New homes permitted Government data
New-home permits in Owensboro are down 36% from 2021 to 2025 (398 → 255). Permits are a sign of construction activity, not a count of open jobs.
3982021
2472022
2942023
2302024
2552025
Census Building Permits Survey, annual 2021–2025.
Highest-paying trades
All 17 trades
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| Trade | Median pay | Jobs | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $73,010 | 480 | #84 |
| Construction Supervisor | $71,430 | 210 | #303 |
| Building Inspector | $69,050 | 40 | #153 |
| Plumber | $64,310 | 180 | #145 |
| HVAC Technician | $60,060 | 160 | #185 |
| Electrician | $55,030 | 260 | #323 |
| Diesel Mechanic | $53,040 | 60 | #336 |
| Carpenter | $52,360 | 210 | #216 |
| Welder | $51,700 | 410 | #203 |
| Heavy Equipment Operator | $49,550 | 140 | #285 |
| Machinist | $47,170 | 90 | #341 |
| Painter | $45,590 | 50 | #253 |
| Maintenance Technician | $44,530 | 500 | #324 |
| Auto Body Repairer | $44,250 | 40 | #359 |
| Auto Mechanic | $43,900 | 290 | #363 |
| Construction Laborer | $43,760 | 340 | #262 |
| Landscaper | $35,950 | 320 | #305 |
Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (metro-level). Real pay: BEA price parities, 2024. How we calculate
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