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Dows renovation costs
Official wage and housing data for Dows, Iowa. Use the calculator to estimate a project with your own prices.
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About Dows
- Median home value
- $59,800
Housing figures: US Census ACS (2024), published for Dows (Census place 1922305).
Construction wages near Dows
Hourly wages for construction trades in the Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area, 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 | $21.82 | $22.76 | $27.26 | 1,120 |
| Electricians | $21.93 | $27.95 | $36.13 | 530 |
| Carpenters | $22.39 | $25.00 | $29.85 | 290 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $22.56 | $27.46 | $29.35 | 270 |
| Construction Managers | $36.89 | $47.91 | $62.60 | 260 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $22.76 | $28.92 | $34.87 | 190 |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | $17.93 | $21.70 | $28.71 | 80 |
| Roofers | $19.81 | $23.20 | $28.89 | 40 |
Source: BLS OEWS, 2025. 15 wage records cover this labor market.
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