Inground pool cost in Providence, RI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (450 sq ft)
- $40,500 – $126,500
- Per sq ft
- $90 – $280
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +12%
- US $74,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #53
- 1 = most expensive
An inground pool in Providence, RI usually costs $40,500 to $126,500 for 450 sq ft. That works out to about $90 to $280 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $9,000 more. Construction laborers earn a median of $28.50 an hour in the Providence area, 26% above the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 450 sq ft in Providence, RI, standard level
$66,300 to $100,500
About $147 to $223 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 58% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $27,400 | $41,700 |
| Labor | $38,700 | $58,700 |
| Permits and fees | $160 | $240 |
| Total | $66,300 | $100,500 |
Cost breakdown for 450 sq ft in Providence, RI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,600 | $34,500 | $52,400 | 41% |
| Labor | $23,800 | $48,700 | $73,600 | 58% |
| Permits and fees | $100 | $200 | $310 | 0% |
| Total | $40,500 | $83,400 | $126,500 | 100% |
What is behind the Providence number
The wage side of the estimate leans on construction laborers, who do 40% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $28.50 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Providence is 1.26 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 58% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Providence is at 97.1 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $35,600 nationally becomes $34,500 here (midpoint, 450 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 101.8: $100 to $310.
Providence weather and the inground pool calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Providence T F Green 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 Providence 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.
Providence gets about 48 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 37 inches of snow. The wettest months are March, April and December (4.9 inches in March). Inside the workable window, May and July are the driest, at 3.4 and 2.9 inches. The station averages about 12 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 | 38 | 22 | 4.0 | Cold |
| Feb | 41 | 24 | 3.4 | Cold |
| Mar | 48 | 30 | 4.9 | Cold |
| Apr | 59 | 40 | 4.3 | Cold |
| May | 69 | 49 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 78 | 59 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Jul | 84 | 65 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Aug | 82 | 64 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Sep | 75 | 57 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 64 | 45 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 53 | 36 | 4.3 | Cold |
| Dec | 43 | 28 | 4.7 | Cold |
How Providence compares
Same job, same size (450 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Boston is the priciest of the group at $89,300. Norwich is the cheapest at $77,900.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence, RIthis page | $40,500 – $126,500 | $83,400 | |
| Norwich, CT45 miles | $37,800 – $118,000 | $77,900 | −7% |
| Worcester, MA55 miles | $41,000 – $128,000 | $84,400 | +1% |
| Boston, MA60 miles | $43,400 – $135,500 | $89,300 | +7% |
| Barnstable, MA60 miles | $41,300 – $129,000 | $85,000 | +2% |
| Hartford, CT65 miles | $40,700 – $127,000 | $83,800 | level |
| Rhode Island (statewide) | $39,000 – $122,000 | $80,400 | −4% |
| United States | $36,100 – $113,000 | $74,500 | −11% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Providence ranks #53 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Providence is 4% above the Rhode Island figure.
Providence is the only Rhode Island 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 Providence against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh, NC | 743,120 jobs | $33,600 – $105,000 | $69,300 | −17% |
| Louisville, KY | 685,190 jobs | $35,900 – $112,500 | $74,100 | −11% |
| Virginia Beach, VA | 763,060 jobs | $32,700 – $102,000 | $67,400 | −19% |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 677,680 jobs | $31,900 – $99,800 | $65,900 | −21% |
Providence: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Providence. 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
$40,500 to $74,800
Vinyl-liner pool, small size
Standard
$66,300 to $100,500
Fiberglass pool, standard size
Premium
$92,000 to $126,500
Concrete or gunite, large with custom features
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small pool (400 sq ft) | $36,000 – $66,600 | $58,900 – $89,500 | $81,800 – $112,500 |
| average (512 sq ft) | $46,100 – $85,100 | $75,400 – $114,500 | $104,500 – $143,500 |
| large (800 sq ft) | $71,900 – $133,000 | $117,500 – $178,500 | $163,500 – $224,500 |
What local crews earn in Providence
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 Providence the blend is 1.26.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 40%) the local median is $28.50 an hour, which is 26% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $23.10 and $37.25 an hour. BLS counts 3,240 of them working in the area, 45.4 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 $33.61 an hour, 17% above the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $29.92 and $40.30 an hour. About 1,570 work in the metro. That is 22.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021, weighted 20%) the local median is $41.82 an hour, which is 40% above the national $29.87. The middle half of them earn between $36.79 and $53.45 an hour. BLS counts 450 of them working in the area, 6.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 3.4), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 10% of the weighting: a median of $38.37 an hour, 25% above the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $27.76 and $51.30 an hour. About 3,000 work in the metro. That is 42.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (construction laborers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $6,000 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $3,700. That is a swing of roughly 4.4% to 7.2% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Providence-Warwick has 714,120 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 42nd 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% | $23.10 | $28.50 | $37.25 | $22.66 | 1.26 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 30% | $29.92 | $33.61 | $40.30 | $28.78 | 1.17 | metro |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) | 20% | $36.79 | $41.82 | $53.45 | $29.87 | 1.40 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $27.76 | $38.37 | $51.30 | $30.67 | 1.25 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.26 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Providence?
Jobs that often go together with inground pool are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Providence wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, paver patio comes out highest (+16%) and wood deck lowest (+1%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,900 – $11,600 | +2% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,450 – $6,350 | +16% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,300 – $4,300 | +7% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,650 – $15,400 | +1% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $670 – $2,350 | +12% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $8,300 – $14,800 | +13% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Providence bid
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.
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Inground pool in Providence: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an inground pool in Providence?
For 450 sq ft, expect $40,500 to $126,500 in the Providence area. A standard-spec job lands at $66,300 to $100,500. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for inground pool in Providence?
About $90 to $280 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $100 to $310 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $80 to $250.
+Is inground pool cheaper in Providence or Norwich?
Norwich is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 450 sq ft there is $77,900, which is 7% less than Providence ($83,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Providence?
About 58% at the midpoint, or $48,700 out of $83,400. Materials are 41% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 52%.
+What would average (512 sq ft) cost in Providence?
$46,100 to $143,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does inground pool need a permit in Providence?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $100 to $310 for fees in the Providence area (our national range of $100 to $300 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Providence expensive for inground pool compared with the rest of Rhode Island?
Providence is 4% above the Rhode Island statewide estimate ($80,400 at the midpoint).
+What do construction laborers earn in Providence?
The BLS median is $28.50 an hour in the Providence area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.10 to $37.25.
+What do basic and premium inground pool work cost in Providence?
For 450 sq ft, basic work runs $40,500 to $74,800 and premium work $92,000 to $126,500. 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 Providence?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are May through October. May and July 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 Providence
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.