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Chester renovation costs
Official wage and housing data for Chester, Texas. Use the calculator to estimate a project with your own prices.
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About Chester
- Median home value
- $118,800
Housing figures: US Census ACS (2024), published for Chester (Census place 4814584).
Construction wages near Chester
Hourly wages for construction trades in the Eastern Region of Texas 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 | $16.59 | $17.95 | $21.70 | 1,360 |
| Electricians | $19.97 | $24.34 | $31.11 | 490 |
| Construction Managers | $37.68 | $47.10 | $60.29 | 360 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $18.68 | $23.95 | $28.89 | 320 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $21.60 | $23.95 | $29.78 | 270 |
| Carpenters | $18.59 | $22.09 | $26.48 | 170 |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | $18.27 | $20.29 | $22.30 | 110 |
| Roofers | $16.95 | $18.38 | $21.64 | 40 |
Source: BLS OEWS, 2025. 8 wage records cover this labor market.
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