Inground pool cost in Rhode Island
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (450 sq ft)
- $39,000 – $122,000
- Per sq ft
- $86.50 – $270
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +8%
- US $74,500
- Metros covered
- 1
Rhode Island prices for inground pool: $39,000 to $122,000 for 450 sq ft, or $86.50 to $270 per sq ft without the permit. The state midpoint is 8% above the national one. Local wages for construction laborers are $27.52 an hour.
Rhode Island has one metro in our dataset, Providence, 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 Rhode Island (statewide), standard level
$63,800 to $97,000
About $142 to $215 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 57% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $27,400 | $41,700 |
| Labor | $36,300 | $55,000 |
| Permits and fees | $160 | $250 |
| Total | $63,800 | $97,000 |
Cost breakdown for 450 sq ft in Rhode Island
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,600 | $34,500 | $52,500 | 43% |
| Labor | $22,300 | $45,700 | $69,000 | 57% |
| Permits and fees | $100 | $200 | $310 | 0% |
| Total | $39,000 | $80,400 | $122,000 | 100% |
Inground pool: what moves the price in Rhode Island
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.
Which Rhode Island city is cheapest for inground pool?
Rhode Island has one metro in our dataset, Providence, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence, RI | $40,500 – $126,500 | $83,400 | +4% |
Other Rhode Island jobs that often go with inground pool
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Rhode Island wages and prices. Against national midpoints, paver patio comes out highest (+12%) and wood deck lowest (level), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,850 – $11,600 | +2% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,350 – $6,150 | +12% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,300 – $4,250 | +5% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,600 – $15,200 | level |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $630 – $2,200 | +5% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,850 – $14,400 | +8% |
When Rhode Island weather lets you install
Season matters for inground pool. For each Rhode Island metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for pouring concrete.
Providence has 6 comfortable months (May through October), with about 48 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | 22 | 84 | 48 | 6: May through October |
What construction laborers and the other trades earn in Rhode Island
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 1.18 for Rhode Island.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 40% of the weighting: a median of $27.52 an hour, 21% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.51 and $37.25 an hour. About 2,110 work in the state. That is 42.1 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 $30.58 an hour, which is 6% above the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $29.65 and $40.30 an hour. BLS counts 970 of them working in the state, 19.3 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 $38.12 an hour, 28% above the US median of $29.87. The middle half of them earn between $27.47 and $51.91 an hour. About 220 work in the state. That is 4.4 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 $36.77 an hour, which is 20% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $28.24 and $51.61 an hour. BLS counts 1,820 of them working in the state, 36.3 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 ($37.25 an hour) would add about $6,650 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($22.51) would take off about $3,400. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 501,340 jobs across Rhode Island (May 2025), which is 0.3% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $22.51 | $27.52 | $37.25 | $22.66 | 1.21 | state |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 30% | $29.65 | $30.58 | $40.30 | $28.78 | 1.06 | state |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) | 20% | $27.47 | $38.12 | $51.91 | $29.87 | 1.28 | state |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $28.24 | $36.77 | $51.61 | $30.67 | 1.20 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.18 | |||||
Quality levels and sizes in Rhode Island
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Rhode Island wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$39,000 to $72,100
Vinyl-liner pool, small size
Standard
$63,800 to $97,000
Fiberglass pool, standard size
Premium
$88,700 to $122,000
Concrete or gunite, large with custom features
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small pool (400 sq ft) | $34,700 – $64,100 | $56,800 – $86,200 | $78,800 – $108,500 |
| average (512 sq ft) | $44,400 – $82,000 | $72,600 – $110,500 | $101,000 – $138,500 |
| large (800 sq ft) | $69,300 – $128,000 | $113,500 – $172,000 | $157,500 – $216,500 |
Rhode Island versus the states around it
Rhode Island ranks 14 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. Rhode Island sits at $80,400. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 50 miles away | $43,000 – $134,000 | $88,600 | +10% |
| Connecticut | 80 miles away | $40,000 – $125,000 | $82,400 | +2% |
| New Hampshire | 90 miles away | $36,900 – $115,500 | $76,100 | −5% |
| New York | 160 miles away | $42,500 – $133,000 | $87,600 | +9% |
| Maine | 170 miles away | $34,000 – $106,000 | $70,100 | −13% |
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Inground pool in Rhode Island: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an inground pool in Rhode Island?
$39,000 to $122,000 for 450 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Rhode Island can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Rhode Island is cheapest for inground pool?
Providence at about $83,400 (midpoint, 450 sq ft).
+Is inground pool cheaper in Rhode Island than the US average?
It is 8% more expensive: $80,400 against $74,500 for 450 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Rhode Island?
About 57% ($45,700). Materials are 43%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.18x the national wage level.
+What do construction laborers earn in Rhode Island?
The BLS statewide median is $27.52 an hour, against $22.66 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.51 to $37.25.
+Where does Rhode Island rank for inground pool costs?
14th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $80,400 for 450 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium inground pool work cost in Rhode Island?
For 450 sq ft, basic work runs $39,000 to $72,100 and premium work $88,700 to $122,000. Basic means: vinyl-liner pool, small size. Premium means: concrete or gunite, large with custom features.
+Does the season matter for inground pool in Rhode Island?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Rhode Island metros we cover, Providence 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 Rhode Island
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.