Inground pool cost in Florence, SC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (450 sq ft)
- $33,000 – $103,000
- Per sq ft
- $73 – $229
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $74,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #223
- 1 = most expensive
An inground pool in Florence, SC usually costs $33,000 to $103,000 for 450 sq ft. That works out to about $73 to $229 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $6,350 less. Construction laborers earn a median of $21.75 an hour in the Florence area, 4% below the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 450 sq ft in Florence, SC, standard level
$54,100 to $82,100
About $120 to $182 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 49% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $27,100 | $41,400 |
| Labor | $26,800 | $40,600 |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $210 |
| Total | $54,100 | $82,100 |
Cost breakdown for 450 sq ft in Florence, SC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,500 | $34,200 | $52,000 | 50% |
| Labor | $16,400 | $33,700 | $50,900 | 49% |
| Permits and fees | $85 | $170 | $260 | 0% |
| Total | $33,000 | $68,100 | $103,000 | 100% |
Why Florence prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on construction laborers, who do 40% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $21.75 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Florence is 0.87 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 49% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Florence is at 96.3 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $35,600 nationally becomes $34,200 here (midpoint, 450 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 86.8: $85 to $260.
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 Florence. The wage table below marks each row.
Florence weather and the inground pool calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Florence Rgnl Ap (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 Florence are March through June and September through November: 7 of 12. Outside them, January, February and December have an average overnight low of 40°F or below, and 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.
Florence gets about 45 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (5.8 inches in July). Inside the workable window, April and November are the driest, at 3.0 and 2.6 inches. The station averages about 70 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 | 57 | 36 | 3.1 | Cold |
| Feb | 61 | 39 | 3.0 | Cold |
| Mar | 68 | 44 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Apr | 77 | 52 | 3.0 | Workable |
| May | 84 | 61 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 89 | 69 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Jul | 92 | 72 | 5.8 | Hot |
| Aug | 90 | 71 | 4.9 | Hot |
| Sep | 85 | 66 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 77 | 54 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Nov | 67 | 44 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Dec | 59 | 38 | 3.5 | Cold |
Florence against nearby metros and the rest of South Carolina
Same job, same size (450 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Charlotte is the priciest of the group at $69,600. Myrtle Beach is the cheapest at $64,900.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence, SCthis page | $33,000 – $103,000 | $68,100 | |
| Myrtle Beach, SC50 miles | $31,500 – $98,400 | $64,900 | −5% |
| Columbia, SC70 miles | $32,500 – $101,500 | $67,000 | −2% |
| Fayetteville, NC75 miles | $32,800 – $102,500 | $67,600 | −1% |
| Charleston, SC80 miles | $33,000 – $103,500 | $68,200 | level |
| Charlotte, NC90 miles | $33,700 – $105,500 | $69,600 | +2% |
| South Carolina (statewide) | $32,700 – $102,000 | $67,400 | −1% |
| United States | $36,100 – $113,000 | $74,500 | +9% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Florence ranks #223 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Florence is 1% above the South Carolina figure.
Elsewhere in South Carolina
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville, SC | 434,900 jobs | $32,900 – $102,500 | $67,800 | level |
| Columbia, SC | 394,200 jobs | $32,500 – $101,500 | $67,000 | −2% |
| Charleston, SC | 394,170 jobs | $33,000 – $103,500 | $68,200 | level |
| Spartanburg, SC | 165,150 jobs | $32,400 – $101,500 | $67,000 | −2% |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | 146,260 jobs | $31,500 – $98,400 | $64,900 | −5% |
| Hilton Head, SC | 81,920 jobs | $33,300 – $104,000 | $68,700 | +1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Florence against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medford, OR | 89,060 jobs | $39,100 – $122,000 | $80,600 | +18% |
| Bloomington, IL | 88,110 jobs | $42,700 – $133,000 | $88,000 | +29% |
| St. George, UT | 90,500 jobs | $34,200 – $107,000 | $70,600 | +4% |
| Monroe, LA | 87,500 jobs | $31,400 – $98,100 | $64,700 | −5% |
Why two Florence 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.
Planning more than one job in Florence?
Jobs that often go together with inground pool are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Florence wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, aluminum fence comes out highest (−7%) and concrete patio lowest (−10%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,500 – $10,600 | −7% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,750 – $5,000 | −8% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,600 | −10% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,850 – $13,800 | −9% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $550 – $1,950 | −8% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,300 – $12,300 | −9% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: inground pool pricing in Florence
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Florence. 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
$33,000 to $61,100
Vinyl-liner pool, small size
Standard
$54,100 to $82,100
Fiberglass pool, standard size
Premium
$75,100 to $103,000
Concrete or gunite, large with custom features
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small pool (400 sq ft) | $29,400 – $54,300 | $48,100 – $73,000 | $66,800 – $91,800 |
| average (512 sq ft) | $37,500 – $69,500 | $61,500 – $93,400 | $85,400 – $117,500 |
| large (800 sq ft) | $58,600 – $108,500 | $96,000 – $146,000 | $133,500 – $183,500 |
What local crews earn in Florence
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 Florence the blend is 0.87.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 40%) the local median is $21.75 an hour, which is 4% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.11 and $26.11 an hour. BLS counts 650 of them working in the area, 73.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073), 30% of the weighting: a median of $23.08 an hour, 20% below the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $22.08 and $27.20 an hour. About 250 work in the metro. That is 28.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) carry 20% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Florence metro, so we used the South Carolina statewide median: $23.56 an hour against $29.87 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $21.85 and $29.66 an hour.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 10% of the weighting: a median of $27.00 an hour, 12% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.00 and $30.38 an hour. About 190 work in the metro. That is 21.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (construction laborers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $3,000 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $2,500. That is a swing of roughly 3.7% to 4.4% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Florence has 89,060 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 221st 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% | $18.11 | $21.75 | $26.11 | $22.66 | 0.96 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 30% | $22.08 | $23.08 | $27.20 | $28.78 | 0.80 | metro |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) | 20% | $21.85 | $23.56 | $29.66 | $29.87 | 0.79 | state |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $22.00 | $27.00 | $30.38 | $30.67 | 0.88 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.87 | |||||
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Inground pool in Florence: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an inground pool in Florence?
For 450 sq ft, expect $33,000 to $103,000 in the Florence area. A standard-spec job lands at $54,100 to $82,100. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for inground pool in Florence?
About $73 to $229 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $85 to $260 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $80 to $250.
+Is inground pool cheaper in Florence or Myrtle Beach?
Myrtle Beach is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 450 sq ft there is $64,900, which is 5% less than Florence ($68,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Florence?
About 49% at the midpoint, or $33,700 out of $68,100. Materials are 50% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 52%.
+What would average (512 sq ft) cost in Florence?
$37,500 to $117,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does inground pool need a permit in Florence?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $85 to $260 for fees in the Florence area (our national range of $100 to $300 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Florence expensive for inground pool compared with the rest of South Carolina?
Florence is 1% above the South Carolina statewide estimate ($67,400 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in South Carolina; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in Florence?
The BLS median is $21.75 an hour in the Florence area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.11 to $26.11.
+What do basic and premium inground pool work cost in Florence?
For 450 sq ft, basic work runs $33,000 to $61,100 and premium work $75,100 to $103,000. 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 Florence?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through June and September through November. April 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 Florence
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.