New homes permitted Government data
New-home permits in Gadsden are down 35% from 2021 to 2025 (188 → 123). Permits are a sign of construction activity, not a count of open jobs.
1882021
1572022
1062023
1332024
1232025
Census Building Permits Survey, annual 2021–2025.
Highest-paying trades
All 15 trades
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| Trade | Median pay | Jobs | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $59,330 | 170 | #332 |
| Construction Supervisor | $57,610 | 140 | #385 |
| HVAC Technician | $49,300 | 120 | #331 |
| Machinist | $48,370 | 80 | #321 |
| Plumber | $47,350 | 100 | #377 |
| Diesel Mechanic | $46,740 | 110 | #380 |
| Auto Body Repairer | $44,760 | 40 | #358 |
| Electrician | $44,490 | 140 | #385 |
| Maintenance Technician | $43,410 | 280 | #342 |
| Welder | $42,240 | 190 | #374 |
| Auto Mechanic | $42,200 | 170 | #368 |
| Carpenter | $41,180 | 30 | #380 |
| Heavy Equipment Operator | $36,910 | 100 | #385 |
| Construction Laborer | $32,900 | 280 | #384 |
| Landscaper | $29,460 | 140 | #381 |
Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (metro-level). Real pay: BEA price parities, 2024. How we calculate
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