New homes permitted Government data
New-home permits in Mobile are up 8% from 2021 to 2025 (1,022 → 1,102). Permits are a sign of construction activity, not a count of open jobs.
1,0222021
7502022
9172023
1,7152024
1,1022025
Census Building Permits Survey, annual 2021–2025.
Highest-paying trades
All 26 trades
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| Trade | Median pay | Jobs | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Lineworker | $102,380 | 140 | #98 |
| Construction Supervisor | $69,000 | 1,510 | #324 |
| Telecom Line Installer | $65,210 | 140 | #124 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $63,930 | 1,140 | #192 |
| Machinist | $62,020 | 380 | #59 |
| Electrician | $61,720 | 1,360 | #208 |
| Welder | $61,420 | 1,700 | #43 |
| Building Inspector | $61,410 | 150 | #260 |
| Rigger | $60,670 | 210 | #35 |
| Telecom Equipment Installer | $60,310 | 340 | #215 |
| Plumber | $59,410 | 960 | #239 |
| Auto Body Repairer | $58,990 | 190 | #62 |
| Diesel Mechanic | $49,880 | 560 | #366 |
| Carpenter | $48,540 | 630 | #299 |
| Insulation Installer | $48,300 | 90 | #54 |
| HVAC Technician | $47,960 | 820 | #364 |
| Heavy Equipment Operator | $47,400 | 990 | #344 |
| Auto Mechanic | $47,330 | 890 | #271 |
| Painter | $46,370 | 230 | #231 |
| Roofer | $45,540 | 120 | #232 |
| Concrete Finisher | $45,340 | 230 | #297 |
| Pest Control Technician | $41,450 | 210 | #148 |
| Maintenance Technician | $38,910 | 1,240 | #373 |
| Hazmat Removal Worker | $37,910 | 40 | #130 |
| Construction Laborer | $36,830 | 2,050 | #361 |
| Landscaper | $35,950 | 840 | #305 |
Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (metro-level). Real pay: BEA price parities, 2024. How we calculate
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