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Nelson renovation costs
Official wage and housing data for Nelson, Minnesota. Use the calculator to estimate a project with your own prices.
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About Nelson
- Median home value
- $157,500
Housing figures: US Census ACS (2024), published for Nelson (Census place 2745106).
Construction wages near Nelson
Hourly wages for construction trades in the Northwest Minnesota 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 | $22.22 | $26.11 | $30.32 | 2,380 |
| Carpenters | $22.64 | $28.78 | $31.06 | 1,240 |
| Electricians | $23.83 | $35.70 | $43.56 | 1,140 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $23.71 | $32.47 | $46.48 | 710 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $26.49 | $34.00 | $38.24 | 410 |
| Construction Managers | $44.72 | $56.85 | $67.37 | 370 |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | $18.25 | $21.97 | $29.08 | 240 |
| Roofers | $21.54 | $23.59 | $37.58 | 80 |
Source: BLS OEWS, 2025. 8 wage records cover this labor market.
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