New homes permitted Government data
New-home permits in Merced are down 23% from 2021 to 2025 (1,017 → 780). Permits are a sign of construction activity, not a count of open jobs.
1,0172021
7302022
4062023
5202024
7802025
Census Building Permits Survey, annual 2021–2025.
Highest-paying trades
All 23 trades
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| Trade | Median pay | Jobs | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telecom Line Installer | $96,520 | 40 | #30 |
| Construction Supervisor | $79,250 | 280 | #144 |
| Electrician | $76,120 | 180 | #103 |
| Heavy Equipment Operator | $74,800 | 160 | #78 |
| Carpenter | $74,760 | 350 | #26 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $71,990 | 310 | #94 |
| Telecom Equipment Installer | $71,700 | 40 | #80 |
| HVAC Technician | $64,040 | 190 | #84 |
| Drywall Installer | $63,060 | 80 | #35 |
| Diesel Mechanic | $62,970 | 120 | #106 |
| Septic & Sewer Technician | $61,150 | 30 | #21 |
| Auto Body Repairer | $61,090 | 40 | #34 |
| Roofer | $60,800 | 60 | #60 |
| Plumber | $60,230 | 160 | #220 |
| Auto Mechanic | $59,390 | 330 | #45 |
| Painter | $58,220 | 80 | #52 |
| Maintenance Technician | $56,700 | 930 | #46 |
| Construction Laborer | $54,440 | 380 | #86 |
| Concrete Finisher | $53,220 | 330 | #189 |
| Welder | $50,340 | 310 | #240 |
| Machinist | $47,130 | 40 | #342 |
| Landscaper | $43,230 | 420 | #91 |
| Pest Control Technician | $38,950 | 70 | #173 |
Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (metro-level). Real pay: BEA price parities, 2024. How we calculate
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