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Petersburg renovation costs
Official wage and housing data for Petersburg, Virginia. Use the calculator to estimate a project with your own prices.
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About Petersburg
- Median home value
- $189,000
Housing figures: US Census ACS (2024), published for Petersburg (Census place 5161832).
Construction wages near Petersburg
Hourly wages for construction trades in the Richmond, VA 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 | $18.21 | $20.39 | $22.61 | 4,560 |
| Electricians | $23.12 | $29.50 | $36.78 | 3,600 |
| Carpenters | $22.42 | $24.94 | $28.84 | 3,070 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $22.70 | $28.43 | $31.59 | 2,700 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $23.32 | $29.56 | $34.63 | 2,340 |
| Construction Managers | $45.46 | $53.05 | $71.70 | 1,270 |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | $18.94 | $22.92 | $23.56 | 1,010 |
| Roofers | $22.30 | $23.10 | $27.58 | 330 |
| Tile and Stone Setters | $17.66 | $24.10 | $29.59 | 120 |
Source: BLS OEWS, 2025. 9 wage records cover this labor market.
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