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Salem renovation costs
Official wage and housing data for Salem, Kentucky. Use the calculator to estimate a project with your own prices.
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About Salem
- Median home value
- $102,400
Housing figures: US Census ACS (2024), published for Salem (Census place 2168052).
Construction wages near Salem
Hourly wages for construction trades in the Paducah, KY-IL 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 | $18.52 | $22.53 | $26.25 | 590 |
| Electricians | $23.11 | $35.54 | $37.86 | 400 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $27.34 | $39.48 | $43.98 | 380 |
| Carpenters | $21.46 | $24.86 | $30.09 | 310 |
| Construction Managers | $38.06 | $46.95 | $65.25 | 90 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $23.48 | $27.22 | $29.43 | 90 |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | $17.70 | $21.82 | $22.91 | 50 |
Source: BLS OEWS, 2025. 7 wage records cover this labor market.
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