.66 | 1.01 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 30% | $25.00 | $29.02 | $33.38 | $28.78 | 1.01 | metro |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) | 20% | $25.61 | $32.16 | $36.22 | $29.87 | 1.08 | state |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $24.16 | $32.54 | $36.93 | $30.67 | 1.06 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.03 | |||||
Inground pool: what moves the price in Manchester
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.
Manchester against nearby metros and the rest of New Hampshire
Same job, same size (450 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Boston is the priciest of the group at $89,300. Portland is the cheapest at $71,500.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester, NHthis page | $36,200 – $113,000 | $74,700 | |
| Worcester, MA45 miles | $41,000 – $128,000 | $84,400 | +13% |
| Boston, MA45 miles | $43,400 – $135,500 | $89,300 | +20% |
| Amherst, MA60 miles | $40,500 – $126,000 | $83,300 | +12% |
| Springfield, MA70 miles | $42,200 – $131,500 | $86,800 | +16% |
| Portland, ME85 miles | $34,600 – $108,500 | $71,500 | −4% |
| New Hampshire (statewide) | $36,900 – $115,500 | $76,100 | +2% |
| United States | $36,100 – $113,000 | $74,500 | level |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Manchester ranks #133 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Manchester is 2% below the New Hampshire figure.
Manchester is the only New Hampshire 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 Manchester against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria, CA | 200,760 jobs | $40,500 – $126,500 | $83,500 | +12% |
| Savannah, GA | 198,360 jobs | $32,100 – $100,500 | $66,200 | −11% |
| Springfield, MA | 201,240 jobs | $42,200 – $131,500 | $86,800 | +16% |
| Modesto, CA | 195,230 jobs | $42,500 – $132,500 | $87,500 | +17% |
Related projects, priced for Manchester
Jobs that often go together with inground pool are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Manchester wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, paver patio comes out highest (+3%) and French drain lowest (−3%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,750 – $11,300 | −1% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,050 – $5,600 | +3% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,000 | level |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,500 – $15,000 | −1% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $580 – $2,050 | −3% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,150 – $13,500 | +1% |
The best months for inground pool in Manchester
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Manchester 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 Manchester 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.
Manchester gets about 40 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, September and October (4.0 inches in June). Inside the workable window, July and August are the driest, at 3.3 and 3.4 inches. The station averages about 16 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 | 34 | 17 | 2.4 | Cold |
| Feb | 37 | 19 | 2.7 | Cold |
| Mar | 46 | 27 | 3.5 | Cold |
| Apr | 59 | 38 | 3.3 | Cold |
| May | 70 | 48 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 79 | 58 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Jul | 84 | 64 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Aug | 82 | 62 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Sep | 75 | 54 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 62 | 42 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 50 | 33 | 3.5 | Cold |
| Dec | 39 | 24 | 3.3 | Cold |
Pick a size, pick a tier: inground pool pricing in Manchester
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Manchester. 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 $90,100
Fiberglass pool, standard size
Premium
$82,400 to $113,000
Concrete or gunite, large with custom features
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small pool (400 sq ft) | $32,200 – $59,600 | $52,700 – $80,100 | $73,300 – $100,500 |
| average (512 sq ft) | $41,200 – $76,200 | $67,400 – $102,500 | $93,700 – $128,500 |
| large (800 sq ft) | $64,300 – $119,000 | $105,500 – $160,000 | $146,500 – $201,000 |
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Inground pool in Manchester: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an inground pool in Manchester?
For 450 sq ft, expect $36,200 to $113,000 in the Manchester area. A standard-spec job lands at $59,300 to $90,100. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for inground pool in Manchester?
About $80.50 to $251 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $110 to $320 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $80 to $250.
+Is inground pool cheaper in Manchester or Worcester?
Worcester is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 450 sq ft there is $84,400, which is 13% more than Manchester ($74,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Manchester?
About 53% at the midpoint, or $39,700 out of $74,700. Materials are 46% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 52%.
+What would average (512 sq ft) cost in Manchester?
$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 Manchester?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $110 to $320 for fees in the Manchester area (our national range of $100 to $300 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Manchester expensive for inground pool compared with the rest of New Hampshire?
Manchester is 2% below the New Hampshire statewide estimate ($76,100 at the midpoint).
+What do construction laborers earn in Manchester?
The BLS median is $22.84 an hour in the Manchester area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.68 to $26.49.
+What do basic and premium inground pool work cost in Manchester?
For 450 sq ft, basic work runs $36,200 to $67,000 and premium work $82,400 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 Manchester?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are May through October. July and August 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 Manchester
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.