New homes permitted Government data
New-home permits in Salinas are down 12% from 2021 to 2025 (882 → 775). Permits are a sign of construction activity, not a count of open jobs.
8822021
1,0862022
6172023
6772024
7752025
Census Building Permits Survey, annual 2021–2025.
Highest-paying trades
All 30 trades
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| Trade | Median pay | Jobs | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telecom Line Installer | $100,970 | 50 | #15 |
| Building Inspector | $100,830 | 90 | #12 |
| Construction Supervisor | $91,200 | 500 | #64 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $83,470 | 60 | #17 |
| Heavy Equipment Operator | $80,320 | 340 | #45 |
| Electrician | $78,780 | 530 | #60 |
| Telecom Equipment Installer | $77,890 | 90 | #35 |
| Drywall Installer | $73,650 | 160 | #13 |
| HVAC Technician | $72,550 | 300 | #48 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $71,490 | 350 | #98 |
| Concrete Finisher | $68,050 | 200 | #32 |
| Carpenter | $67,530 | 1,210 | #49 |
| Brickmason | $65,430 | 40 | #62 |
| Glazier | $65,380 | 100 | #21 |
| Plumber | $64,440 | 320 | #142 |
| Plasterer | $64,330 | 80 | #17 |
| Diesel Mechanic | $63,840 | 200 | #93 |
| Auto Mechanic | $62,770 | 620 | #16 |
| Construction Laborer | $61,680 | 950 | #13 |
| Roofer | $61,530 | 240 | #49 |
| Auto Body Repairer | $61,090 | 110 | #34 |
| Painter | $60,860 | 520 | #24 |
| Tile Setter | $58,430 | 140 | #38 |
| Welder | $58,240 | 200 | #90 |
| Machinist | $56,490 | 90 | #190 |
| Maintenance Technician | $50,760 | 1,550 | #124 |
| Hazmat Removal Worker | $49,390 | 100 | #55 |
| Septic & Sewer Technician | $48,770 | 60 | #90 |
| Pest Control Technician | $47,860 | 130 | #31 |
| Landscaper | $46,550 | 1,590 | #21 |
Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (metro-level). Real pay: BEA price parities, 2024. How we calculate
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