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Ely renovation costs
Official wage and housing data for Ely, Iowa. Use the calculator to estimate a project with your own prices.
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About Ely
- Median home value
- $311,900
Housing figures: US Census ACS (2024), published for Ely (Census place 1925365).
Construction wages near Ely
Hourly wages for construction trades in the Cedar Rapids, IA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | $19.28 | $24.15 | $30.12 | 1,690 |
| Construction Laborers | $21.73 | $23.40 | $28.57 | 990 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $24.95 | $40.01 | $41.02 | 780 |
| Carpenters | $23.11 | $28.33 | $31.75 | 530 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $23.29 | $29.17 | $37.26 | 380 |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | $19.94 | $22.21 | $28.81 | 290 |
| Construction Managers | $39.32 | $47.30 | $64.01 | 280 |
| Roofers | $22.42 | $23.00 | $29.18 | 120 |
| Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles | $24.83 | $28.84 | $31.93 | 30 |
Source: BLS OEWS, 2025. 9 wage records cover this labor market.
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