New homes permitted Government data
New-home permits in Redding are down 31% from 2021 to 2025 (368 → 254). Permits are a sign of construction activity, not a count of open jobs.
3682021
3752022
2082023
2462024
2542025
Census Building Permits Survey, annual 2021–2025.
Highest-paying trades
All 25 trades
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| Trade | Median pay | Jobs | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Supervisor | $91,830 | 310 | #61 |
| Telecom Line Installer | $77,600 | 30 | #81 |
| Heavy Equipment Operator | $77,090 | 340 | #64 |
| Building Inspector | $75,960 | 70 | #91 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $72,600 | 90 | #90 |
| Carpenter | $71,750 | 310 | #41 |
| Electrician | $69,540 | 320 | #139 |
| Telecom Equipment Installer | $66,800 | 90 | #105 |
| Diesel Mechanic | $65,710 | 100 | #59 |
| HVAC Technician | $63,020 | 160 | #95 |
| Drywall Installer | $61,870 | 100 | #42 |
| Roofer | $61,690 | 210 | #45 |
| Auto Body Repairer | $61,630 | 70 | #32 |
| Plumber | $61,300 | 200 | #198 |
| Concrete Finisher | $61,270 | 230 | #92 |
| Plasterer | $58,270 | 50 | #31 |
| Construction Laborer | $55,790 | 500 | #73 |
| Machinist | $55,260 | 60 | #218 |
| Painter | $54,090 | 130 | #79 |
| Welder | $52,450 | 100 | #188 |
| Auto Mechanic | $50,260 | 380 | #154 |
| Tile Setter | $49,350 | 40 | #67 |
| Maintenance Technician | $47,820 | 690 | #213 |
| Landscaper | $45,500 | 420 | #38 |
| Pest Control Technician | $45,420 | 120 | #84 |
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