New homes permitted Government data
New-home permits in Wildwood are down 11% from 2024 to 2025 (3,961 → 3,516). Permits are a sign of construction activity, not a count of open jobs.
3,9612024
3,5162025
Census Building Permits Survey, annual 2024–2025.
Highest-paying trades
All 16 trades
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| Trade | Median pay | Jobs | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Lineworker | $103,060 | 140 | #91 |
| Construction Supervisor | $72,760 | 460 | #288 |
| Building Inspector | $63,410 | 100 | #223 |
| Diesel Mechanic | $58,940 | 100 | #243 |
| Electrician | $52,960 | 270 | #337 |
| HVAC Technician | $51,220 | 200 | #311 |
| Plumber | $50,140 | 230 | #346 |
| Painter | $47,800 | 50 | #172 |
| Paving Equipment Operator | $47,610 | 50 | #99 |
| Auto Mechanic | $47,480 | 180 | #261 |
| Carpenter | $47,130 | 140 | #337 |
| Heavy Equipment Operator | $46,060 | 410 | #368 |
| Maintenance Technician | $45,310 | 560 | #306 |
| Welder | $43,490 | 80 | #369 |
| Construction Laborer | $41,170 | 710 | #300 |
| Landscaper | $36,140 | 660 | #294 |
Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (metro-level). Real pay: BEA price parities, 2024. How we calculate
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