Inground pool cost in Kingsport, TN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (450 sq ft)
- $34,400 – $107,500
- Per sq ft
- $76 – $238
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $74,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #182
- 1 = most expensive
Kingsport homeowners pay roughly $34,400 to $107,500 to install an inground pool at 450 sq ft, or $76 to $238 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Kingsport is 5% lower. Construction laborers earn a median of $21.81 an hour in the Kingsport area, 4% below the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 450 sq ft in Kingsport, TN, standard level
$56,300 to $85,500
About $125 to $190 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 51% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $27,100 | $41,300 |
| Labor | $29,000 | $44,000 |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $210 |
| Total | $56,300 | $85,500 |
Cost breakdown for 450 sq ft in Kingsport, TN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,500 | $34,200 | $52,000 | 48% |
| Labor | $17,800 | $36,500 | $55,200 | 51% |
| Permits and fees | $85 | $170 | $260 | 0% |
| Total | $34,400 | $70,900 | $107,500 | 100% |
Where the Kingsport price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on construction laborers, who do 40% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $21.81 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Kingsport is 0.94 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 51% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Kingsport metro is 96.2 (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 (86.4) and land at $85 to $260.
How Kingsport compares
Same job, same size (450 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Kingsport is the priciest of the group. Hickory is the cheapest at $67,700.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsport, TNthis page | $34,400 – $107,500 | $70,900 | |
| Johnson City, TN25 miles | $33,000 – $103,000 | $68,000 | −4% |
| Asheville, NC70 miles | $33,500 – $104,500 | $69,100 | −3% |
| Hickory, NC75 miles | $32,800 – $102,500 | $67,700 | −5% |
| Knoxville, TN100 miles | $34,200 – $107,000 | $70,600 | level |
| Blacksburg, VA110 miles | $33,000 – $103,000 | $68,000 | −4% |
| Tennessee (statewide) | $34,300 – $107,000 | $70,800 | level |
| United States | $36,100 – $113,000 | $74,500 | +5% |
Across 300 US metros, Kingsport comes in at #182 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $105,000; the cheapest is McAllen, TX at $62,300 (midpoints, 450 sq ft). Statewide, Kingsport is 0% above the Tennessee figure.
Other Tennessee metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | 1,099,300 jobs | $35,100 – $109,500 | $72,400 | +2% |
| Memphis, TN | 611,670 jobs | $34,600 – $108,000 | $71,300 | +1% |
| Knoxville, TN | 424,600 jobs | $34,200 – $107,000 | $70,600 | level |
| Chattanooga, TN | 268,750 jobs | $34,200 – $107,000 | $70,500 | −1% |
| Clarksville, TN | 103,220 jobs | $33,700 – $105,500 | $69,600 | −2% |
| Jackson, TN | 84,530 jobs | $33,600 – $105,000 | $69,300 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Kingsport's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Kingsport against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington, VT | 120,150 jobs | $36,200 – $113,000 | $74,600 | +5% |
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $35,300 – $110,000 | $72,700 | +3% |
| Erie, PA | 120,480 jobs | $35,800 – $112,000 | $73,800 | +4% |
| Utica, NY | 118,390 jobs | $38,300 – $119,500 | $79,000 | +11% |
Kingsport: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Kingsport 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
$34,400 to $63,600
Vinyl-liner pool, small size
Standard
$56,300 to $85,500
Fiberglass pool, standard size
Premium
$78,200 to $107,500
Concrete or gunite, large with custom features
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small pool (400 sq ft) | $30,600 – $56,500 | $50,000 – $76,000 | $69,500 – $95,500 |
| average (512 sq ft) | $39,100 – $72,300 | $64,000 – $97,300 | $88,900 – $122,000 |
| large (800 sq ft) | $61,000 – $113,000 | $100,000 – $152,000 | $139,000 – $191,000 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Kingsport 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.
When to schedule inground pool in Kingsport
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Kingsport (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
April through October is the stretch where pouring concrete runs into the fewest weather problems in Kingsport (7 of 12 months). January, February, March, November 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.
Kingsport gets about 45 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 5 inches of snow. The wettest months are February, March and July (5.0 inches in July). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 3.0 and 2.4 inches. The station averages about 28 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 | 46 | 27 | 3.9 | Cold |
| Feb | 51 | 30 | 4.0 | Cold |
| Mar | 60 | 36 | 4.1 | Cold |
| Apr | 71 | 45 | 4.0 | Workable |
| May | 78 | 54 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 84 | 62 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 87 | 66 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Aug | 86 | 65 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Sep | 81 | 58 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 71 | 46 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Nov | 59 | 36 | 3.2 | Cold |
| Dec | 50 | 30 | 4.0 | Cold |
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 Kingsport is 0.94 times the national level.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 40% of the weighting: a median of $21.81 an hour, 4% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.40 and $23.70 an hour. About 1,430 work in the metro. That is 119.6 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 $26.90 an hour, which is 7% below the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $21.49 and $36.27 an hour. BLS counts 770 of them working in the area, 64.4 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 $27.62 an hour, 8% below the US median of $29.87. The middle half of them earn between $23.67 and $29.99 an hour. About 60 work in the metro. That is 5.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 3.4 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 10%) the local median is $28.54 an hour, which is 7% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.91 and $34.61 an hour. BLS counts 290 of them working in the area, 24.3 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 ($23.70 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $1,300. At the 25th percentile ($17.40) it shrinks by about $3,000. The total moves by 1.8% or 4.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 119,560 jobs in the Kingsport-Bristol area. That makes it the 183rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.08% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $17.40 | $21.81 | $23.70 | $22.66 | 0.96 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 30% | $21.49 | $26.90 | $36.27 | $28.78 | 0.93 | metro |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) | 20% | $23.67 | $27.62 | $29.99 | $29.87 | 0.92 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $22.91 | $28.54 | $34.61 | $30.67 | 0.93 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.94 | |||||
What nearby projects cost in Kingsport
Because every project leans on different trades, Kingsport's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, French drain runs −5% and concrete patio −11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,550 – $10,700 | −6% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,850 – $5,150 | −6% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,550 | −11% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,850 – $13,700 | −10% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $570 – $2,000 | −5% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,700 – $12,800 | −5% |
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Inground pool in Kingsport: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an inground pool in Kingsport?
For 450 sq ft, expect $34,400 to $107,500 in the Kingsport area. A standard-spec job lands at $56,300 to $85,500. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for inground pool in Kingsport?
About $76 to $238 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 Kingsport or Johnson City?
Johnson City is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 450 sq ft there is $68,000, which is 4% less than Kingsport ($70,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Kingsport?
About 51% at the midpoint, or $36,500 out of $70,900. Materials are 48% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 52%.
+What would average (512 sq ft) cost in Kingsport?
$39,100 to $122,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does inground pool need a permit in Kingsport?
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 Kingsport area (our national range of $100 to $300 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Kingsport expensive for inground pool compared with the rest of Tennessee?
Kingsport is 0% above the Tennessee statewide estimate ($70,800 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Tennessee; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in Kingsport?
The BLS median is $21.81 an hour in the Kingsport area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.40 to $23.70.
+What do basic and premium inground pool work cost in Kingsport?
For 450 sq ft, basic work runs $34,400 to $63,600 and premium work $78,200 to $107,500. 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 Kingsport?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through October. 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 Kingsport
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.