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Chester renovation costs
Official wage and housing data for Chester, Arkansas. Use the calculator to estimate a project with your own prices.
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About Chester
Housing figures: US Census ACS (2024), published for Chester (Census place 0513570).
Construction wages near Chester
Hourly wages for construction trades in the Fort Smith, AR-OK 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 | $16.31 | $17.77 | $21.83 | 670 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $19.92 | $23.16 | $27.68 | 410 |
| Electricians | $19.09 | $25.24 | $31.02 | 370 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $18.23 | $23.24 | $28.84 | 250 |
| Carpenters | $17.84 | $20.39 | $23.62 | 240 |
| Roofers | $17.80 | $21.27 | $24.62 | 140 |
| Construction Managers | $30.92 | $39.88 | $45.42 | 130 |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | $17.01 | $18.98 | $21.63 | 50 |
Source: BLS OEWS, 2025. 8 wage records cover this labor market.
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