Indiana · IN
Columbus renovation costs
Official wage and housing data for Columbus, Indiana. Use the calculator to estimate a project with your own prices.
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About Columbus
- Median home value
- $244,200
Housing figures: US Census ACS (2024), published for Columbus (Census place 1814734).
Construction wages near Columbus
Hourly wages for construction trades in the Columbus, IN 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 | $21.11 | $25.91 | $28.19 | 310 |
| Electricians | $29.06 | $38.30 | $38.35 | 290 |
| Carpenters | $27.19 | $32.59 | $37.98 | 190 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $30.43 | $41.31 | $46.67 | 100 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $22.50 | $26.20 | $31.77 | 70 |
| Roofers | $22.42 | $28.56 | $33.99 | 50 |
| Construction Managers | $39.40 | $49.05 | $62.36 | 40 |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | $22.70 | $28.15 | $31.73 | 40 |
Source: BLS OEWS, 2025. 8 wage records cover this labor market.
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