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Thomson renovation costs
Official wage and housing data for Thomson, Illinois. Use the calculator to estimate a project with your own prices.
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About Thomson
- Median home value
- $117,000
Housing figures: US Census ACS (2024), published for Thomson (Census place 1775172).
Construction wages near Thomson
Hourly wages for construction trades in the Northwest 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 | $21.50 | $28.29 | $43.53 | 1,110 |
| Electricians | $28.74 | $38.95 | $49.74 | 620 |
| Carpenters | $23.56 | $29.71 | $43.97 | 500 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $28.47 | $45.00 | $57.65 | 450 |
| Construction Managers | $32.54 | $43.42 | $61.91 | 360 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $24.49 | $32.02 | $45.48 | 230 |
| Roofers | $27.81 | $37.21 | $46.64 | 190 |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | $21.00 | $23.52 | $31.00 | 80 |
Source: BLS OEWS, 2025. 8 wage records cover this labor market.
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