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Big Rapids renovation costs
Official wage and housing data for Big Rapids, Michigan. Use the calculator to estimate a project with your own prices.
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About Big Rapids
- Median home value
- $156,400
Housing figures: US Census ACS (2024), published for Big Rapids (Census place 2608300).
Construction wages near Big Rapids
Hourly wages for construction trades in the Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area 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 | $18.98 | $22.93 | $27.90 | 1,400 |
| Electricians | $22.47 | $29.33 | $37.23 | 1,010 |
| Carpenters | $22.06 | $27.36 | $31.50 | 710 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $21.91 | $25.11 | $29.53 | 450 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $22.56 | $28.79 | $41.57 | 390 |
| Construction Managers | $35.59 | $44.62 | $59.53 | 330 |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | $21.48 | $23.27 | $28.46 | 130 |
| Roofers | $22.24 | $22.98 | $28.81 | 110 |
Source: BLS OEWS, 2025. 8 wage records cover this labor market.
Estimate a renovation in Big Rapids
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