New homes permitted Government data
New-home permits in Bowling Green are down 31% from 2021 to 2025 (2,137 → 1,470). Permits are a sign of construction activity, not a count of open jobs.
2,1372021
1,6362022
1,4552023
2,3052024
1,4702025
Census Building Permits Survey, annual 2021–2025.
Highest-paying trades
All 23 trades
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| Trade | Median pay | Jobs | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $74,410 | 700 | #70 |
| Construction Supervisor | $73,090 | 370 | #282 |
| Plumber | $64,260 | 160 | #146 |
| Electrical Lineworker | $60,420 | 80 | #259 |
| Heavy Equipment Operator | $60,180 | 300 | #184 |
| Telecom Equipment Installer | $59,010 | 70 | #246 |
| Electrician | $55,740 | 480 | #320 |
| HVAC Technician | $55,230 | 230 | #286 |
| Welder | $53,630 | 400 | #164 |
| Carpenter | $52,680 | 480 | #215 |
| Diesel Mechanic | $51,920 | 200 | #346 |
| Machinist | $51,730 | 260 | #254 |
| Concrete Finisher | $49,380 | 50 | #229 |
| Roofer | $48,680 | 50 | #166 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $48,610 | 70 | #223 |
| Auto Body Repairer | $48,530 | 60 | #257 |
| Maintenance Technician | $45,880 | 830 | #286 |
| Building Inspector | $45,740 | 40 | #334 |
| Flooring Installer | $44,800 | 30 | #66 |
| Auto Mechanic | $42,860 | 470 | #367 |
| Construction Laborer | $41,880 | 840 | #295 |
| Painter | $40,600 | 50 | #316 |
| Landscaper | $35,630 | 360 | #318 |
Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (metro-level). Real pay: BEA price parities, 2024. How we calculate
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