Inground pool cost in Greenville, NC
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
- −10%
- US $74,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #249
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for an inground pool in the Greenville area: $32,300 to $101,000 for 450 sq ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 10% lower than the US figure. Construction laborers earn a median of $20.40 an hour in the Greenville area, 10% below the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 450 sq ft in Greenville, NC, standard level
$53,000 to $80,500
About $117 to $178 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 48% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $27,200 | $41,500 |
| Labor | $25,600 | $38,800 |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $210 |
| Total | $53,000 | $80,500 |
Cost breakdown for 450 sq ft in Greenville, NC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,500 | $34,300 | $52,200 | 51% |
| Labor | $15,700 | $32,200 | $48,700 | 48% |
| Permits and fees | $90 | $180 | $270 | 0% |
| Total | $32,300 | $66,700 | $101,000 | 100% |
What is behind the Greenville number
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 Greenville the blended ratio comes out at 0.83.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Greenville is at 96.6 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $35,600 nationally becomes $34,300 here (midpoint, 450 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 88.4: $90 to $270.
Greenville against nearby metros and the rest of North Carolina
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 $66,700 to $69,600 across Greenville and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville, NCthis page | $32,300 – $101,000 | $66,700 | |
| Raleigh, NC60 miles | $33,600 – $105,000 | $69,300 | +4% |
| Fayetteville, NC100 miles | $32,800 – $102,500 | $67,600 | +1% |
| Wilmington, NC100 miles | $33,200 – $103,500 | $68,400 | +2% |
| Durham, NC100 miles | $33,700 – $105,500 | $69,600 | +4% |
| Virginia Beach, VA100 miles | $32,700 – $102,000 | $67,400 | +1% |
| North Carolina (statewide) | $33,200 – $104,000 | $68,500 | +3% |
| United States | $36,100 – $113,000 | $74,500 | +12% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Greenville ranks #249 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Greenville is 3% below the North Carolina figure.
Elsewhere in North Carolina
| 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% |
| Greensboro, NC | 365,410 jobs | $32,500 – $101,500 | $67,000 | level |
| Durham, NC | 344,020 jobs | $33,700 – $105,500 | $69,600 | +4% |
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $32,300 – $101,000 | $66,600 | level |
| Wilmington, NC | 191,280 jobs | $33,200 – $103,500 | $68,400 | +2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Greenville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odessa, TX | 80,910 jobs | $32,800 – $102,500 | $67,700 | +1% |
| Jefferson City, MO | 80,220 jobs | $37,300 – $116,500 | $76,800 | +15% |
| Johnson City, TN | 81,690 jobs | $33,000 – $103,000 | $68,000 | +2% |
| Las Cruces, NM | 80,000 jobs | $31,800 – $99,600 | $65,700 | −2% |
What nearby projects cost in Greenville
Jobs that often go together with inground pool are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Greenville wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, French drain comes out highest (−8%) and concrete patio lowest (−14%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,450 – $10,500 | −8% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,700 – $4,850 | −11% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,100 – $3,400 | −14% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,750 – $13,500 | −11% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $550 – $1,950 | −8% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,050 – $12,000 | −12% |
The best months for inground pool in Greenville
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Greenville (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 Greenville are March through June and August through November: 8 of 12. Outside them, January, February and December have an average overnight low of 40°F or below, and July has 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, crews often start early, wet the base and plan for faster set times.
Greenville gets about 53 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 3 inches of snow. The wettest months are July, August and September (7.3 inches in September). Inside the workable window, October and November are the driest, at 3.6 and 3.4 inches. The station averages about 53 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 | 53 | 33 | 3.9 | Cold |
| Feb | 57 | 35 | 3.4 | Cold |
| Mar | 64 | 41 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Apr | 74 | 50 | 3.8 | Workable |
| May | 81 | 59 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Jun | 87 | 67 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Jul | 90 | 71 | 5.9 | Hot |
| Aug | 88 | 70 | 6.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 83 | 64 | 7.3 | Workable |
| Oct | 74 | 52 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 64 | 41 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 56 | 35 | 3.5 | Cold |
Why two Greenville 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.
Who does the work: Greenville trade wages
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 Greenville the blend is 0.83.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 40%) the local median is $20.40 an hour, which is 10% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.36 and $23.08 an hour. BLS counts 450 of them working in the area, 55.7 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 $23.05 an hour, 20% below the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $20.96 and $27.03 an hour. About 210 work in the metro. That is 26.0 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 $21.33 an hour, which is 29% below the national $29.87. The middle half of them earn between $20.96 and $23.13 an hour. BLS counts 40 of them working in the area, 5.0 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 $27.44 an hour, 11% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.28 and $30.90 an hour. About 250 work in the metro. That is 31.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (construction laborers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $1,850 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $2,100. That is a swing of roughly 3.1% to 2.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Greenville has 80,770 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 236th 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% | $17.36 | $20.40 | $23.08 | $22.66 | 0.90 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 30% | $20.96 | $23.05 | $27.03 | $28.78 | 0.80 | metro |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) | 20% | $20.96 | $21.33 | $23.13 | $29.87 | 0.71 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $22.28 | $27.44 | $30.90 | $30.67 | 0.89 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.83 | |||||
Cost by quality level and size in Greenville
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Greenville. 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
$32,300 to $59,900
Vinyl-liner pool, small size
Standard
$53,000 to $80,500
Fiberglass pool, standard size
Premium
$73,600 to $101,000
Concrete or gunite, large with custom features
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small pool (400 sq ft) | $28,800 – $53,200 | $47,100 – $71,600 | $65,500 – $89,900 |
| average (512 sq ft) | $36,800 – $68,100 | $60,300 – $91,600 | $83,700 – $115,000 |
| large (800 sq ft) | $57,400 – $106,500 | $94,100 – $143,000 | $130,500 – $179,500 |
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Inground pool in Greenville: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an inground pool in Greenville?
For 450 sq ft, expect $32,300 to $101,000 in the Greenville area. A standard-spec job lands at $53,000 to $80,500. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for inground pool in Greenville?
About $71.50 to $224 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $90 to $270 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $80 to $250.
+Is inground pool cheaper in Greenville or Raleigh?
Raleigh is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 450 sq ft there is $69,300, which is 4% more than Greenville ($66,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Greenville?
About 48% at the midpoint, or $32,200 out of $66,700. Materials are 51% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 52%.
+What would average (512 sq ft) cost in Greenville?
$36,800 to $115,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does inground pool need a permit in Greenville?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $90 to $270 for fees in the Greenville area (our national range of $100 to $300 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Greenville expensive for inground pool compared with the rest of North Carolina?
Greenville is 3% 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 Greenville?
The BLS median is $20.40 an hour in the Greenville area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.36 to $23.08.
+What do basic and premium inground pool work cost in Greenville?
For 450 sq ft, basic work runs $32,300 to $59,900 and premium work $73,600 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 Greenville?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through June and August through November. October and November 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 Greenville
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.