Inground pool cost in Tennessee
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (450 sq ft)
- $34,300 – $107,000
- Per sq ft
- $76 – $238
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $74,500
- Metros covered
- 8
Across Tennessee, an inground pool costs about $34,300 to $107,000 for 450 sq ft. Statewide, that midpoint is 5% below the US figure of $74,500. Construction laborers earn a median $21.64 an hour in Tennessee (US: $22.66).
Inside Tennessee, the metros we cover range from $68,000 (Johnson City) to $72,400 (Nashville) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 450 sq ft in Tennessee (statewide), standard level
$56,200 to $85,400
About $125 to $189 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 51% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $27,100 | $41,300 |
| Labor | $28,900 | $43,800 |
| Permits and fees | $150 | $220 |
| Total | $56,200 | $85,400 |
Cost breakdown for 450 sq ft in Tennessee
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,500 | $34,200 | $52,000 | 48% |
| Labor | $17,800 | $36,400 | $55,000 | 51% |
| Permits and fees | $90 | $180 | $280 | 0% |
| Total | $34,300 | $70,800 | $107,000 | 100% |
Tennessee metro-by-metro prices
2 of the 8 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $70,800, and the top-to-bottom gap is 6%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (450 sq ft) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | $35,100 – $109,500 | $72,400 | +2% |
| Memphis, TN | $34,600 – $108,000 | $71,300 | +1% |
| Kingsport, TN | $34,400 – $107,500 | $70,900 | level |
| Knoxville, TN | $34,200 – $107,000 | $70,600 | level |
| Chattanooga, TN | $34,200 – $107,000 | $70,500 | level |
| Clarksville, TN | $33,700 – $105,500 | $69,600 | −2% |
| Jackson, TN | $33,600 – $105,000 | $69,300 | −2% |
| Johnson City, TN | $33,000 – $103,000 | $68,000 | −4% |
What construction laborers and the other trades earn in Tennessee
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 4 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 0.94 for Tennessee.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 40% of the weighting: a median of $21.64 an hour, 5% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.11 and $23.78 an hour. About 26,250 work in the state. That is 80.1 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 $25.00 an hour, which is 13% below the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $22.35 and $28.54 an hour. BLS counts 10,660 of them working in the state, 32.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.7), so the local bench is about average.
Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021), 20% of the weighting: a median of $30.70 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.87. The middle half of them earn between $26.13 and $35.05 an hour. About 1,050 work in the state. That is 3.2 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 $28.17 an hour, which is 8% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.72 and $35.32 an hour. BLS counts 9,270 of them working in the state, 28.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is about average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for construction laborers ($23.78 an hour) would add about $1,450 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($18.11) would take off about $2,400. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 3,278,760 jobs across Tennessee (May 2025), which is 2.1% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $18.11 | $21.64 | $23.78 | $22.66 | 0.95 | state |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 30% | $22.35 | $25.00 | $28.54 | $28.78 | 0.87 | state |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) | 20% | $26.13 | $30.70 | $35.05 | $29.87 | 1.03 | state |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $22.72 | $28.17 | $35.32 | $30.67 | 0.92 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.94 | |||||
Quality levels and sizes in Tennessee
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Tennessee wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$34,300 to $63,500
Vinyl-liner pool, small size
Standard
$56,200 to $85,400
Fiberglass pool, standard size
Premium
$78,100 to $107,000
Concrete or gunite, large with custom features
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small pool (400 sq ft) | $30,500 – $56,400 | $50,000 – $75,900 | $69,400 – $95,400 |
| average (512 sq ft) | $39,000 – $72,200 | $63,900 – $97,100 | $88,800 – $122,000 |
| large (800 sq ft) | $60,900 – $112,500 | $99,800 – $151,500 | $138,500 – $190,500 |
Inground pool: what moves the price in Tennessee
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.
Tennessee seasons and inground pool
Season matters for inground pool. For each Tennessee metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for pouring concrete.
Memphis has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Tennessee at 7 months (March through June and September through November); Jackson has the shortest at 5 (April through June and September through October). Rainfall runs from 44 inches a year in Johnson City to 57 inches in Jackson.
We do not adjust prices by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. Timing is still worth raising when you collect bids.
| Metro | Jan avg low °F | Jul avg high °F | Precip (in/yr) | Comfortable months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | 30 | 91 | 51 | 5: April through June and September through October |
| Memphis | 33 | 92 | 55 | 7: March through June and September through November |
| Knoxville | 30 | 88 | 52 | 7: April through October |
| Chattanooga | 32 | 91 | 55 | 6: March through June and September through October |
| Kingsport | 27 | 87 | 45 | 7: April through October |
| Clarksville | 28 | 90 | 54 | 5: April through June and September through October |
| Jackson | 27 | 91 | 57 | 5: April through June and September through October |
| Johnson City | 26 | 86 | 44 | 7: April through October |
If you are planning more than one job in Tennessee
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Tennessee wages and prices. Against national midpoints, paver patio comes out highest (−3%) and concrete patio lowest (−8%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,550 – $10,800 | −6% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,900 – $5,250 | −3% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,650 | −8% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,950 – $13,900 | −8% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $570 – $2,000 | −6% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,850 – $13,000 | −3% |
Tennessee against its neighbors
Tennessee ranks 37 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for inground pool, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $102,500 and the cheapest Arkansas at $64,300, both for 450 sq ft at the midpoint. Tennessee sits at $70,800. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 170 miles away | $34,800 – $109,000 | $71,900 | +2% |
| Alabama | 190 miles away | $31,800 – $99,300 | $65,500 | −7% |
| Georgia | 210 miles away | $32,600 – $102,000 | $67,200 | −5% |
| Indiana | 300 miles away | $38,700 – $121,000 | $79,800 | +13% |
| Mississippi | 330 miles away | $31,700 – $99,100 | $65,400 | −8% |
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Inground pool in Tennessee: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an inground pool in Tennessee?
$34,300 to $107,000 for 450 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Tennessee can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Tennessee is cheapest for inground pool?
Johnson City at about $68,000 (midpoint, 450 sq ft). The priciest is Nashville at $72,400.
+Is inground pool cheaper in Tennessee than the US average?
It is 5% cheaper: $70,800 against $74,500 for 450 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Tennessee?
About 51% ($36,400). Materials are 48%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.94x the national wage level.
+What do construction laborers earn in Tennessee?
The BLS statewide median is $21.64 an hour, against $22.66 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.11 to $23.78.
+Where does Tennessee rank for inground pool costs?
37th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $70,800 for 450 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium inground pool work cost in Tennessee?
For 450 sq ft, basic work runs $34,300 to $63,500 and premium work $78,100 to $107,000. Basic means: vinyl-liner pool, small size. Premium means: concrete or gunite, large with custom features.
+Does the season matter for inground pool in Tennessee?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Tennessee metros we cover, Memphis has the most comfortable months (7 of 12) based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Our prices do not change by month, so ask contractors whether they charge more or less in busy and slow seasons.
Inground pool by city in Tennessee
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.