New homes permitted Government data
New-home permits in Rome are up 62% from 2021 to 2025 (204 → 330). Permits are a sign of construction activity, not a count of open jobs.
2042021
3102022
3272023
3552024
3302025
Census Building Permits Survey, annual 2021–2025.
Highest-paying trades
All 17 trades
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| Trade | Median pay | Jobs | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telecom Equipment Installer | $89,650 | 60 | #5 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $70,430 | 250 | #110 |
| Machinist | $62,220 | 90 | #54 |
| Construction Supervisor | $59,970 | 130 | #380 |
| Diesel Mechanic | $52,160 | 80 | #343 |
| HVAC Technician | $52,040 | 80 | #302 |
| Plumber | $48,400 | 40 | #366 |
| Electrician | $47,550 | 150 | #376 |
| Auto Mechanic | $47,460 | 210 | #263 |
| Pest Control Technician | $46,750 | 60 | #52 |
| Auto Body Repairer | $46,590 | 30 | #326 |
| Maintenance Technician | $45,980 | 480 | #283 |
| Welder | $42,280 | 160 | #373 |
| Carpenter | $42,000 | 40 | #375 |
| Construction Laborer | $39,200 | 110 | #316 |
| Heavy Equipment Operator | $36,400 | 150 | #386 |
| Landscaper | $35,040 | 230 | #338 |
Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (metro-level). Real pay: BEA price parities, 2024. How we calculate
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