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Iowa City renovation costs
Official wage and housing data for Iowa City, Iowa. Use the calculator to estimate a project with your own prices.
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About Iowa City
- Median home value
- $285,900
Housing figures: US Census ACS (2024), published for Iowa City (Census place 1938595).
Construction wages near Iowa City
Hourly wages for construction trades in the Iowa City, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Laborers | $21.87 | $23.05 | $28.74 | 800 |
| Electricians | $21.93 | $28.61 | $34.19 | 370 |
| Carpenters | $21.98 | $23.89 | $29.70 | 360 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $23.29 | $29.49 | $36.43 | 190 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $23.19 | $30.98 | $36.72 | 150 |
| Construction Managers | $37.11 | $46.98 | $65.18 | 140 |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | $18.21 | $21.62 | $26.85 | 90 |
Source: BLS OEWS, 2025. 7 wage records cover this labor market.
Estimate a renovation in Iowa City
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