here in connecticut the average cost which includes materials and labor is $15.00 per sq ft.there are also people who do it for @12.00 per sq ft but you get what you pay for.next year i will have to make the decision of whether or not i want concrete or pavers around my pool.
good luck

Live in MD. We're going through this right now. We've had varying prices from the pool companies - they've all come in about $12 for non-tumbled (straight edge) and $13 for tumbled. We actually called the stone place directly and talked to the guy. The pavers themselves cost $2.65 SF and $3.60 SF for tumbled. The matching coping is $1.80/piece and doesn't come tumbled (pool company to install). He said normally installers use CR-6 gravel at a 4" base, tamp and then sand overtop for an even surface. Now they have come out with #7 stone that is crushed smaller so no need for sand. He said for a 1000 SF patio we would need @ 17tons at $31/ton to = $527.00 (1SF is $51/ton).
Basically we're looking at @ $4.15 (tumbled) SF plus the rental of the tamping machine. We are DIY'ers and figuring the pool company has to grade anyway and it's really not rocket science, we would much rather have the look of pavers...and save a TON of money - hence being able to do our boulder waterfall. We are going to have our yard guy help us - who did our front path - for a minimal cost. I've babbled enough already but...I also got a 10% discount for mentioning their web ad and free delivery.
If you live in the area I'd be happy to give you the company names.