New homes permitted Government data
New-home permits in Ocala are roughly flat from 2021 to 2025 (6,229 → 5,985). Permits are a sign of construction activity, not a count of open jobs.
6,2292021
6,4892022
5,1972023
6,7292024
5,9852025
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 | $83,330 | 100 | #169 |
| Construction Supervisor | $71,070 | 1,020 | #308 |
| Telecom Equipment Installer | $64,110 | 120 | #124 |
| Diesel Mechanic | $58,900 | 360 | #244 |
| Building Inspector | $50,210 | 160 | #323 |
| Plumber | $49,910 | 420 | #350 |
| HVAC Technician | $49,020 | 600 | #338 |
| Welder | $48,270 | 570 | #308 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $48,100 | 370 | #380 |
| Machinist | $47,750 | 90 | #336 |
| Electrician | $47,700 | 670 | #373 |
| Auto Body Repairer | $47,100 | 130 | #309 |
| Concrete Finisher | $47,010 | 250 | #269 |
| Carpenter | $46,600 | 490 | #352 |
| Heavy Equipment Operator | $46,500 | 460 | #362 |
| Auto Mechanic | $45,900 | 1,030 | #328 |
| Pest Control Technician | $45,750 | 210 | #70 |
| Painter | $45,540 | 270 | #257 |
| Roofer | $45,130 | 480 | #235 |
| Tile Setter | $45,110 | 70 | #104 |
| Drywall Installer | $44,250 | 100 | #160 |
| Maintenance Technician | $43,800 | 1,460 | #334 |
| Plasterer | $43,670 | 70 | #56 |
| Glazier | $40,610 | 60 | #154 |
| Construction Laborer | $38,050 | 1,340 | #340 |
| Landscaper | $35,630 | 1,090 | #318 |
| Ironworker | $33,770 | 90 | #154 |
Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (metro-level). Real pay: BEA price parities, 2024. How we calculate
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