New homes permitted Government data
New-home permits in Springfield are down 29% from 2021 to 2025 (332 → 235). Permits are a sign of construction activity, not a count of open jobs.
3322021
2102022
2462023
2002024
2352025
Census Building Permits Survey, annual 2021–2025.
Highest-paying trades
All 26 trades
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| Trade | Median pay | Jobs | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Lineworker | $106,630 | 80 | #71 |
| Construction Supervisor | $97,140 | 320 | #35 |
| Heavy Equipment Operator | $95,310 | 210 | #14 |
| Plumber | $94,370 | 220 | #12 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $90,330 | 40 | #13 |
| Electrician | $84,780 | 330 | #29 |
| Ironworker | $81,750 | 40 | #31 |
| Roofer | $77,900 | 270 | #7 |
| Carpenter | $76,970 | 290 | #15 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $73,000 | 70 | #85 |
| Paving Equipment Operator | $71,670 | 50 | #17 |
| HVAC Technician | $70,730 | 110 | #53 |
| Telecom Equipment Installer | $64,410 | 110 | #122 |
| Painter | $63,930 | 110 | #8 |
| Concrete Finisher | $63,310 | 100 | #56 |
| Diesel Mechanic | $62,000 | 130 | #136 |
| Construction Laborer | $61,400 | 510 | #15 |
| Auto Body Repairer | $59,390 | 120 | #51 |
| Machinist | $59,340 | 90 | #123 |
| Building Inspector | $56,610 | 60 | #309 |
| Welder | $49,860 | 100 | #253 |
| Maintenance Technician | $48,950 | 930 | #168 |
| Auto Mechanic | $48,810 | 550 | #201 |
| Appliance Repair Technician | $47,360 | 40 | #88 |
| Pest Control Technician | $46,850 | 70 | #51 |
| Landscaper | $38,090 | 680 | #161 |
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