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Dakota City renovation costs
Official wage and housing data for Dakota City, Iowa. Use the calculator to estimate a project with your own prices.
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About Dakota City
- Median home value
- $119,800
Housing figures: US Census ACS (2024), published for Dakota City (Census place 1918075).
Construction wages near Dakota City
Hourly wages for construction trades in the Northwest Iowa 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 | $20.70 | $22.55 | $24.65 | 1,450 |
| Electricians | $21.64 | $28.98 | $38.97 | 1,270 |
| Carpenters | $21.21 | $23.00 | $28.38 | 530 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $23.19 | $29.72 | $34.44 | 370 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $22.89 | $28.27 | $36.47 | 360 |
| Construction Managers | $35.30 | $39.98 | $49.39 | 230 |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | $17.81 | $21.91 | $26.93 | 50 |
| Roofers | $19.81 | $23.20 | $28.89 | 40 |
Source: BLS OEWS, 2025. 8 wage records cover this labor market.
Estimate a renovation in Dakota City
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