Inground pool cost in Warner Robins, GA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (450 sq ft)
- $32,300 – $101,000
- Per sq ft
- $71.50 – $224
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −11%
- US $74,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #253
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install an inground pool in Warner Robins, plan on $32,300 to $101,000 for 450 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $71.50 to $224 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 11% lower than the national one. Construction laborers earn a median of $18.99 an hour in the Warner Robins area, 16% below the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 450 sq ft in Warner Robins, GA, standard level
$52,800 to $80,300
About $117 to $178 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 48% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $27,100 | $41,300 |
| Labor | $25,600 | $38,700 |
| Permits and fees | $150 | $230 |
| Total | $52,800 | $80,300 |
Cost breakdown for 450 sq ft in Warner Robins, GA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,500 | $34,200 | $52,000 | 51% |
| Labor | $15,700 | $32,200 | $48,600 | 48% |
| Permits and fees | $95 | $190 | $280 | 0% |
| Total | $32,300 | $66,600 | $101,000 | 100% |
Why Warner Robins prices look the way they do
Labor is 48% of the midpoint bill here, against 52% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is construction laborers (40%), operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (30%), brickmasons and blockmasons (20%), plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (10%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Warner Robins the blended ratio comes out at 0.83.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Warner Robins metro is 96.3 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 450 sq ft comes to $34,200, compared with $35,600 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (93.8) and land at $95 to $280.
Data note: 20% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Warner Robins. The wage table below marks each row.
Related projects, priced for Warner Robins
Because every project leans on different trades, Warner Robins's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, aluminum fence runs −7% and concrete patio −12%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,500 – $10,600 | −7% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,700 – $4,850 | −11% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,500 | −12% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,700 – $13,400 | −11% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $540 – $1,900 | −10% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,200 – $12,200 | −10% |
Inground pool: what moves the price in Warner Robins
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.
Pick a size, pick a tier: inground pool pricing in Warner Robins
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Warner Robins wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$32,300 to $59,700
Vinyl-liner pool, small size
Standard
$52,800 to $80,300
Fiberglass pool, standard size
Premium
$73,400 to $101,000
Concrete or gunite, large with custom features
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small pool (400 sq ft) | $28,700 – $53,100 | $47,000 – $71,400 | $65,300 – $89,700 |
| average (512 sq ft) | $36,700 – $67,900 | $60,100 – $91,300 | $83,500 – $114,500 |
| large (800 sq ft) | $57,300 – $106,000 | $93,800 – $142,500 | $130,500 – $179,000 |
Warner Robins labor market for inground pool
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 4 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Warner Robins is 0.83 times the national level.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 40% of the weighting: a median of $18.99 an hour, 16% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.97 and $21.46 an hour. About 290 work in the metro. That is 38.1 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 $23.13 an hour, which is 20% below the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $19.38 and $27.66 an hour. BLS counts 240 of them working in the area, 31.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.7), so the local bench is about average.
Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) carry 20% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Warner Robins metro, so we used the Georgia statewide median: $24.35 an hour against $29.87 for the US. 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 $28.13 an hour, which is 8% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $21.28 and $32.54 an hour. BLS counts 130 of them working in the area, 17.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the construction laborers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($21.46 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $1,700. At the 25th percentile ($16.97) it shrinks by about $1,400. The total moves by 2.5% or 2.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 76,050 jobs in the Warner Robins area. That makes it the 244th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $16.97 | $18.99 | $21.46 | $22.66 | 0.84 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 30% | $19.38 | $23.13 | $27.66 | $28.78 | 0.80 | metro |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) | 20% | $18.00 | $24.35 | $32.90 | $29.87 | 0.82 | state |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $21.28 | $28.13 | $32.54 | $30.67 | 0.92 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.83 | |||||
Warner Robins against nearby metros and the rest of Georgia
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 450 sq ft range from $64,200 to $69,900 across Warner Robins and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warner Robins, GAthis page | $32,300 – $101,000 | $66,600 | |
| Macon, GA25 miles | $31,900 – $99,600 | $65,700 | −1% |
| Albany, GA65 miles | $31,100 – $97,300 | $64,200 | −4% |
| Columbus, GA65 miles | $31,200 – $97,600 | $64,400 | −3% |
| Atlanta, GA95 miles | $33,900 – $106,000 | $69,900 | +5% |
| Athens, GA105 miles | $31,500 – $98,500 | $65,000 | −2% |
| Georgia (statewide) | $32,600 – $102,000 | $67,200 | +1% |
| United States | $36,100 – $113,000 | $74,500 | +12% |
Across 300 US metros, Warner Robins comes in at #253 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $105,000; the cheapest is McAllen, TX at $62,300 (midpoints, 450 sq ft). Statewide, Warner Robins is 1% below the Georgia figure.
Other Georgia metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | 2,889,670 jobs | $33,900 – $106,000 | $69,900 | +5% |
| Augusta, GA | 231,930 jobs | $32,000 – $100,000 | $66,100 | −1% |
| Savannah, GA | 198,360 jobs | $32,100 – $100,500 | $66,200 | level |
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $31,200 – $97,600 | $64,400 | −3% |
| Gainesville, GA | 103,870 jobs | $31,900 – $99,700 | $65,800 | −1% |
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $31,500 – $98,500 | $65,000 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Warner Robins's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Warner Robins against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Racine, WI | 76,280 jobs | $40,600 – $126,500 | $83,500 | +25% |
| Kenosha, WI | 75,450 jobs | $40,400 – $126,000 | $83,300 | +25% |
| Napa, CA | 77,860 jobs | $42,400 – $132,000 | $87,300 | +31% |
| Abilene, TX | 75,070 jobs | $31,900 – $99,700 | $65,800 | −1% |
Climate in Warner Robins: timing your inground pool job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Warner Robins (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through June and September through November are the stretches where pouring concrete runs into the fewest weather problems in Warner Robins (7 of 12 months). January, February and December have an average overnight low of 40°F or below; July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
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.
Heat matters for concrete as well. With average highs of 90°F or more in July and August, crews often start early, wet the base and plan for faster set times.
Warner Robins gets about 52 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (5.3 inches in June). Inside the workable window, May and October are the driest, at 2.8 and 3.4 inches. The station averages about 76 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58 | 36 | 4.8 | Cold |
| Feb | 62 | 40 | 4.8 | Cold |
| Mar | 69 | 46 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Apr | 76 | 52 | 3.5 | Workable |
| May | 83 | 61 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 89 | 69 | 5.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 91 | 72 | 5.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 90 | 72 | 5.0 | Hot |
| Sep | 85 | 66 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 77 | 56 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Nov | 67 | 44 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Dec | 60 | 38 | 4.7 | Cold |
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Inground pool in Warner Robins: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an inground pool in Warner Robins?
For 450 sq ft, expect $32,300 to $101,000 in the Warner Robins area. A standard-spec job lands at $52,800 to $80,300. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for inground pool in Warner Robins?
About $71.50 to $224 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $95 to $280 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $80 to $250.
+Is inground pool cheaper in Warner Robins or Macon?
Macon is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 450 sq ft there is $65,700, which is 1% less than Warner Robins ($66,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Warner Robins?
About 48% at the midpoint, or $32,200 out of $66,600. Materials are 51% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 52%.
+What would average (512 sq ft) cost in Warner Robins?
$36,700 to $114,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does inground pool need a permit in Warner Robins?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $95 to $280 for fees in the Warner Robins area (our national range of $100 to $300 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Warner Robins expensive for inground pool compared with the rest of Georgia?
Warner Robins is 1% below the Georgia statewide estimate ($67,200 at the midpoint). We cover 10 metros in Georgia; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in Warner Robins?
The BLS median is $18.99 an hour in the Warner Robins area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $16.97 to $21.46.
+What do basic and premium inground pool work cost in Warner Robins?
For 450 sq ft, basic work runs $32,300 to $59,700 and premium work $73,400 to $101,000. 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 Warner Robins?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through June and September through November. May and October 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 Warner Robins
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.