Pool Installation cost per square foot of pool in Memphis
Pool Installation cost per square foot of pool in Memphis, Tennessee in 2026.
Low
$32,200
Average
$52,400
High
$78,200
Memphis crews quote about $46 – $140 per square foot of pool.
Multiply local unit rates by your real measurements.
What drives pool installation prices in Memphis
Local labor, permitting and climate move Memphis prices away from the national average.
Labor market
Licensed trade labor in Memphis runs about 92% of the national average, and the best crews book out fastest in spring and early summer.
Permits
Most Memphis, TN projects that change structure, electrical, plumbing or mechanical systems need a permit from the local building department; cosmetic work usually does not.
Climate
Tennessee weather drives material choices here, so ask contractors what they install most often in Memphis and why.
Memphis unit pricing by material
Ways to lower your Memphis price
- Choose a standard fiberglass shape over a custom gunite design — same swim, far less money.
- Phase the project: pool and minimum deck now, spa, cover and landscaping later.
- Build in fall or winter when pool crews discount to keep working.
- Do your own landscaping restoration after the crews leave.
- Get quotes on the complete project including deck, fence and equipment so bids are comparable.
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