New homes permitted Government data
New-home permits in Grand Junction are down 34% from 2021 to 2025 (1,231 → 810). Permits are a sign of construction activity, not a count of open jobs.
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9692022
1,2462023
1,0142024
8102025
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 | $116,570 | 50 | #42 |
| Construction Supervisor | $74,660 | 710 | #258 |
| Telecom Equipment Installer | $71,990 | 60 | #79 |
| Building Inspector | $66,240 | 50 | #181 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $62,570 | 200 | #240 |
| Plumber | $61,430 | 300 | #193 |
| HVAC Technician | $60,540 | 260 | #169 |
| Diesel Mechanic | $60,310 | 160 | #197 |
| Carpenter | $60,230 | 340 | #136 |
| Tile Setter | $58,680 | 40 | #34 |
| Auto Mechanic | $58,200 | 400 | #66 |
| Heavy Equipment Operator | $57,700 | 390 | #218 |
| Auto Body Repairer | $56,830 | 80 | #107 |
| Electrician | $56,550 | 430 | #314 |
| Concrete Finisher | $55,610 | 150 | #182 |
| Drywall Installer | $53,320 | 50 | #88 |
| Welder | $51,580 | 170 | #207 |
| Painter | $50,660 | 80 | #106 |
| Roofer | $50,140 | 60 | #133 |
| Machinist | $49,180 | 100 | #311 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $49,010 | 90 | #216 |
| Pest Control Technician | $48,640 | 70 | #20 |
| Maintenance Technician | $47,690 | 460 | #220 |
| Solar Installer | $47,620 | 50 | #37 |
| Construction Laborer | $44,740 | 570 | #250 |
| Landscaper | $39,970 | 560 | #113 |
Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (metro-level). Real pay: BEA price parities, 2024. How we calculate
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