Alabama · AL
Birmingham renovation costs
Official wage and housing data for Birmingham, Alabama. Use the calculator to estimate a project with your own prices.
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About Birmingham
- Median home value
- $158,800
Housing figures: US Census ACS (2024), published for Birmingham (Census place 0107000).
Construction wages near Birmingham
Hourly wages for construction trades in the Birmingham, AL labor market (2025). The calculator's low, typical and high scenarios use the 25th percentile, median and 75th percentile of these wages.
| Trade | Low (25th) | Typical (median) | High (75th) | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Laborers | $15.51 | $18.45 | $22.60 | 4,780 |
| Electricians | $22.84 | $27.23 | $30.69 | 2,780 |
| Construction Managers | $38.57 | $49.12 | $61.13 | 2,460 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $20.50 | $23.43 | $29.05 | 2,370 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $23.67 | $28.89 | $30.98 | 1,840 |
| Carpenters | $22.00 | $24.23 | $28.95 | 1,660 |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | $18.25 | $21.42 | $24.98 | 380 |
| Roofers | $20.90 | $22.41 | $27.09 | 260 |
| Tile and Stone Setters | $17.94 | $21.82 | $23.89 | 70 |
Source: BLS OEWS, 2025. 9 wage records cover this labor market.
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