Inground pool cost in Greensboro, NC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (450 sq ft)
- $32,500 – $101,500
- Per sq ft
- $72 – $225
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $74,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #243
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install an inground pool in Greensboro, plan on $32,500 to $101,500 for 450 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $72 to $225 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 10% lower than the national one. Construction laborers earn a median of $19.28 an hour in the Greensboro area, 15% below the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 450 sq ft in Greensboro, NC, standard level
$53,200 to $80,800
About $118 to $179 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 48% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $27,200 | $41,500 |
| Labor | $25,800 | $39,100 |
| Permits and fees | $150 | $220 |
| Total | $53,200 | $80,800 |
Cost breakdown for 450 sq ft in Greensboro, NC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,500 | $34,300 | $52,200 | 51% |
| Labor | $15,800 | $32,400 | $49,000 | 48% |
| Permits and fees | $95 | $190 | $280 | 0% |
| Total | $32,500 | $67,000 | $101,500 | 100% |
What is behind the Greensboro number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 4 trades: construction laborers at 40%, operating engineers and other construction equipment operators at 30%, brickmasons and blockmasons at 20%, plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters at 10%. Weighted together, Greensboro wages are 0.84 times the national level. Labor makes up about 48% of the midpoint estimate (52% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Greensboro metro is 96.6 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 450 sq ft comes to $34,300, compared with $35,600 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (92.9) 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 Greensboro. The wage table below marks each row.
Is Greensboro cheap or dear? The local comparison
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 $66,600 to $69,600 across Greensboro and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greensboro, NCthis page | $32,500 – $101,500 | $67,000 | |
| Burlington, NC20 miles | $33,000 – $103,000 | $68,100 | +2% |
| Winston, NC30 miles | $32,300 – $101,000 | $66,600 | −1% |
| Durham, NC40 miles | $33,700 – $105,500 | $69,600 | +4% |
| Raleigh, NC75 miles | $33,600 – $105,000 | $69,300 | +4% |
| Charlotte, NC80 miles | $33,700 – $105,500 | $69,600 | +4% |
| North Carolina (statewide) | $33,200 – $104,000 | $68,500 | +2% |
| United States | $36,100 – $113,000 | $74,500 | +11% |
Across 300 US metros, Greensboro comes in at #243 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $105,000; the cheapest is McAllen, TX at $62,300 (midpoints, 450 sq ft). Statewide, Greensboro is 2% below the North Carolina figure.
Other North Carolina metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC | 1,358,370 jobs | $33,700 – $105,500 | $69,600 | +4% |
| Raleigh, NC | 743,120 jobs | $33,600 – $105,000 | $69,300 | +4% |
| Durham, NC | 344,020 jobs | $33,700 – $105,500 | $69,600 | +4% |
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $32,300 – $101,000 | $66,600 | −1% |
| Wilmington, NC | 191,280 jobs | $33,200 – $103,500 | $68,400 | +2% |
| Asheville, NC | 180,620 jobs | $33,500 – $104,500 | $69,100 | +3% |
Cities with a workforce like Greensboro's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Greensboro against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton, OH | 372,660 jobs | $36,600 – $114,000 | $75,400 | +13% |
| Little Rock, AR | 358,210 jobs | $31,500 – $98,400 | $64,900 | −3% |
| Allentown, PA | 377,180 jobs | $36,900 – $115,500 | $76,100 | +14% |
| Worcester, MA | 349,880 jobs | $41,000 – $128,000 | $84,400 | +26% |
What nearby projects cost in Greensboro
Because every project leans on different trades, Greensboro's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, aluminum fence runs −7% and concrete patio −11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,500 – $10,600 | −7% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,700 – $4,900 | −10% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,550 | −11% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,850 – $13,700 | −9% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $550 – $1,900 | −9% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,200 – $12,200 | −10% |
Greensboro 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 Greensboro is 0.84 times the national level.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 40% of the weighting: a median of $19.28 an hour, 15% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.65 and $23.22 an hour. About 2,190 work in the metro. That is 59.9 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 $23.71 an hour, which is 18% below the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $21.54 and $25.62 an hour. BLS counts 1,080 of them working in the area, 29.6 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 Greensboro metro, so we used the North Carolina statewide median: $24.01 an hour against $29.87 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $21.78 and $27.70 an hour.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 10%) the local median is $27.65 an hour, which is 10% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.56 and $30.29 an hour. BLS counts 1,110 of them working in the area, 30.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is about average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the construction laborers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($23.22 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $2,700. At the 25th percentile ($17.65) it shrinks by about $1,100. The total moves by 4.0% or 1.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 365,410 jobs in the Greensboro-High Point area. That makes it the 71st largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.23% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $17.65 | $19.28 | $23.22 | $22.66 | 0.85 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 30% | $21.54 | $23.71 | $25.62 | $28.78 | 0.82 | metro |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) | 20% | $21.78 | $24.01 | $27.70 | $29.87 | 0.80 | state |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $22.56 | $27.65 | $30.29 | $30.67 | 0.90 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.84 | |||||
Cost by quality level and size in Greensboro
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Greensboro 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
$32,500 to $60,100
Vinyl-liner pool, small size
Standard
$53,200 to $80,800
Fiberglass pool, standard size
Premium
$73,900 to $101,500
Concrete or gunite, large with custom features
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small pool (400 sq ft) | $28,900 – $53,400 | $47,300 – $71,800 | $65,700 – $90,300 |
| average (512 sq ft) | $36,900 – $68,300 | $60,500 – $91,900 | $84,000 – $115,500 |
| large (800 sq ft) | $57,600 – $106,500 | $94,400 – $143,500 | $131,000 – $180,000 |
Why two Greensboro quotes can differ
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.
Climate in Greensboro: timing your inground pool job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Greensboro Wtp (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
April through October is the stretch where pouring concrete runs into the fewest weather problems in Greensboro (7 of 12 months). January, February, March, 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.
Greensboro gets about 46 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (5.8 inches in July). Inside the workable window, May and October are the driest, at 3.3 and 3.2 inches. The station averages about 42 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 | 50 | 30 | 3.2 | Cold |
| Feb | 54 | 33 | 2.5 | Cold |
| Mar | 62 | 39 | 3.7 | Cold |
| Apr | 71 | 48 | 3.6 | Workable |
| May | 79 | 58 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 85 | 65 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Jul | 89 | 71 | 5.8 | Workable |
| Aug | 87 | 68 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Sep | 81 | 61 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 71 | 49 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 61 | 39 | 3.0 | Cold |
| Dec | 53 | 33 | 3.4 | Cold |
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Inground pool in Greensboro: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an inground pool in Greensboro?
For 450 sq ft, expect $32,500 to $101,500 in the Greensboro area. A standard-spec job lands at $53,200 to $80,800. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for inground pool in Greensboro?
About $72 to $225 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 Greensboro or Burlington?
Burlington is 20 miles away. The midpoint for 450 sq ft there is $68,100, which is 2% more than Greensboro ($67,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Greensboro?
About 48% at the midpoint, or $32,400 out of $67,000. Materials are 51% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 52%.
+What would average (512 sq ft) cost in Greensboro?
$36,900 to $115,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does inground pool need a permit in Greensboro?
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 Greensboro area (our national range of $100 to $300 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Greensboro expensive for inground pool compared with the rest of North Carolina?
Greensboro is 2% below the North Carolina statewide estimate ($68,500 at the midpoint). We cover 11 metros in North Carolina; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in Greensboro?
The BLS median is $19.28 an hour in the Greensboro area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.65 to $23.22.
+What do basic and premium inground pool work cost in Greensboro?
For 450 sq ft, basic work runs $32,500 to $60,100 and premium work $73,900 to $101,500. 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 Greensboro?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through October. 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 Greensboro
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.