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Newton renovation costs
Official wage and housing data for Newton, Iowa. Use the calculator to estimate a project with your own prices.
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About Newton
- Median home value
- $153,700
Housing figures: US Census ACS (2024), published for Newton (Census place 1956505).
Construction wages near Newton
Hourly wages for construction trades in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, 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 | $22.67 | $24.03 | $28.91 | 3,510 |
| Electricians | $22.53 | $30.21 | $38.67 | 2,870 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $28.70 | $36.08 | $45.12 | 2,150 |
| Carpenters | $24.03 | $29.50 | $35.68 | 1,810 |
| Construction Managers | $38.46 | $49.96 | $67.00 | 1,020 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $23.82 | $30.11 | $38.50 | 900 |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | $21.91 | $27.60 | $30.95 | 620 |
| Roofers | $22.88 | $23.80 | $30.62 | 280 |
| Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles | $18.97 | $30.39 | $38.56 | 50 |
Source: BLS OEWS, 2025. 9 wage records cover this labor market.
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