Inground pool cost in Myrtle Beach, SC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (450 sq ft)
- $31,500 – $98,400
- Per sq ft
- $69.50 – $218
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −13%
- US $74,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #281
- 1 = most expensive
Myrtle Beach homeowners pay roughly $31,500 to $98,400 to install an inground pool at 450 sq ft, or $69.50 to $218 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Myrtle Beach is 13% lower. Construction laborers earn a median of $18.37 an hour in the Myrtle Beach area, 19% below the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 450 sq ft in Myrtle Beach, SC, standard level
$51,500 to $78,300
About $114 to $173 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 47% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $27,100 | $41,400 |
| Labor | $24,200 | $36,700 |
| Permits and fees | $150 | $220 |
| Total | $51,500 | $78,300 |
Cost breakdown for 450 sq ft in Myrtle Beach, SC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,500 | $34,200 | $52,000 | 53% |
| Labor | $14,900 | $30,500 | $46,100 | 47% |
| Permits and fees | $95 | $190 | $280 | 0% |
| Total | $31,500 | $64,900 | $98,400 | 100% |
What is behind the Myrtle Beach number
Labor is 47% 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 Myrtle Beach the blended ratio comes out at 0.79.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Myrtle Beach 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 (93.6) and land at $95 to $280.
Inground pool: what moves the price in Myrtle Beach
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.
Related projects, priced for Myrtle Beach
Because every project leans on different trades, Myrtle Beach's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, aluminum fence runs −10% and paver patio −13%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,400 – $10,300 | −10% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,600 – $4,750 | −13% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,500 | −12% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,700 – $13,500 | −11% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $530 – $1,850 | −11% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,000 – $12,000 | −12% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: inground pool pricing in Myrtle Beach
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Myrtle Beach 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
$31,500 to $58,200
Vinyl-liner pool, small size
Standard
$51,500 to $78,300
Fiberglass pool, standard size
Premium
$71,600 to $98,400
Concrete or gunite, large with custom features
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small pool (400 sq ft) | $28,000 – $51,800 | $45,800 – $69,600 | $63,700 – $87,500 |
| average (512 sq ft) | $35,800 – $66,200 | $58,600 – $89,100 | $81,400 – $112,000 |
| large (800 sq ft) | $55,800 – $103,500 | $91,500 – $139,000 | $127,000 – $174,500 |
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 Myrtle Beach is 0.79 times the national level.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 40% of the weighting: a median of $18.37 an hour, 19% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.32 and $22.65 an hour. About 1,440 work in the metro. That is 98.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073, weighted 30%) the local median is $22.59 an hour, which is 22% below the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $19.93 and $23.83 an hour. BLS counts 980 of them working in the area, 67.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021), 20% of the weighting: a median of $22.70 an hour, 24% below the US median of $29.87. The middle half of them earn between $20.57 and $27.63 an hour. About 50 work in the metro. That is 3.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 3.4 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 10%) the local median is $23.24 an hour, which is 24% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $21.78 and $29.40 an hour. BLS counts 460 of them working in the area, 31.5 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 ($22.65 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $2,900. At the 25th percentile ($17.32) it shrinks by about $720. The total moves by 4.5% or 1.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 146,260 jobs in the Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach area. That makes it the 157th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.09% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $17.32 | $18.37 | $22.65 | $22.66 | 0.81 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 30% | $19.93 | $22.59 | $23.83 | $28.78 | 0.78 | metro |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) | 20% | $20.57 | $22.70 | $27.63 | $29.87 | 0.76 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $21.78 | $23.24 | $29.40 | $30.67 | 0.76 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.79 | |||||
Myrtle Beach against nearby metros and the rest of South Carolina
Same job, same size (450 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Wilmington is the priciest of the group at $68,400.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Beach, SCthis page | $31,500 – $98,400 | $64,900 | |
| Florence, SC50 miles | $33,000 – $103,000 | $68,100 | +5% |
| Wilmington, NC60 miles | $33,200 – $103,500 | $68,400 | +5% |
| Fayetteville, NC80 miles | $32,800 – $102,500 | $67,600 | +4% |
| Charleston, SC85 miles | $33,000 – $103,500 | $68,200 | +5% |
| Columbia, SC120 miles | $32,500 – $101,500 | $67,000 | +3% |
| South Carolina (statewide) | $32,700 – $102,000 | $67,400 | +4% |
| United States | $36,100 – $113,000 | $74,500 | +15% |
Across 300 US metros, Myrtle Beach comes in at #281 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $105,000; the cheapest is McAllen, TX at $62,300 (midpoints, 450 sq ft). Statewide, Myrtle Beach is 4% below the South Carolina figure.
Other South Carolina metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville, SC | 434,900 jobs | $32,900 – $102,500 | $67,800 | +4% |
| Columbia, SC | 394,200 jobs | $32,500 – $101,500 | $67,000 | +3% |
| Charleston, SC | 394,170 jobs | $33,000 – $103,500 | $68,200 | +5% |
| Spartanburg, SC | 165,150 jobs | $32,400 – $101,500 | $67,000 | +3% |
| Florence, SC | 89,060 jobs | $33,000 – $103,000 | $68,100 | +5% |
| Hilton Head, SC | 81,920 jobs | $33,300 – $104,000 | $68,700 | +6% |
Cities with a workforce like Myrtle Beach's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Myrtle Beach against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo, ND | 148,660 jobs | $35,900 – $112,000 | $73,900 | +14% |
| Vallejo, CA | 144,130 jobs | $43,400 – $135,500 | $89,500 | +38% |
| Killeen, TX | 150,580 jobs | $31,800 – $99,400 | $65,600 | +1% |
| Huntington, WV | 140,740 jobs | $33,900 – $106,000 | $69,900 | +8% |
When to schedule inground pool in Myrtle Beach
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Myrtle Beach (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through November is the stretch where pouring concrete runs into the fewest weather problems in Myrtle Beach (9 of 12 months). January, February 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.
Myrtle Beach gets about 54 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are July, August and September (6.8 inches in September). Inside the workable window, April and November are the driest, at 3.4 and 3.1 inches. The station averages about 22 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 | 56 | 34 | 3.4 | Cold |
| Feb | 58 | 36 | 3.8 | Cold |
| Mar | 64 | 42 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 72 | 51 | 3.4 | Workable |
| May | 79 | 60 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 85 | 68 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Jul | 87 | 72 | 6.6 | Workable |
| Aug | 87 | 70 | 6.3 | Workable |
| Sep | 83 | 65 | 6.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 76 | 54 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Nov | 66 | 42 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 59 | 36 | 3.8 | Cold |
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Inground pool in Myrtle Beach: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an inground pool in Myrtle Beach?
For 450 sq ft, expect $31,500 to $98,400 in the Myrtle Beach area. A standard-spec job lands at $51,500 to $78,300. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for inground pool in Myrtle Beach?
About $69.50 to $218 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 Myrtle Beach or Florence?
Florence is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 450 sq ft there is $68,100, which is 5% more than Myrtle Beach ($64,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Myrtle Beach?
About 47% at the midpoint, or $30,500 out of $64,900. Materials are 53% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 52%.
+What would average (512 sq ft) cost in Myrtle Beach?
$35,800 to $112,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does inground pool need a permit in Myrtle Beach?
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 Myrtle Beach area (our national range of $100 to $300 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Myrtle Beach expensive for inground pool compared with the rest of South Carolina?
Myrtle Beach is 4% below 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 Myrtle Beach?
The BLS median is $18.37 an hour in the Myrtle Beach area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.32 to $22.65.
+What do basic and premium inground pool work cost in Myrtle Beach?
For 450 sq ft, basic work runs $31,500 to $58,200 and premium work $71,600 to $98,400. 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 Myrtle Beach?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March 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 Myrtle Beach
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.