New homes permitted Government data
New-home permits in Modesto are up 49% from 2021 to 2025 (811 → 1,205). Permits are a sign of construction activity, not a count of open jobs.
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Census Building Permits Survey, annual 2021–2025.
Highest-paying trades
All 32 trades
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| Trade | Median pay | Jobs | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telecom Line Installer | $100,400 | 120 | #19 |
| Construction Supervisor | $91,140 | 780 | #65 |
| Heavy Equipment Operator | $90,560 | 430 | #23 |
| Building Inspector | $80,660 | 120 | #50 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $78,370 | 810 | #25 |
| Electrician | $76,710 | 770 | #96 |
| Diesel Mechanic | $76,640 | 420 | #13 |
| Concrete Finisher | $76,500 | 350 | #14 |
| Ironworker | $75,820 | 100 | #51 |
| Carpenter | $73,730 | 1,430 | #32 |
| Telecom Equipment Installer | $71,460 | 150 | #84 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $70,870 | 80 | #85 |
| Auto Body Repairer | $68,640 | 180 | #6 |
| Drywall Installer | $65,770 | 400 | #20 |
| HVAC Technician | $64,760 | 470 | #75 |
| Plumber | $63,280 | 470 | #160 |
| Roofer | $62,940 | 290 | #32 |
| Auto Mechanic | $62,770 | 1,030 | #16 |
| Plasterer | $61,360 | 180 | #22 |
| Construction Laborer | $60,630 | 1,070 | #22 |
| Glazier | $60,140 | 80 | #56 |
| Solar Installer | $59,920 | 50 | #17 |
| Maintenance Technician | $59,650 | 1,660 | #14 |
| Fence Installer | $59,600 | 40 | #3 |
| Machinist | $55,950 | 140 | #202 |
| Welder | $52,590 | 450 | #186 |
| Tile Setter | $50,970 | 120 | #58 |
| Septic & Sewer Technician | $50,040 | 60 | #81 |
| Painter | $48,960 | 480 | #142 |
| Pest Control Technician | $47,480 | 160 | #35 |
| Flooring Installer | $47,170 | 60 | #61 |
| Landscaper | $45,740 | 1,080 | #33 |
Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (metro-level). Real pay: BEA price parities, 2024. How we calculate
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