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Clay City renovation costs
Official wage and housing data for Clay City, Illinois. Use the calculator to estimate a project with your own prices.
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About Clay City
- Median home value
- $83,200
Housing figures: US Census ACS (2024), published for Clay City (Census place 1714715).
Construction wages near Clay City
Hourly wages for construction trades in the East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area 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 | $20.67 | $25.25 | $34.97 | 1,120 |
| Electricians | $25.84 | $38.06 | $47.70 | 590 |
| Carpenters | $22.83 | $29.36 | $39.61 | 520 |
| Construction Managers | $29.95 | $40.47 | $58.44 | 340 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $29.52 | $37.89 | $48.22 | 330 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $21.67 | $29.41 | $36.54 | 260 |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | $21.19 | $26.43 | $38.60 | 90 |
| Roofers | $17.82 | $22.21 | $30.80 | 60 |
| Tile and Stone Setters | $23.03 | $23.98 | $30.05 | 50 |
Source: BLS OEWS, 2025. 9 wage records cover this labor market.
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