New homes permitted Government data
New-home permits in Twin Falls are down 37% from 2021 to 2025 (1,068 → 670). Permits are a sign of construction activity, not a count of open jobs.
1,0682021
6052022
4552023
7332024
6702025
Census Building Permits Survey, annual 2021–2025.
Highest-paying trades
All 23 trades
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| Trade | Median pay | Jobs | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building Inspector | $75,730 | 30 | #94 |
| Telecom Equipment Installer | $68,690 | 40 | #102 |
| Construction Supervisor | $64,180 | 250 | #350 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $59,030 | 270 | #339 |
| Electrician | $58,000 | 300 | #292 |
| Diesel Mechanic | $57,790 | 200 | #275 |
| Machinist | $57,050 | 50 | #181 |
| Maintenance Technician | $56,010 | 640 | #53 |
| Heavy Equipment Operator | $52,080 | 150 | #245 |
| Concrete Finisher | $51,640 | 180 | #203 |
| HVAC Technician | $51,080 | 260 | #312 |
| Plumber | $50,700 | 180 | #341 |
| Glazier | $50,440 | 30 | #91 |
| Carpenter | $47,470 | 240 | #331 |
| Auto Body Repairer | $47,330 | 80 | #299 |
| Auto Mechanic | $46,990 | 360 | #284 |
| Welder | $45,550 | 290 | #358 |
| Tile Setter | $44,320 | 40 | #112 |
| Roofer | $42,770 | 30 | #252 |
| Construction Laborer | $42,670 | 540 | #281 |
| Painter | $41,430 | 50 | #312 |
| Landscaper | $36,130 | 360 | #296 |
| Drywall Installer | $34,880 | 50 | #168 |
Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (metro-level). Real pay: BEA price parities, 2024. How we calculate
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