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Asheville renovation costs
Official wage and housing data for Asheville, North Carolina. Use the calculator to estimate a project with your own prices.
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About Asheville
- Median home value
- $440,000
Housing figures: US Census ACS (2024), published for Asheville (Census place 3702140).
Construction wages near Asheville
Hourly wages for construction trades in the Asheville, NC 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 | $18.46 | $22.85 | $23.75 | 1,340 |
| Electricians | $23.01 | $26.25 | $29.79 | 860 |
| Carpenters | $20.76 | $24.66 | $29.67 | 750 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $23.59 | $27.94 | $30.18 | 660 |
| Construction Managers | $40.81 | $50.50 | $65.63 | 470 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $22.37 | $28.46 | $29.78 | 460 |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | $18.06 | $20.66 | $23.28 | 210 |
| Roofers | $21.50 | $23.89 | $26.29 | 110 |
| Tile and Stone Setters | $20.92 | $23.65 | $27.94 | 50 |
Source: BLS OEWS, 2025. 9 wage records cover this labor market.
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