New homes permitted Government data
New-home permits in Crestview are down 11% from 2021 to 2025 (3,892 → 3,456). Permits are a sign of construction activity, not a count of open jobs.
3,8922021
4,1222022
5,5962023
4,1512024
3,4562025
Census Building Permits Survey, annual 2021–2025.
Highest-paying trades
All 27 trades
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| Trade | Median pay | Jobs | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Lineworker | $79,850 | 160 | #193 |
| Construction Supervisor | $74,560 | 970 | #260 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $71,960 | 120 | #95 |
| Building Inspector | $71,230 | 230 | #137 |
| Machinist | $59,630 | 170 | #115 |
| Telecom Equipment Installer | $59,040 | 190 | #245 |
| Appliance Repair Technician | $58,720 | 30 | #28 |
| Brickmason | $58,180 | 50 | #102 |
| Telecom Line Installer | $57,820 | 90 | #189 |
| Electrician | $57,200 | 550 | #303 |
| Plumber | $52,020 | 370 | #323 |
| Diesel Mechanic | $51,130 | 110 | #352 |
| Welder | $50,710 | 120 | #231 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $49,680 | 110 | #209 |
| Auto Body Repairer | $49,240 | 130 | #235 |
| Concrete Finisher | $49,120 | 200 | #232 |
| Carpenter | $48,940 | 370 | #287 |
| HVAC Technician | $48,810 | 570 | #345 |
| Heavy Equipment Operator | $48,640 | 390 | #311 |
| Painter | $47,920 | 230 | #166 |
| Auto Mechanic | $47,760 | 740 | #252 |
| Tile Setter | $47,120 | 60 | #83 |
| Roofer | $47,110 | 160 | #199 |
| Maintenance Technician | $45,320 | 1,930 | #305 |
| Construction Laborer | $45,180 | 1,000 | #243 |
| Pest Control Technician | $44,930 | 220 | #103 |
| Landscaper | $37,220 | 1,520 | #217 |
Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (metro-level). Real pay: BEA price parities, 2024. How we calculate
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