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Sterling renovation costs
Official wage and housing data for Sterling, Michigan. Use the calculator to estimate a project with your own prices.
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About Sterling
- Median home value
- $89,200
Housing figures: US Census ACS (2024), published for Sterling (Census place 2676420).
Construction wages near Sterling
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.
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