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Oak Island renovation costs
Official wage and housing data for Oak Island, North Carolina. Use the calculator to estimate a project with your own prices.
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About Oak Island
- Median home value
- $456,500
Housing figures: US Census ACS (2024), published for Oak Island (Census place 3748345).
Construction wages near Oak Island
Hourly wages for construction trades in the Wilmington, 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 | $18.02 | $22.16 | $26.94 | 1,870 |
| Electricians | $22.07 | $26.00 | $28.87 | 910 |
| Construction Managers | $40.04 | $49.91 | $66.10 | 830 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $21.87 | $23.97 | $28.92 | 710 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $22.29 | $27.11 | $30.10 | 690 |
| Carpenters | $22.06 | $24.44 | $28.70 | 640 |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | $16.77 | $20.60 | $22.98 | 220 |
| Roofers | $18.76 | $23.43 | $24.20 | 170 |
Source: BLS OEWS, 2025. 8 wage records cover this labor market.
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