Inground pool cost in New York
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (450 sq ft)
- $42,500 – $133,000
- Per sq ft
- $94.50 – $294
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +18%
- US $74,500
- Metros covered
- 9
Across New York, an inground pool costs about $42,500 to $133,000 for 450 sq ft. Statewide, that midpoint is 18% above the US figure of $74,500. Construction laborers earn a median $26.89 an hour in New York (US: $22.66).
Inside New York, the metros we cover range from $77,400 (Syracuse) to $94,200 (New York) 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 New York (statewide), standard level
$69,600 to $105,500
About $154 to $234 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 56% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $30,200 | $46,000 |
| Labor | $39,200 | $59,400 |
| Permits and fees | $170 | $260 |
| Total | $69,600 | $105,500 |
Cost breakdown for 450 sq ft in New York
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $18,300 | $38,100 | $57,900 | 44% |
| Labor | $24,100 | $49,300 | $74,500 | 56% |
| Permits and fees | $110 | $220 | $320 | 0% |
| Total | $42,500 | $87,600 | $133,000 | 100% |
Inground pool: what moves the price in New York
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 York metro-by-metro prices
1 of the 9 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $87,600, and the top-to-bottom gap is 22%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $45,700 – $143,000 | $94,200 | +8% |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | $41,500 – $129,500 | $85,600 | −2% |
| Albany, NY | $40,400 – $126,000 | $83,300 | −5% |
| Buffalo, NY | $39,100 – $122,000 | $80,500 | −8% |
| Kingston, NY | $39,000 – $121,500 | $80,300 | −8% |
| Binghamton, NY | $38,800 – $121,000 | $80,000 | −9% |
| Utica, NY | $38,300 – $119,500 | $79,000 | −10% |
| Rochester, NY | $38,000 – $118,500 | $78,200 | −11% |
| Syracuse, NY | $37,600 – $117,500 | $77,400 | −12% |
When New York weather lets you install
Season matters for inground pool. For each New York metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for pouring concrete.
New York has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in New York at 8 months (April through November); Kingston has the shortest at 5 (May through September). Rainfall runs from 35 inches a year in Rochester to 51 inches in Kingston.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 28 | 85 | 50 | 8: April through November |
| Buffalo | 19 | 80 | 41 | 6: May through October |
| Rochester | 19 | 83 | 35 | 6: May through October |
| Albany | 16 | 84 | 41 | 6: May through October |
| Syracuse | 17 | 82 | 40 | 6: May through October |
| Poughkeepsie | 19 | 83 | 47 | 6: May through October |
| Utica | 14 | 81 | 44 | 6: May through October |
| Binghamton | 16 | 78 | 42 | 6: May through October |
| Kingston | 11 | 86 | 51 | 5: May through September |
What construction laborers and the other trades earn in New York
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 1.27 for New York.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 40% of the weighting: a median of $26.89 an hour, 19% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.13 and $38.18 an hour. About 52,090 work in the state. That is 53.8 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 $38.94 an hour, which is 35% above the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $29.11 and $54.29 an hour. BLS counts 14,490 of them working in the state, 15.0 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 $40.58 an hour, 36% above the US median of $29.87. The middle half of them earn between $35.65 and $51.73 an hour. About 3,790 work in the state. That is 3.9 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 $37.26 an hour, which is 21% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $28.83 and $48.67 an hour. BLS counts 23,210 of them working in the state, 24.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for construction laborers ($38.18 an hour) would add about $7,700 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($21.13) would take off about $3,950. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 9,688,000 jobs across New York (May 2025), which is 6.2% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $21.13 | $26.89 | $38.18 | $22.66 | 1.19 | state |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 30% | $29.11 | $38.94 | $54.29 | $28.78 | 1.35 | state |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) | 20% | $35.65 | $40.58 | $51.73 | $29.87 | 1.36 | state |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $28.83 | $37.26 | $48.67 | $30.67 | 1.21 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.27 | |||||
Quality levels and sizes in New York
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide New York wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$42,500 to $78,600
Vinyl-liner pool, small size
Standard
$69,600 to $105,500
Fiberglass pool, standard size
Premium
$96,700 to $133,000
Concrete or gunite, large with custom features
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small pool (400 sq ft) | $37,800 – $69,900 | $61,900 – $94,000 | $85,900 – $118,000 |
| average (512 sq ft) | $48,400 – $89,400 | $79,200 – $120,000 | $110,000 – $151,000 |
| large (800 sq ft) | $75,500 – $139,500 | $123,500 – $187,500 | $171,500 – $236,000 |
How New York compares with nearby states
New York ranks 7 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 York sits at $87,600. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 80 miles away | $40,000 – $125,000 | $82,400 | −6% |
| New Jersey | 100 miles away | $44,200 – $138,000 | $91,100 | +4% |
| Pennsylvania | 140 miles away | $37,000 – $115,500 | $76,300 | −13% |
| Delaware | 150 miles away | $35,300 – $110,500 | $72,800 | −17% |
| Rhode Island | 160 miles away | $39,000 – $122,000 | $80,400 | −8% |
Related projects, priced for New York
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide New York wages and prices. Against national midpoints, French drain comes out highest (+18%) and aluminum fence lowest (+11%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $4,250 – $12,700 | +11% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,500 – $6,350 | +17% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,400 – $4,500 | +12% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $8,500 – $17,000 | +12% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $710 – $2,500 | +18% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $8,550 – $15,600 | +18% |
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Inground pool in New York: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an inground pool in New York?
$42,500 to $133,000 for 450 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside New York can sit above or below that.
+Which city in New York is cheapest for inground pool?
Syracuse at about $77,400 (midpoint, 450 sq ft). The priciest is New York at $94,200.
+Is inground pool cheaper in New York than the US average?
It is 18% more expensive: $87,600 against $74,500 for 450 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in New York?
About 56% ($49,300). Materials are 44%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.27x the national wage level.
+What do construction laborers earn in New York?
The BLS statewide median is $26.89 an hour, against $22.66 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.13 to $38.18.
+Where does New York rank for inground pool costs?
7th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $87,600 for 450 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium inground pool work cost in New York?
For 450 sq ft, basic work runs $42,500 to $78,600 and premium work $96,700 to $133,000. Basic means: vinyl-liner pool, small size. Premium means: concrete or gunite, large with custom features.
+Does the season matter for inground pool in New York?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the New York metros we cover, New York has the most comfortable months (8 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 York
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.