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Athens renovation costs
Official wage and housing data for Athens, Michigan. Use the calculator to estimate a project with your own prices.
Pick a project, confirm Athens as your city, and enter your own labor hours and prices. The calculator applies the official local wages shown below.
About Athens
- Median home value
- $157,000
Housing figures: US Census ACS (2024), published for Athens (Census place 2603880).
Construction wages near Athens
Hourly wages for construction trades in the Battle Creek, MI 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 | $24.56 | $36.84 | $39.25 | 230 |
| Construction Laborers | $22.14 | $27.26 | $27.26 | 220 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $25.18 | $35.53 | $42.81 | 140 |
| Carpenters | $25.67 | $29.88 | $35.69 | 130 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $23.08 | $28.90 | $33.03 | 130 |
| Construction Managers | $35.34 | $49.18 | $64.59 | 90 |
Source: BLS OEWS, 2025. 6 wage records cover this labor market.
Estimate a renovation in Athens
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