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Athens renovation costs
Official wage and housing data for Athens, Tennessee. Use the calculator to estimate a project with your own prices.
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About Athens
- Median home value
- $225,000
Housing figures: US Census ACS (2024), published for Athens (Census place 4702320).
Construction wages near Athens
Hourly wages for construction trades in the East Tennessee 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 | $17.68 | $20.38 | $22.92 | 1,190 |
| Electricians | $20.69 | $24.99 | $38.19 | 450 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $21.24 | $23.36 | $30.24 | 350 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $19.01 | $22.89 | $28.27 | 330 |
| Carpenters | $18.31 | $22.90 | $26.42 | 250 |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | $17.82 | $19.70 | $22.47 | 130 |
Source: BLS OEWS, 2025. 7 wage records cover this labor market.
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