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Lester renovation costs
Official wage and housing data for Lester, West Virginia. Use the calculator to estimate a project with your own prices.
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About Lester
- Median home value
- $89,400
Housing figures: US Census ACS (2024), published for Lester (Census place 5446468).
Construction wages near Lester
Hourly wages for construction trades in the Beckley, WV 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | $23.37 | $30.32 | $38.22 | 380 |
| Construction Laborers | $15.39 | $17.46 | $22.13 | 320 |
| Carpenters | $17.96 | $23.08 | $27.36 | 250 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $17.46 | $21.44 | $27.15 | 100 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $21.45 | $24.10 | $36.26 | 60 |
Source: BLS OEWS, 2025. 5 wage records cover this labor market.
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