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Gretna renovation costs
Official wage and housing data for Gretna, Louisiana. Use the calculator to estimate a project with your own prices.
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About Gretna
- Median home value
- $257,400
Housing figures: US Census ACS (2024), published for Gretna (Census place 2231915).
Construction wages near Gretna
Hourly wages for construction trades in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA 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 | $17.45 | $18.98 | $23.29 | 3,620 |
| Electricians | $23.35 | $30.04 | $35.56 | 2,240 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $24.43 | $30.03 | $36.43 | 1,510 |
| Carpenters | $21.55 | $24.10 | $29.75 | 1,390 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $22.49 | $30.53 | $33.96 | 1,280 |
| Construction Managers | $47.03 | $58.68 | $73.21 | 800 |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | $18.96 | $22.11 | $23.81 | 700 |
| Tile and Stone Setters | $19.20 | $21.22 | $22.99 | 50 |
Source: BLS OEWS, 2025. 8 wage records cover this labor market.
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