Inground pool cost in Greenville, SC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (450 sq ft)
- $32,900 – $102,500
- Per sq ft
- $73 – $228
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $74,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #228
- 1 = most expensive
Greenville homeowners pay roughly $32,900 to $102,500 to install an inground pool at 450 sq ft, or $73 to $228 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Greenville is 9% lower. Construction laborers earn a median of $21.34 an hour in the Greenville area, 6% below the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 450 sq ft in Greenville, SC, standard level
$53,800 to $81,800
About $119 to $181 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 49% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $27,100 | $41,400 |
| Labor | $26,500 | $40,200 |
| Permits and fees | $150 | $220 |
| Total | $53,800 | $81,800 |
Cost breakdown for 450 sq ft in Greenville, SC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,500 | $34,200 | $52,000 | 51% |
| Labor | $16,300 | $33,400 | $50,400 | 49% |
| Permits and fees | $95 | $190 | $280 | 0% |
| Total | $32,900 | $67,800 | $102,500 | 100% |
Why Greenville prices look the way they do
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, Greenville wages are 0.86 times the national level. Labor makes up about 49% of the midpoint estimate (52% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Greenville 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 (93.3) and land at $95 to $280.
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Greenville is 0.86 times the national level.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 40% of the weighting: a median of $21.34 an hour, 6% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.77 and $23.59 an hour. About 3,250 work in the metro. That is 74.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073, weighted 30%) the local median is $23.55 an hour, which is 18% below the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $22.10 and $27.31 an hour. BLS counts 1,130 of them working in the area, 26.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021), 20% of the weighting: a median of $23.91 an hour, 20% below the US median of $29.87. The middle half of them earn between $21.18 and $29.87 an hour. About 60 work in the metro. That is 1.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 3.4 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 10%) the local median is $24.46 an hour, which is 20% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.45 and $30.61 an hour. BLS counts 960 of them working in the area, 22.1 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 ($23.59 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $1,550. At the 25th percentile ($17.77) it shrinks by about $2,450. The total moves by 2.3% or 3.6%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 434,900 jobs in the Greenville-Anderson-Greer area. That makes it the 58th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.28% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $17.77 | $21.34 | $23.59 | $22.66 | 0.94 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 30% | $22.10 | $23.55 | $27.31 | $28.78 | 0.82 | metro |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) | 20% | $21.18 | $23.91 | $29.87 | $29.87 | 0.80 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $22.45 | $24.46 | $30.61 | $30.67 | 0.80 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.86 | |||||
Cost by quality level and size in Greenville
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Greenville 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
$32,900 to $60,800
Vinyl-liner pool, small size
Standard
$53,800 to $81,800
Fiberglass pool, standard size
Premium
$74,800 to $102,500
Concrete or gunite, large with custom features
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small pool (400 sq ft) | $29,200 – $54,100 | $47,900 – $72,700 | $66,500 – $91,300 |
| average (512 sq ft) | $37,400 – $69,200 | $61,200 – $93,000 | $85,100 – $117,000 |
| large (800 sq ft) | $58,300 – $108,000 | $95,600 – $145,000 | $133,000 – $182,500 |
Planning more than one job in Greenville?
Because every project leans on different trades, Greenville's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, French drain runs −7% and retaining wall −9%.
| 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 – $3,700 | −8% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,900 – $13,800 | −9% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $560 – $1,950 | −7% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,300 – $12,300 | −9% |
When to schedule inground pool in Greenville
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Greenville Dwtn Ap (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through June and August through November are the stretches where pouring concrete runs into the fewest weather problems in Greenville (8 of 12 months). January, February and December have an average overnight low of 40°F or below; 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 47 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are March, July and December (5.2 inches in July). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 3.5 and 3.2 inches. The station averages about 52 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 | 54 | 35 | 4.0 | Cold |
| Feb | 58 | 38 | 3.7 | Cold |
| Mar | 65 | 44 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 75 | 52 | 3.6 | Workable |
| May | 81 | 61 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 88 | 68 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 91 | 72 | 5.2 | Hot |
| Aug | 89 | 71 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 84 | 65 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 74 | 54 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 64 | 44 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Dec | 56 | 37 | 4.3 | Cold |
Is Greenville 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 $65,000 to $69,100 across Greenville and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville, SCthis page | $32,900 – $102,500 | $67,800 | |
| Spartanburg, SC35 miles | $32,400 – $101,500 | $67,000 | −1% |
| Asheville, NC65 miles | $33,500 – $104,500 | $69,100 | +2% |
| Athens, GA70 miles | $31,500 – $98,500 | $65,000 | −4% |
| Gainesville, GA85 miles | $31,900 – $99,700 | $65,800 | −3% |
| Augusta, GA90 miles | $32,000 – $100,000 | $66,100 | −2% |
| South Carolina (statewide) | $32,700 – $102,000 | $67,400 | −1% |
| United States | $36,100 – $113,000 | $74,500 | +10% |
Across 300 US metros, Greenville comes in at #228 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $105,000; the cheapest is McAllen, TX at $62,300 (midpoints, 450 sq ft). Statewide, Greenville is 1% above the South Carolina figure.
Other South Carolina metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia, SC | 394,200 jobs | $32,500 – $101,500 | $67,000 | −1% |
| Charleston, SC | 394,170 jobs | $33,000 – $103,500 | $68,200 | +1% |
| Spartanburg, SC | 165,150 jobs | $32,400 – $101,500 | $67,000 | −1% |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | 146,260 jobs | $31,500 – $98,400 | $64,900 | −4% |
| Florence, SC | 89,060 jobs | $33,000 – $103,000 | $68,100 | level |
| Hilton Head, SC | 81,920 jobs | $33,300 – $104,000 | $68,700 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like Greenville's
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | 445,550 jobs | $33,300 – $104,000 | $68,700 | +1% |
| Knoxville, TN | 424,600 jobs | $34,200 – $107,000 | $70,600 | +4% |
| Honolulu, HI | 446,380 jobs | $50,200 – $156,500 | $103,500 | +52% |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 409,690 jobs | $33,500 – $104,500 | $69,100 | +2% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Greenville bid
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.
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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 $32,900 to $102,500 in the Greenville area. A standard-spec job lands at $53,800 to $81,800. 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 $73 to $228 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 Greenville or Spartanburg?
Spartanburg is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 450 sq ft there is $67,000, which is 1% less than Greenville ($67,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Greenville?
About 49% at the midpoint, or $33,400 out of $67,800. Materials are 51% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 52%.
+What would average (512 sq ft) cost in Greenville?
$37,400 to $117,000. 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 $95 to $280 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 South Carolina?
Greenville 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 Greenville?
The BLS median is $21.34 an hour in the Greenville area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.77 to $23.59.
+What do basic and premium inground pool work cost in Greenville?
For 450 sq ft, basic work runs $32,900 to $60,800 and premium work $74,800 to $102,500. 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 Greenville?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through June and August through November. September 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 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.