New homes permitted Government data
New-home permits in Dover are down 33% from 2021 to 2025 (1,873 → 1,261). Permits are a sign of construction activity, not a count of open jobs.
1,8732021
1,0562022
1,1052023
1,2012024
1,2612025
Census Building Permits Survey, annual 2021–2025.
Highest-paying trades
All 25 trades
Click a column to sort. Jobs are employment estimates, not open positions.
| Trade | Median pay | Jobs | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Lineworker | $98,590 | 40 | #120 |
| Telecom Line Installer | $90,720 | 40 | #45 |
| Construction Supervisor | $77,660 | 290 | #184 |
| Building Inspector | $67,890 | 120 | #165 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $67,320 | 220 | #135 |
| Telecom Equipment Installer | $66,670 | 100 | #107 |
| Diesel Mechanic | $61,820 | 120 | #138 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $61,460 | 60 | #136 |
| Electrician | $60,750 | 340 | #233 |
| HVAC Technician | $59,810 | 180 | #192 |
| Plumber | $58,410 | 90 | #262 |
| Roofer | $58,310 | 30 | #94 |
| Concrete Finisher | $52,570 | 30 | #195 |
| Carpenter | $52,140 | 270 | #218 |
| Machinist | $51,230 | 30 | #265 |
| Painter | $50,490 | 30 | #113 |
| Heavy Equipment Operator | $48,860 | 190 | #302 |
| Auto Mechanic | $48,800 | 320 | #202 |
| Welder | $48,510 | 90 | #303 |
| Auto Body Repairer | $47,370 | 60 | #296 |
| Maintenance Technician | $45,920 | 410 | #284 |
| Construction Laborer | $45,810 | 400 | #225 |
| Pest Control Technician | $44,650 | 50 | #113 |
| Drywall Installer | $43,540 | 60 | #163 |
| Landscaper | $36,480 | 550 | #266 |
Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (metro-level). Real pay: BEA price parities, 2024. How we calculate
Nearby metros
See every metro in Delaware.