Inground pool cost in Georgia
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (450 sq ft)
- $32,600 – $102,000
- Per sq ft
- $72 – $226
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $74,500
- Metros covered
- 10
What does it cost to install an inground pool in Georgia? Plan on $32,600 to $102,000 for 450 sq ft. Wages (0.82x the US blend), materials (price index 98.9) and permit costs (96.3) put the state below the national midpoint by 10%.
Inside Georgia, the metros we cover range from $63,100 (Dalton) to $69,900 (Atlanta) 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 Georgia (statewide), standard level
$53,400 to $81,100
About $118 to $180 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 47% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $27,900 | $42,500 |
| Labor | $25,300 | $38,400 |
| Permits and fees | $150 | $230 |
| Total | $53,400 | $81,100 |
Cost breakdown for 450 sq ft in Georgia
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,900 | $35,200 | $53,400 | 52% |
| Labor | $15,600 | $31,900 | $48,200 | 47% |
| Permits and fees | $95 | $190 | $290 | 0% |
| Total | $32,600 | $67,200 | $102,000 | 100% |
Which Georgia city is cheapest for inground pool?
1 of the 10 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $67,200, and the top-to-bottom gap is 11%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | $33,900 – $106,000 | $69,900 | +4% |
| Warner Robins, GA | $32,300 – $101,000 | $66,600 | −1% |
| Savannah, GA | $32,100 – $100,500 | $66,200 | −1% |
| Augusta, GA | $32,000 – $100,000 | $66,100 | −2% |
| Gainesville, GA | $31,900 – $99,700 | $65,800 | −2% |
| Macon, GA | $31,900 – $99,600 | $65,700 | −2% |
| Athens, GA | $31,500 – $98,500 | $65,000 | −3% |
| Columbus, GA | $31,200 – $97,600 | $64,400 | −4% |
| Albany, GA | $31,100 – $97,300 | $64,200 | −5% |
| Dalton, GA | $30,600 – $95,700 | $63,100 | −6% |
Georgia seasons and inground pool
Season matters for inground pool. For each Georgia metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for pouring concrete.
Gainesville has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Georgia at 9 months (March through November); Dalton has the shortest at 6 (March through June and September through October). Rainfall runs from 45 inches a year in Augusta to 55 inches in Dalton.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 34 | 90 | 48 | 8: March through June and August through November |
| Augusta | 40 | 94 | 45 | 8: February through May and September through December |
| Savannah | 40 | 92 | 48 | 8: February through May and September through December |
| Columbus | 38 | 93 | 49 | 8: February through May and September through December |
| Gainesville | 34 | 88 | 52 | 9: March through November |
| Athens | 34 | 92 | 49 | 7: March through June and September through November |
| Macon | 36 | 94 | 47 | 6: March through May and September through November |
| Warner Robins | 36 | 91 | 52 | 7: March through June and September through November |
| Dalton | 32 | 91 | 55 | 6: March through June and September through October |
| Albany | 39 | 93 | 47 | 8: February through May and September through December |
Related projects, priced for Georgia
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Georgia wages and prices. Against national midpoints, aluminum fence comes out highest (−6%) and concrete patio lowest (−10%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,550 – $10,700 | −6% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,700 – $4,950 | −9% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,550 | −10% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,900 – $13,800 | −9% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $550 – $1,900 | −9% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,250 – $12,400 | −9% |
What construction laborers and the other trades earn in Georgia
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 0.82 for Georgia.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 40% of the weighting: a median of $18.74 an hour, 17% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.93 and $22.57 an hour. About 27,800 work in the state. That is 56.9 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 $23.02 an hour, which is 20% below the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $20.03 and $27.38 an hour. BLS counts 15,700 of them working in the state, 32.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.7), so the local bench is about average.
Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021), 20% of the weighting: a median of $24.35 an hour, 18% below the US median of $29.87. The middle half of them earn between $18.00 and $32.90 an hour.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 10%) the local median is $27.50 an hour, which is 10% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $21.70 and $33.00 an hour. BLS counts 8,930 of them working in the state, 18.3 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 ($22.57 an hour) would add about $2,600 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($16.93) would take off about $1,250. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 4,889,170 jobs across Georgia (May 2025), which is 3.1% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $16.93 | $18.74 | $22.57 | $22.66 | 0.83 | state |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 30% | $20.03 | $23.02 | $27.38 | $28.78 | 0.80 | state |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) | 20% | $18.00 | $24.35 | $32.90 | $29.87 | 0.82 | state |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $21.70 | $27.50 | $33.00 | $30.67 | 0.90 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.82 | |||||
Quality levels and sizes in Georgia
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Georgia wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$32,600 to $60,300
Vinyl-liner pool, small size
Standard
$53,400 to $81,100
Fiberglass pool, standard size
Premium
$74,200 to $102,000
Concrete or gunite, large with custom features
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small pool (400 sq ft) | $29,000 – $53,600 | $47,500 – $72,100 | $65,900 – $90,600 |
| average (512 sq ft) | $37,100 – $68,600 | $60,700 – $92,200 | $84,300 – $116,000 |
| large (800 sq ft) | $57,800 – $107,000 | $94,800 – $144,000 | $131,500 – $181,000 |
Inground pool: what moves the price in Georgia
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.
Georgia against its neighbors
Georgia ranks 45 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. Georgia sits at $67,200. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 170 miles away | $31,800 – $99,300 | $65,500 | −3% |
| South Carolina | 180 miles away | $32,700 – $102,000 | $67,400 | level |
| Tennessee | 210 miles away | $34,300 – $107,000 | $70,800 | +5% |
| North Carolina | 270 miles away | $33,200 – $104,000 | $68,500 | +2% |
| Kentucky | 320 miles away | $34,800 – $109,000 | $71,900 | +7% |
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Inground pool in Georgia: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an inground pool in Georgia?
$32,600 to $102,000 for 450 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Georgia can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Georgia is cheapest for inground pool?
Dalton at about $63,100 (midpoint, 450 sq ft). The priciest is Atlanta at $69,900.
+Is inground pool cheaper in Georgia than the US average?
It is 10% cheaper: $67,200 against $74,500 for 450 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Georgia?
About 47% ($31,900). Materials are 52%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.82x the national wage level.
+What do construction laborers earn in Georgia?
The BLS statewide median is $18.74 an hour, against $22.66 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $16.93 to $22.57.
+Where does Georgia rank for inground pool costs?
45th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $67,200 for 450 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium inground pool work cost in Georgia?
For 450 sq ft, basic work runs $32,600 to $60,300 and premium work $74,200 to $102,000. Basic means: vinyl-liner pool, small size. Premium means: concrete or gunite, large with custom features.
+Does the season matter for inground pool in Georgia?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Georgia metros we cover, Gainesville has the most comfortable months (9 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 Georgia
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.